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Category: News

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.

Louisiana Supreme Court could decide legality of kids being held in out-of-state juvenile detention facilities

Local governments around the state have been sending pretrial juvenile detainees to neighboring states for years. One lawyer says the practice is against state law.
by Nick Chrastil August 8, 2022 Updated August 8, 2022

New cruise trips in River Parishes, touted as economic boon, not happening anytime soon

Officials said at a recent event that ships would be landing within weeks. But no one has applied for permits to build a dock.
by Joshua Rosenberg August 5, 2022 Updated August 8, 2022

Council passes ‘guardrails’ ordinance on police use of facial recognition, but does not require approval of judge

Criminal court judges said they wanted more information on the technology before they are in charge of approving it.
by Nick Chrastil August 4, 2022 Updated August 5, 2022

Council to consider ordinances requiring greater transparency on facial recognition, police operations

Cantrell admin opposes proposal calling for NOPD to submit raw data on crime, staffing and surveillance usage.
by Nick Chrastil August 3, 2022 Updated August 3, 2022

‘Dead zone’ smaller than expected, but bigger than desired 

Though significantly smaller than expected, this year's dead zone still far exceeds the long-term goal.
by Joshua Rosenberg August 3, 2022 Updated August 3, 2022

Sole OPSB interim applicant Donaldo Batiste appointed to District 4 seat

Batiste is the second interim board member appointed this year, after two resigned mid-term.
by Marta Jewson August 3, 2022 Updated August 3, 2022

How Minnesota’s little, polluted Crow River clouds the Mississippi

The Crow runs into the Mississippi, bringing a share of the pollution driving the large and growing oxygen-depleted 'dead zone' in the Gulf of Mexico. 
by Jennifer Bjorhus, Minneapolis Star Tribune August 1, 2022 Updated August 1, 2022

Louisiana to receive 7,200 more doses of monkeypox vaccine in the coming weeks

On Friday, Louisiana had confirmed 38 cases of monkeypox, 29 of which are in New Orleans or the parishes that immediately surround it. 
by Julie O'Donoghue, Louisiana Illuminator August 1, 2022 Updated August 1, 2022

New Orleans DA Jason Williams acquitted on all counts

His former law partner was found guilty of four tax charges in a separate case that was tried jointly.
by Nick Chrastil July 28, 2022 Updated July 28, 2022

Kennedy HS students’ lawyer seeks partial judgment in 2019 graduation scandal

The attorney, representing the classes of 2019 and 2020, seeks damages for emotional distress.
by Marta Jewson July 27, 2022 Updated July 27, 2022

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