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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.

Internal document outlining program for youth at Angola raises concerns among advocates

A ‘program summary’ suggests that the Angola facility could be used as a maximum-security unit for youths housed at any OJJ facility, not just Bridge City.
by Nick Chrastil August 23, 2022 Updated August 24, 2022

Monkeypox case confirmed at Sci High

CDC says risk of in-school transmission is low.
by Marta Jewson August 22, 2022 Updated August 23, 2022

Study finds that Mississippi River Basin could be in an ‘extreme heat belt’ in 30 years 

The belt is predicted to stretch across a quarter of the country by 2053.
by Keely Brewer, The Daily Memphian and Eva Tesfaye, Harvest Public Media August 22, 2022 Updated August 23, 2022

Federal judge in consent decree case blasts Sheriff Hutson for lack of transparency

Hutson has not consulted the court on recent jail violence, meetings on jail improvements.
by Nick Chrastil August 18, 2022 Updated August 18, 2022

St. James Parish approves solar farm moratorium

Some solar advocates told the council it should instead consider a moratorium on petrochemical projects.
by Joshua Rosenberg August 18, 2022 Updated August 18, 2022

City wants end to NOPD consent decree, but federal judge worries department has regressed

One day after the Cantrell administration moved to terminate the reform agreement, the judge overseeing the department ordered additional scrutiny from a team of court-appointed monitors.
by Nick Chrastil August 17, 2022 Updated August 17, 2022

Grain elevator company loses appeal to kill St. John residents’ suit opposing zoning ordinance

The suit is part of a broader effort to stop the construction of the large grain terminal.
by Joshua Rosenberg August 16, 2022 Updated August 16, 2022

Official at center of ‘smart cities’ investigation resigns from city

Jonathan Rhodes quit effective Friday, according to the Mayor's Office.
by Charles Maldonado August 15, 2022 Updated August 15, 2022

Grain elevator tax deal could cost St. John Parish more than $200 million over 30 years, analysis finds

Greenfield Louisiana inked a deal that allows it to pay a flat fee in lieu of taxes for decades.
by Joshua Rosenberg August 10, 2022 Updated November 14, 2023

Federal magistrate judge demands answers regarding ongoing discussions of jail retrofit alternative to Phase III

The court has ordered the city move forward on Phase III over opposition from Mayor Cantrell and Sheriff Hutson.
by Nick Chrastil August 10, 2022 Updated August 12, 2022

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