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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.

Orleans jail monitors disclose for first time issues found under Hutson’s leadership

Monitors tasked with overseeing the New Orleans jail and tracking its compliance with the long-running federal consent decree said staff falsified suicide-watch documentation, rubber-stamped investigations to justify uses of force, and that the facility is dangerously understaffed.
by Nick Chrastil May 16, 2023 Updated May 19, 2023

A charter group closes final school, makes decision on future of daycare

NOCP CEO J’Vann Martin said the board directed the center’s staff to report directly to them and has implemented “strict financial controls” and will help ensure the center has back-office support from NOCP or a third-party business vendor.
by Marta Jewson May 15, 2023 Updated November 14, 2023

Report: Maps show Louisiana plants disproportionately located near Black communities

by Halle Parker for WWNO May 10, 2023 Updated November 14, 2023

Louisiana leads nation in percentage of people in adult prisons for crimes they committed as kids

by Nick Chrastil May 10, 2023 Updated May 11, 2023

After 23 years in prison for killing her abuser, she hopes no one in Louisiana has to do that again

by Julie O'Donoghue for the Louisiana Illuminator May 6, 2023 Updated May 8, 2023

Petrochemical industry in Louisiana plans a ‘defense’ amid growing opposition 

by Pam Radtke for Floodlight May 4, 2023 Updated May 8, 2023

Requiem for a Big Man Gone

by Katy Reckdahl April 29, 2023 Updated April 30, 2024

Gifted group asks school district to expand services

by Marta Jewson April 27, 2023 Updated April 27, 2023

Offshore wind workforce a weak link in plan to build out renewables

by Terry L. Jones for Floodlight April 25, 2023 Updated April 25, 2023

A Louisiana lawmaker wants mandatory life without parole sentence for fentanyl distribution

by Nick Chrastil April 20, 2023 Updated April 26, 2023

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