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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.

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.
by Michael Isaac Stein September 24, 2020 Updated September 25, 2020

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.
by Marta Jewson September 23, 2020 Updated September 23, 2020

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.
by Nick Chrastil September 23, 2020 Updated September 23, 2020

District fights superintendent’s subpoena in Kennedy High School graduation lawsuit

A new plaintiffs’ filing reveals new details about alleged grade changing at the school in 2019.
by Marta Jewson September 23, 2020 Updated September 23, 2020

Suspended $24M state rental assistance program has only disbursed $115,000 in New Orleans

State expected $5.6 million to go to the city. $7 million worth of applications are still being processed two months after state stopped taking new applicants.
by Michael Isaac Stein September 22, 2020 Updated September 23, 2020

New Orleans jail sees new spike in COVID-19 cases

76 people in custody and 23 jail staff are currently positive for the disease, OPSO says.
by Nick Chrastil September 21, 2020 Updated September 21, 2020

Behind The Lens episode 99: This is the way we go to school

Colleges and elementary schools are back in session. Wait, why is that news? Oh right.
by Carolyne Heldman September 18, 2020 Updated March 11, 2021

Broken air conditioner delays Bricolage Academy students’ return to campus

District and school officials said ventilation components of the HVAC system were not part of the problem. The building is properly ventilated, they said. It’s just too hot.
by Marta Jewson September 18, 2020 Updated September 18, 2020

OPSB rolls forward property tax rate, adopts new process for charter approvals

In COVID-19 update, officials say that about 38 percent of students have opted to stay home.
by Marta Jewson September 17, 2020 Updated September 17, 2020

‘I couldn’t sleep’: Unemployment recipients shocked by overpayment notices as LWC admits error

by Tom Wright September 17, 2020 Updated September 17, 2020

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