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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.

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Sewerage and Water Board to suspend service shutoffs during coronavirus emergency

The news follows demands from New Orleans City Council members that utilities suspend shutoffs. Entergy New Orleans agreed to suspend some shutoffs.
by Michael Isaac Stein March 12, 2020 Updated March 16, 2020

OPSB approves emergency declaration in response to coronavirus

Move will allow officials to quickly hire nurses, purchase supplies to prepare for potential closures.
by Marta Jewson March 12, 2020 Updated March 16, 2020

New Orleans school announces temporary closure after possible exposure to coronavirus

Lycée Français de la Nouvelle-Orléans to close Thursday and Friday ‘out of an abundance of caution’
by Marta Jewson March 11, 2020 Updated March 16, 2020

‘The time is now’: City Council puts pause on additional public cameras to work on comprehensive surveillance regulations

Councilman Jason Williams said he was prompted to the delay the vote and create new regulations after meeting with the local community group Eye on Surveillance
by Michael Isaac Stein March 11, 2020 Updated March 11, 2020

Schools, jail, hospitals and other agencies detail coronavirus plans

Agencies are increasing cleaning, limiting trips, and schools are preparing for the potential of prolonged closures.
by Marta Jewson March 11, 2020 Updated March 16, 2020

Individuals from three New Orleans public schools staying home as precaution after travel to countries with high coronavirus risk

The individuals traveled over Mardi Gras break, according to officials. There are no confirmed cases of the virus in the state, as of Monday morning.
by Marta Jewson March 9, 2020 Updated March 16, 2020

OPSB member Ben Kleban to resign in June

Kleban plans to move to Washington state with his family. The board will appoint a new member until his term expires in January.
by Marta Jewson March 6, 2020 Updated March 6, 2020

The Section G Podcast episode 2: ‘Speedy is his name’

In this episode, we look at Frank Shea’s career, some of its historical context, and talk with a man who watched Shea operate for over 20 years, became his political rival and developed some strong feelings about him
by Nick Chrastil March 5, 2020 Updated January 6, 2021

Part 1: The Strange Career of Judge Frank Shea

The first in a four-part series on the life and career of Criminal District Court Judge Frank Shea.
by Nick Chrastil March 5, 2020 Updated March 11, 2020

NOLA Public Schools prepares for potential spread of coronavirus

Administrators with NOLA Public Schools met with charter school leaders Tuesday to discuss coronavirus preparations.
by Marta Jewson March 3, 2020 Updated April 13, 2020

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