City will appeal order to move forward with Phase III of New Orleans jail
Reform groups encouraged the city to appeal after a stern ruling by a federal judge.
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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.
‘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.
NOLA Public School COVID-19 cases inch down as students return to campus
Students returned to school Monday after a three-week campus closure.
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.
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.
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.
Donna Glapion appointed interim City Councilwoman
The only other frontrunner to fill out Jason Williams’ term withdrew his name on Thursday.
NOLA Public Schools K-8 students can return to campus Monday
The announcement comes as the city moves to a modified phase two.
