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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.

‘A very big rain event’: Mayor Cantrell warns that Hurricane Sally will impact New Orleans despite more favorable projections

Hurricane Sally's track has shifted east, but city should still brace for effects.
by Michael Isaac Stein September 14, 2020 Updated September 14, 2020

Behind The Lens episode 98: Public resources, public mandates

Two local HBCU presidents discuss their decision to participate in a vaccine trial. Also, schools, crowds and COVID. Library told to do more with less. And the great jail building debate turns 10.
by Carolyne Heldman September 11, 2020 Updated September 11, 2020

New Orleans City Council committee advances ordinance to restrict law enforcement use of tear gas

Proposed ordinance comes three months after NOPD deployed tear gas at protesters on the Crescent City Connection.
by Nick Chrastil September 10, 2020 Updated September 10, 2020

City, NOLA public schools to remain in phase two, as rest of state moves into phase three

Gov. John Bel Edwards announced the state will move to phase 3 Friday, but details were limited.
by Marta Jewson September 10, 2020 Updated December 18, 2020

How would libraries deal with a Cantrell-backed cut? Top official says shedding staff is one possibility

Montaño continues to insist that a nearly 40 percent cut in tax revenue will not hurt services.
by Michael Isaac Stein September 9, 2020 Updated December 31, 2020

Federal judge has authority to order Phase III of New Orleans jail, civil rights attorneys argue

The city is attempting to halt construction of the new jail building meant to house detainees with acute mental illness.
by Nick Chrastil September 9, 2020 Updated September 9, 2020

Schools forge ahead with reopening, but watching data closely after Labor Day crowds

Pre-kindergarten through fourth grade students will return to public schools Sept. 14 through Sept. 25.
by Marta Jewson September 8, 2020 Updated September 8, 2020

As CDC eviction moratorium takes effect, questions remain about how it will apply, especially outside New Orleans

In Orleans Parish, judges have eliminated confusion with a blanket halt on evictions. But other parishes have not taken the same step.
by Philip Kiefer September 4, 2020 Updated September 4, 2020

Emails: 25 school employees at 19 New Orleans public schools have tested positive for coronavirus over summer

The NOLA Public Schools district is set to begin its phased in-person reopening in a little over a week.
by Marta Jewson September 4, 2020 Updated September 4, 2020

Behind The Lens episode 97: ‘There are still these gaps’

Disappearing COVID-19 data. An apparent suicide at the New Orleans jail. And taking attendance without a classroom.
by Carolyne Heldman September 4, 2020 Updated September 4, 2020

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