Behind The Lens episode 109: Slow news year
More ITEP requests from Folgers. Emails reveal more about NOPD's use of facial recognition. And a look back at The Lens' coverage of everything that was 2020.
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.
As DA, Jason Williams plans to keep a list of police officers with credibility issues he won’t take cases from
Details are limited, but Williams says he expects it to be a “collaborative process” with the police department.
Orleans Parish School Board unanimously rejects six Folgers tax breaks
Officials said the district could not “fiscally tolerate” any additional financial loss during the pandemic. Earlier, the N.O. City Council delayed a vote on most of the exemptions.
City Council rejects two Folgers tax exemptions, defers voting on four others
A final City Council vote on the remaining four Folgers exemptions is expected on Jan. 14.
More than 70 Louisiana hospitals have received vaccine doses, Edwards says
Due to 'angel doses,' state may have thousands more than initially reported.
COVID-19 cases hold steady in NOLA Public Schools, 769 people quarantining
Officials cautioned New Orleanians to keep holiday gatherings small so school can reopen in-person after the holiday break.
As COVID-19 numbers rise statewide, New Orleans will not add restrictions on bars
The city of New Orleans’ percent of positive tests fell just below the state threshold this week.
After overwhelming defeat at polls, French Quarter security sales tax heading back to the ballot in April
The success of the ballot measure could come down to whether the French Quarter Management District and the city can strike a deal on the use and control over the funds.
OPSB committee votes against multimillion-dollar Folgers property tax exemptions
The tax breaks go to the full board on Thursday, the same day that the City Council is set to vote on the requests from Folgers.
Report: Corrections officials in Louisiana failed to protect inmates, staff from COVID-19
Promise of Justice Initiative criticizes state and federal response at jails and prisons statewide.
