OPSB election profile: Districts 1 and 2
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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.
Orleans Parish School Board election: Who’s giving to the candidates?
More than 20 candidates are competing for seven Orleans Parish School Board seats. Find out who is financing their campaigns.
OPSB committee advances recruitment contract, new transparency measures
The full board is set to meet on Thursday.
With city personnel cuts looming, Cantrell quietly moved to replace Civil Service Commission chair
In a departure from prior appointments, the council only considered one of three nominees in a public meeting, apparently reaching a 'consensus' in private. That could violate state sunshine laws.
Closing arguments made in hearing over new jail facility
DA candidate Keva Landrum issued at least two material witness warrants for crime victims
Behind The Lens episode 102: God save the state and this honorable court
Material witness warrants and DA candidates. Sidney Torres and Civil District Court. And the possible end of a five-year-old consent decree over the city's schools.
Four new COVID-19 cases connected to NOLA Public Schools, 146 quarantining
Transmissions connected to schools in the city appear to remain low. The total number of “active cases” in the district is the same as last week.
Fair Wayne Bryant, man given life sentence for stealing hedge clippers, granted parole
Bryant’s story gained national attention after the state Supreme Court refused to review his sentence.
Judge orders state, district to set ‘proactive’ compliance before exiting landmark special education settlement
New Orleans public schools have been under a federal consent decree, due to special education problems, since 2015.
