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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.

More than 70 Louisiana hospitals have received vaccine doses, Edwards says

Due to 'angel doses,' state may have thousands more than initially reported.
by Philip Kiefer December 17, 2020 Updated December 18, 2020

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.
by Marta Jewson December 17, 2020 Updated December 17, 2020

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.
by Philip Kiefer December 16, 2020 Updated December 18, 2020

After overwhelming defeat at polls, French Quarter security sales tax heading back to the ballot in April

The success of the ballot measure could come down to whether the French Quarter Management District and the city can strike a deal on the use and control over the funds.
by Michael Isaac Stein December 16, 2020 Updated December 17, 2020

OPSB committee votes against multimillion-dollar Folgers property tax exemptions

The tax breaks go to the full board on Thursday, the same day that the City Council is set to vote on the requests from Folgers.
by Marta Jewson and Michael Isaac Stein December 15, 2020 Updated December 17, 2020

Report: Corrections officials in Louisiana failed to protect inmates, staff from COVID-19

Promise of Justice Initiative criticizes state and federal response at jails and prisons statewide.
by Nick Chrastil December 15, 2020 Updated December 15, 2020

‘There was this sense of relief’: Vaccinations begin in Louisiana

Nearly 40,000 doses are expected to arrive this week. Ochsner, VA Medical Center and LCMC have confirmed receiving shipments.
by Philip Kiefer December 15, 2020 Updated December 18, 2020

City releases dozens of pages of emails on police use of facial recognition

The emails show that the NOPD and Louisiana State Police have had a formal relationship since at least 2018 that provides the NOPD access facial recognition software.
by Michael Isaac Stein December 14, 2020 Updated December 14, 2020

Behind The Lens episode 108: We voted

A wrap on last week's election from our panel of reporters.
by Carolyne Heldman December 11, 2020 Updated March 11, 2021

Ochsner to receive more than 9,000 vaccine doses

The largest shipment is coming to New Orleans area.
by Philip Kiefer December 11, 2020 Updated December 18, 2020

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