French Quarter security patrols run out of money
Mayor LaToya Cantrell and The French Quarter Management are pointing fingers at each other over who's to blame.
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Tulane School of Medicine faces backlash over suspension of administrator who alleged discrimination
The university denies claims of racial discrimination, but it announced a new diversity and inclusion initiative.
Behind The Lens episode 116: Modified Phase 1B
Back to school, now with vaccine for teachers. If they can get them. And a Tulane School of Medicine administrator alleges discrimination at the university.
NOLA Public Schools reopen campuses Monday; teachers to be added to vaccine eligibility list
School staff will be eligible for vaccination beginning next week.
Tulane School of Medicine administrator — removed from position — alleges retaliation for discrimination suit
Dr. Princess Dennar sued the university, claiming racial discrimination, in October.
Behind The Lens episode 115: Active cases
NOLA Public Schools reveals 140 previously unreported COVID cases since the beginning of the school year. A report shows police chases responding to nonviolent crimes are up. And the ACLU sues the Louisiana State Police.
NOLA Public Schools’ COVID-19 tracker upgrade reveals additional cases
The district recently changed its public reporting system to show a cumulative case count among students and staff for the school year.
Despite NOPD policy, most 2019 police vehicle pursuits occurred in response to non-violent violations
The year saw more injuries resulting from chases than any since the department has been releasing the data.
After improvements, monitors warn that conditions at the New Orleans jail may be backsliding
New report cites concerns over health care, violence, and staffing at the facility.
Mass vaccinations may come by next month, city health director says
City Health department, EMS have already begun small-scale city-run distribution.
