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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.

New Orleans charter schools, district team up to access funding for homeless students

The NOLA Public Schools district is the lead educational agency and will reimburse charter schools for eligible expenses.
by Marta Jewson August 18, 2020 Updated August 18, 2020

A Metairie wedding venue has stayed open despite complaints about flouting coronavirus restrictions. Its paid consultant — Jefferson Parish Councilwoman Jennifer Van Vrancken — spoke to state officials on its behalf.

Public policy professor says the councilwoman doesn’t appear to have violated any laws. But he says it doesn’t look good.
by Michael Isaac Stein August 17, 2020 Updated August 18, 2020

Proposed law seeks to bring public defender funding closer to DA’s

DA candidate Williams’ sponsored legislation would require that the city gives the defenders 85 percent of what it gives prosecutors
by Nick Chrastil August 17, 2020 Updated October 27, 2020

English isn’t first language for many New Orleans students navigating online learning

English Learner services are often provided in small, in-person groups. Now schools and nonprofit groups have to adjust to virtual.
by Marta Jewson August 17, 2020 Updated December 18, 2020

Behind The Lens episode 94: Inhabited dwellings

A parole hearing for the man serving life for stealing hedge clippers. Virtual school in New Orleans and Jefferson Parish. And fears of a looming wave of evictions.
by Carolyne Heldman August 14, 2020 Updated August 14, 2020

City says federal court doesn’t have authority to order construction of Phase III jail building

by Nick Chrastil August 13, 2020 Updated August 13, 2020

Hynes Charter School to take over Coghill campus in 2021-22

Coghill, which is now NOLA Public Schools’ only direct-run school, will become Hynes’ third campus.
by Marta Jewson August 13, 2020 Updated August 13, 2020

Fair Wayne Bryant, man sentenced to life in prison for attempting to steal hedge clippers in 1997, granted new parole hearing

Bryant has had parole denied three times since 2015. His new hearing is scheduled for October 15.
by Nick Chrastil August 12, 2020 Updated August 13, 2020

Opening schools should be only restriction lifted in ‘foreseeable future,’ Avegno says

The city’s health director also outlined metrics the city aims to hit to reopen schools.
by Marta Jewson August 12, 2020 Updated December 18, 2020

ACLU files public records lawsuit against state DOC for information on emergency prisoner release panel

by Nick Chrastil August 11, 2020 Updated August 11, 2020

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