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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.

City Council moves to reestablish power disconnection moratorium

A resolution, likely to go before the full City Council next week, would also restrict new late fees for Entergy customers.
by Michael Isaac Stein February 2, 2021 Updated February 2, 2021

‘Wake Up and Learn’ Mayor, Superintendent call on community to help improve student attendance

Attendance rates are down and chronic absenteeism is on the rise as the pandemic carries on.
by Marta Jewson February 2, 2021 Updated February 2, 2021

NOLA Public School COVID-19 cases inch down as students return to campus

Students returned to school Monday after a three-week campus closure.
by Marta Jewson February 1, 2021 Updated February 1, 2021

Behind The Lens episode 113: Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition

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

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