Entering second year, district’s high school reviews could carry consequences
NOLA Public Schools began reviewing high school student records after a graduation scandal at John F. Kennedy High School in 2019.
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Tourism industry groups cut funding for French Quarter security and improvements
New Orleans and Company wants a refund of unspent money. But the city isn’t handing it over.
Chief public defender takes leave of absence amid judicial campaign
Approaching headcount date, virtual attendance has varied widely in New Orleans schools
Average district attendance is 81 percent, compared to 91.8 percent average attendance in the 2018-2019 school year.
A year after critical report, massive case and warrant backlogs remain at Municipal Court
Judges also face scrutiny from watchdog group over comments from the bench
Behind The Lens episode 100: Don’t worry, it’s not a clip show
A new COVID spike at the jail. Laura evacuees arrested in New Orleans. NOLA Public Schools fights subpoena in Kennedy suit. And a rental assistance program has provided little assistance.
Thousands of complaints about COVID-19 violations, but still limited enforcement from state
In one case, employees of a New Orleans nonprofit say they have not been allowed to work from home after potential exposure. And a complaint to LDH over the summer went nowhere.
Two competing visions for French Quarter security as tax shifts from state police patrols
Mayor LaToya Cantrell wants to use the money for a new grounds patrol division, while the French Quarter Management District wants use it solely for off-duty NOPD patrols.
One-quarter of NOLA Public Schools will offer community lunch program to all city students
The waiver allows students to get lunch from any school participating in the program, regardless of which school they attend.
Dozens of Hurricane Laura evacuees have been arrested in New Orleans, as public defenders urge restraint
Most incidents involved domestic violence allegations, leaving officers little discretion on arrest decisions.
