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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.

OPSB committee advances small financial relief for schools, property insurance set to increase

Community members asked for more input in the district's COVID-19 reopening task force.
by Marta Jewson June 9, 2020 Updated June 9, 2020

Lawyer: ICE detainees who sued over COVID-19 concerns released on Tuesday

Federal lawsuit sought release of 14 people who are especially vulnerable to complications from the disease.
by Madeline Aruffo June 9, 2020 Updated June 9, 2020

Lawyers again ask federal judge to hold New Orleans Magistrate Harry Cantrell in contempt over bail practices

Civil rights group says the magistrate judge is violating an agreement made as part of a federal lawsuit.
by Nick Chrastil June 9, 2020 Updated June 9, 2020

Pregnant in 2020: What it means to have a baby during a global pandemic and anti-racism uprising

From WWNO's Crescent to Capitol.
by Rosemary Westwood, WWNO June 9, 2020 Updated June 9, 2020

Domestic violence victims and advocates report breakdowns in stay-away order processing during COVID-19 restrictions

Missing records, state protective order database delays, limited access all created barriers to protection, according to people who spoke to The Lens.
by Philip Kiefer June 9, 2020 Updated June 9, 2020

Alternate days, smaller class sizes, schools work through reopening scenarios

Bus service and classroom sizes will depend heavily on what phase New Orleans is in when school starts the first week of August.
by Marta Jewson June 9, 2020 Updated June 9, 2020

Lessons learned: Remote learning successes and challenges

When the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered schools, educators shifted lessons online
by Marta Jewson June 8, 2020 Updated June 9, 2020

The Section G Podcast episode 4: ‘You are in the courtroom of Judge Frank Shea’

In this episode, we look at what it was like to be a defendant in the courtroom of Judge Frank Shea.
by Nick Chrastil June 5, 2020 Updated January 6, 2021

The Section G Project Part 3: The Defendants

The third part of a four-part series on the life and career of New Orleans Judge Frank Shea.
by Nick Chrastil June 5, 2020 Updated June 8, 2020

One year after Kennedy HS graduation scandal, New Beginnings charter group votes to dissolve

In 2004, the charter group was the first to open a Recovery School District takeover school.
by Marta Jewson June 5, 2020 Updated June 5, 2020

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