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Category: News

Timely coverage of the people, policies, and events shaping New Orleans and Louisiana. This category delivers clear, factual reporting that keeps readers informed about local government, community issues, and stories that matter most to everyday residents.

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Disappearing scholarships at SUNO. A new data-sharing system for New Orleans law enforcement. Schools reopen. And the latest on the Phase III jail building.
by Carolyne Heldman January 29, 2021 Updated March 11, 2021

Will seniors get long-term food benefits when emergency meal program sunsets?

A city program has provided thousands with meals. But advocates say more is needed to ensure seniors are supported when it ends.
by Philip Kiefer January 29, 2021 Updated January 30, 2021

LDH appears to be planning to scale up COVID-19 sequencing effort in the state

The effort will help identify newer variants of the disease.
by Philip Kiefer January 29, 2021 Updated January 29, 2021

Donna Glapion appointed interim City Councilwoman

The only other frontrunner to fill out Jason Williams’ term withdrew his name on Thursday.
by Michael Isaac Stein January 28, 2021 Updated January 28, 2021

NOLA Public Schools K-8 students can return to campus Monday

The announcement comes as the city moves to a modified phase two.
by Marta Jewson January 27, 2021 Updated January 28, 2021

City tentatively returns to Phase 2

by Philip Kiefer January 27, 2021 Updated January 27, 2021

City, 911 board pursuing advanced records, data-sharing and analytics system for law enforcement

by Michael Isaac Stein January 27, 2021 Updated January 27, 2021

Prisoners over 70 in state-run facilities receive first round of COVID-19 vaccine

Some prison employees have received shots as well. No answers available yet on local pretrial detainees.
by Nick Chrastil January 26, 2021 Updated January 26, 2021

NOLA Public Schools COVID-19 cases continue to decline as schools remain closed to in-person classes

The case declines among students and school staff follow a pattern of improving numbers in the city.
by Marta Jewson January 25, 2021 Updated January 25, 2021

Judge says city can’t get out of building new jail facility

The city of New Orleans was asking to be let out of an order to build the so-called Phase III facility, intended for inmate medical and mental health care.
by Nick Chrastil January 25, 2021 Updated January 25, 2021

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