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Category: News

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.

Detainees at privately owned immigration facility say sheriff’s office broke up protest with pepper spray, projectiles

Catahoula Parish Sheriff admits that he and his deputies were there, but denies intervening.
by Debbie Nathan May 27, 2020 Updated May 27, 2020

Federal judges order 14 ICE detainees released over COVID-19 concerns

Plaintiffs argued that conditions at immigration detention facilities are hotbeds for virus transmission.
by Madeline Aruffo May 26, 2020 Updated May 26, 2020

Public defenders ask court to toss 3,000 cases stemming from city begging ordinance previously found unconstitutional

Move is part of a broader push to clean slate on outstanding municipal warrants and fines.
by Nick Chrastil May 22, 2020 Updated May 22, 2020

One year after scandal, nearly all Kennedy HS seniors cleared to graduate

The charter group that runs Kennedy is preparing to shut down over the coming months.
by Marta Jewson May 22, 2020 Updated May 22, 2020

Suspected child abuse reports drop by half during COVID-19 school closure, indicating potential underreporting, experts say

‘We know that when stress levels increase, children become more at-risk,’ one state official said.
by Marta Jewson May 21, 2020 Updated May 23, 2020

City Council puts moratorium on electricity shutoffs until July and proposes $22 million bill assistance program

"It is likely the only program of its scale and scope in the country," Councilwoman Helena Moreno said.
by Michael Isaac Stein May 21, 2020 Updated May 21, 2020

Medical experts offer advice on the risks of common activities in phase one

How safe is the beach? Restaurants? Church? The Lens talks with doctors about how (or whether) people can participate safely in the gradual reopening.
by Leslie Cardé May 21, 2020 Updated May 22, 2020

City Council to consider suspending electricity service shutoffs until July 1

The resolution would also set up a process for Entergy to recover costs associated with the coronavirus crisis.
by Michael Isaac Stein May 20, 2020 Updated May 20, 2020

Three seek soon-to-be-empty Orleans Parish School Board seat

Board member Ben Kleban is resigning effective June 15.
by Marta Jewson May 19, 2020 Updated May 20, 2020

Oakdale federal prison resumes and expands COVID-19 testing

Eight Oakdale prisoners have already died from the disease.
by Nick Chrastil May 18, 2020 Updated May 18, 2020

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