Sheriff’s Office deployed pepper spray in jail’s COVID-19 unit
The pepper spray discharge occurred after a fight. One detainee has since been charged for his involvement, several months after the incident.
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At tax fraud hearing, lawyers for Jason Williams and law partner claim vindictive prosecution, intimidation tactics
City Council President and candidate for DA Jason Williams is seeking to have his 11-count felony indictment tossed.
Two COVID-19 cases, 10 quarantining, as the district plans to reopen to older students
NOLA Public Schools officials said the district will remain in phase 2, despite the city’s move to “phase 3.1.”
New Orleans to move into ‘phase 3.1’
Seventy-five percent capacity at restaurants, other businesses beginning Saturday. Bars will be able to reopen for to-go service.
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.
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.
