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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.
State, city of New Orleans offer free flu vaccines Saturday and Monday
Mass vaccination will act as a dry run for a COVID-19 vaccine distribution, an LDH official told The Lens.
OPSB election profile: Districts 3 and 4
Read interviews with the candidates and search through their campaign contributions.
City shuts down competing plan for French Quarter security
A French Quarter sales tax has funded State Police patrols for several years. But the city wants to end that agreement, instead using the tax for supplemental NOPD and civilian patrols.
OPSB election profile: Districts 1 and 2
Read interviews with the candidates and search through their campaign contributions.
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
