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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.

Lusher kindergarten lottery — delayed due to coronavirus outbreak — now scheduled for next week

The lottery will not be open to the public. But the Uptown charter school will post a video and provide results to parents by May 1.
by Marta Jewson April 20, 2020 Updated April 20, 2020

A year after graduation scandal, Kennedy High’s governing board prepares to shut down

Class of 2020, which includes some students who expected to graduate last year, will miss out on graduation ceremony due to COVID-19 school shutdown.
by Marta Jewson April 17, 2020 Updated April 17, 2020

Louisiana prison medical director steps down

Morrison’s departure comes in midst of COVID-19 pandemic, litigation from prisoners.
by Nick Chrastil April 17, 2020 Updated April 17, 2020

Detainees in New Orleans, stuck in jail on parole holds, struggle to find legal recourse

Parole revocation hearings have been suspended since March.
by Nick Chrastil April 16, 2020 Updated April 16, 2020

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.
by Leslie Cardé April 16, 2020 Updated April 16, 2020

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.
by Marta Jewson April 16, 2020 Updated April 16, 2020

Governor closes public schools through end of academic year

Education will continue amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Edwards said.
by Marta Jewson April 15, 2020 Updated April 15, 2020

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.
by Michael Isaac Stein April 15, 2020 Updated April 16, 2020

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.
by Marta Jewson April 15, 2020 Updated April 15, 2020

Governor sued over transfer of prisoners with coronavirus to Camp J at Angola

DOC creates furlough panel to determine inmate releases.
by Nick Chrastil April 14, 2020 Updated April 14, 2020

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