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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.

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

‘A school year unlike any other’: As city schools start year virtually, figuring out special education is a challenge for educators, parents

School buildings can be opened for special education services, but that decision is made by each charter school group.
by Marta Jewson August 11, 2020 Updated August 14, 2020

Landlord Joshua Bruno once again issues three-day eviction notices in apparent violation of CARES Act

Bruno sent out similar notices in April, even though the city had an active moratorium on evictions at the time.
by Michael Isaac Stein August 11, 2020 Updated August 12, 2020

Council approves short-term rental tax, with 25 percent cut going to tourism marketing agency

Members of the public were largely supportive of taxing STRs, less so about sending more money to New Orleans and Company.
by Michael Isaac Stein August 6, 2020 Updated August 6, 2020

‘A very unusual set of circumstances’: Arguments heard in Jason Williams tax fraud case

by Nick Chrastil August 5, 2020 Updated October 27, 2020

New Orleans will launch ‘community learning hubs’ at libraries, rec centers to help students without internet access

Public schools are starting online, but officials are still working to close a connectivity gap of up to 20 percent.
by Marta Jewson August 5, 2020 Updated August 5, 2020

Sheriff Marlin Gusman to regain control of New Orleans jail

The federal ruling comes after a report found progress in meeting the demands of the consent decree.
by Nick Chrastil August 5, 2020 Updated August 5, 2020

Louisiana Supreme Court won’t review life sentence for man convicted of attempting to steal hedge clippers

by Nick Chrastil August 4, 2020 Updated October 15, 2021

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