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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.

NOLA Public Schools cancels classes Friday due to Hurricane Zeta

Students’ families should hear about next week by Sunday.
by Marta Jewson October 29, 2020 Updated October 29, 2020

Parish Clerk, Secretary of State assessing conditions at New Orleans voting sites after Hurricane Zeta

November 3 Election Day is approaching quickly. A decision is expected to be made on any polling place relocations in the next few days.
by Charles Maldonado October 29, 2020 Updated October 29, 2020

NOLA Public Schools cancels classes Thursday due to Hurricane Zeta

The storm is expected to cause power outages in the city.
by Marta Jewson October 28, 2020 Updated October 28, 2020

‘We will get impacts from this’: City officials prep for Hurricane Zeta

Wind, not rain, is expected to be the major threat during this fast-moving storm.
by Michael Isaac Stein October 28, 2020 Updated October 28, 2020

As Zeta approaches, New Orleans school district calls off afternoon virtual classes

The storm is expected to make landfall Wednesday afternoon.
by Marta Jewson October 28, 2020 Updated October 28, 2020

NOLA Public Schools pivots to virtual learning for Hurricane Zeta

Zeta is the seventh system forecast to hit the region this year.
by Marta Jewson October 27, 2020 Updated October 27, 2020

Mayor’s proposed budget ignores ordinance mandating equitable funding for public defenders and DA’s office

The proposed budget ordinance funds the public defenders at 28 percent of the DA's office, and would override the ordinance mandating 85 percent funding passed in August.
by Nick Chrastil October 26, 2020 Updated October 27, 2020

Cantrell unveils 2021 budget with deep cuts to expenditures and public information

The 2021 budget proposal would cut nearly $100 million from the city’s adopted 2020 general fund. Cantrell has also proposed cutting personnel by about 300 positions.
by Michael Isaac Stein October 26, 2020 Updated October 27, 2020

Money bail a central issue in race for New Orleans magistrate judge

Juana Marine Lombard and Steve Singer are competing for the seat in the Nov. 3 election.
by Nick Chrastil October 26, 2020 Updated October 27, 2020

What to know about NOLA Public Schools’ COVID-19 Tracker

Unlike the state and city, the school district doesn’t show cumulative cases over time. And its statistics on positivity are not positivity rates.
by Marta Jewson October 26, 2020 Updated October 26, 2020

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