Behind The Lens episode 103: ‘Safeguarded and removed as far as humanly possible from any form of political influence’
The OPSB elections. Civil Service and the Mayor's Office. And more material witness warrants connected to a DA candidate.
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School Board approves additional COVID-19 spending, recruitment contract
The district has struggled with teacher turnover and officials hope local recruitment will help.
OPSB election profile: Districts 5, 6 and 7
Read interviews with the candidates and search through their campaign contributions.
In hearing on Jason Williams’ tax fraud case, defense questions investigator’s impartiality
An IRS special agent who oversaw the criminal probe into Williams is questioned about her friendships with councilman’s ex-wife and opponent in DA race.
NOLA Public Schools reports 11 new COVID-19 cases, 121 quarantining
Cases in schools remain low, but some new school sites reported cases this week.
Court rules Kennedy HS students have grounds to sue OPSB, BESE after graduation scandal
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.
