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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.

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

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

NOLA Public Schools considers third tier of charter school warnings

The administration presented draft recommendations of the Charter School Accountability Framework on Tuesday.
by Marta Jewson April 20, 2023 Updated April 20, 2023

Award-winning reporter Katy Reckdahl joins the staff of The Lens

by The Editors April 18, 2023 Updated April 18, 2023

Oil sprayed on neighborhood from S&WB plant for second time

by Matt McBride April 18, 2023 Updated April 18, 2023

Mississippi River basin should be getting more USDA conservation funding, report says

by Eva Tesfaye April 13, 2023 Updated April 14, 2023

Nonprofit: Greenfield owes $200 million in property taxes for grain elevator project

by Joshua Rosenberg April 10, 2023 Updated November 14, 2023

Sheriff turns over information related to questionable uses of force

by Nick Chrastil April 7, 2023 Updated April 7, 2023

SWB outages leave pumping system, city vulnerable

by Matt McBride April 7, 2023 Updated April 7, 2023

Orleans Parish Sheriff Hutson withholding investigative records related several ‘serious’ uses of force on mental health tier

by Nick Chrastil April 5, 2023 Updated April 5, 2023

These global banks made emission pledges. They’re still investing billions in expanding US gas exports

by Taylor Brown April 5, 2023 Updated April 5, 2023

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