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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.

Three qualify to run for DA on first day, Cannizzaro not among them

Candidates include two former judges and a City Council member. Cannizzaro’s office said an announcement would be forthcoming before the end of qualifying on Friday.
by Nick Chrastil July 22, 2020 Updated October 27, 2020

NOLA Public Schools will delay in-person classes until early September

Announcement comes amid continued growth in COVID-19 cases in the city and across the state.
by Marta Jewson July 21, 2020 Updated December 18, 2020

81 incarcerated people have been moved from New Orleans jail to other jails throughout the state, despite suspension of routine transfers

The Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office is no longer providing regular updates on COVID-19 at the facility
by Nick Chrastil July 21, 2020 Updated July 21, 2020

Despite city law, New Orleans’ hasn’t had public contract database since 2019 cyber attack

Database is not expected to be fully functional until September.
by Michael Isaac Stein July 20, 2020 Updated July 20, 2020

Parent group calls for delay to school year amid rising COVID-19 cases

by Marta Jewson July 20, 2020 Updated July 20, 2020

As they resist order to build Phase III of New Orleans jail, city and advocates discuss mental health care alternatives

Groups push for treatment and care options outside of the criminal justice system
by Nick Chrastil July 16, 2020 Updated July 16, 2020

Council members begin process to renew French Quarter sales tax for state trooper patrols

City officials are considering using the tax revenue for a patrol of off-duty NOPD officers instead of State Police troopers.
by Michael Isaac Stein July 16, 2020 Updated July 16, 2020

State: Exception to President’s visa ban will allow 70 teachers from abroad

Uptown’s French-curriculum Lycée Français de la Nouvelle-Orléans faced a staff shortage of up to 35 percent of their teachers due to the virus and President's visa ban.
by Marta Jewson July 16, 2020 Updated July 16, 2020

BESE approves minimum standards for school reopening

Some parents and educators don’t think the measures go far enough while others urged the state to allow local districts to set their own policies.
by Marta Jewson July 14, 2020 Updated December 18, 2020

About 3,800 people apply for Entergy bill relief program in first ten days, company tells City Council

The program has enough funding to serve about 50,000 customers. Moreno asks Entergy to push public awareness.
by Michael Isaac Stein July 14, 2020 Updated July 14, 2020

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