City rolls out non-police 911 mental-health response
People experiencing a mental-health crisis could be more frequently stabilized and treated, not arrested.
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Groups seek federal intervention for LNG company they deem air permit offender
A group of ‘violence interrupters’ worked the streets of New Orleans to prevent retaliatory shootings — until they were sidelined 2 years ago
School zone speed enforcement ends Friday
Neighborhood security stopped 3 young Black males; A federal judge is weighing a lawsuit over it
Rent to increase on FEMA trailers for Louisianans impacted by Hurricane Ida
Lycée Français board considers $165K CEO contract amid financial concerns
Nonprofit floats stormwater fee to shore up drainage system costs
The city's needs require a new approach that prioritizes equity, the group argues.
Superintendent eyes racial disparities in school enrollment
Williams presented data on what she called “eligibility schools,” or the handful of New Orleans public schools with some type of eligibility requirement. She identified 10 schools, four with academic requirements and six with a language requirement.
