Louisiana prison medical director steps down
Morrison’s departure comes in midst of COVID-19 pandemic, litigation from prisoners.
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Detainees in New Orleans, stuck in jail on parole holds, struggle to find legal recourse
Parole revocation hearings have been suspended since March.
Scientists at Tulane National Primate Research Center studying vaccines, treatments for COVID-19
Testing on primates with DNA similar to humans is key to developing new drugs and getting them approved.
NOLA Public Schools expects charters to teach through end of school year
Instructional minute and other requirements have been waived, leaving school districts able to chose their last day of school.
Governor closes public schools through end of academic year
Education will continue amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Edwards said.
Louisiana facing highly inflated prices for medical masks
High demand during the coronavirus crisis has caused prices to rise as much as 14 times the usual cost.
One month into closure, New Orleans schools still distributing laptops, hotspots
Access to technology and lack of it — often called the digital divide — have emerged as a critical issue in statewide school closures across the country.
Governor sued over transfer of prisoners with coronavirus to Camp J at Angola
DOC creates furlough panel to determine inmate releases.
Convention Center officials send clear message that they will move ahead with over $1 billion in developments despite community opposition
Former-State Rep. Walt Leger, the new board chairman of the Convention Center, says the center will push forward with large, controversial developments despite ongoing coronavirus crisis.
New Orleans-area hospitals, researchers find new ways to address testing delays and limited drug supplies during COVID-19 crisis
Area healthcare workers develop faster testing methods, new ventilator techniques and participate in trials for potential treatments.
