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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.
At least one New Orleans school shuts in-person classes down due to rising COVID-19 numbers, staff exposures
School CEO says it is ‘unwise’ and ‘unethical’ to continue to operate as normal now that the city’s daily case counts and positivity rate have surpassed limits set in the fall.
New Orleans City Council bans facial recognition, predictive policing and other surveillance tech
The ordinance that was ultimately passed wasn't as ambitious as the original, but advocates say it's a good start.
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.
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.
