Tulane University and Loyola University are also seeing a rise in cases in recent weeks.
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New sheriff in town
In a major upset, Hutson defeats 17-year incumbent Sheriff Marlin Gusman.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Voters approve renewal of library tax, but reject housing tax renewal
Housing advocates said the NHIF tax was critical for a city facing an affordability crisis.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Harris, Thomas defeat incumbents in City Council races
Green, King win two open seats. Following Saturday’s results, Moreno and Giarrusso will be the only two sitting council members to return to their seats.
Posted inSchools
Audubon Gentilly used wrong background checks, district alleges
School conducted background checks, but it used the wrong process, according to a warning letter.
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Lusher creates formal renaming committee that will meet publicly
A previous ‘renaming study group’ drew criticism for meeting privately to narrow a list of new school name suggestions.
Posted inCriminal Justice
After Louisiana Supreme Court decision, judge again orders Bobby Sneed released from prison
State must release Sneed from Angola without delay, a Baton Rouge judge ruled on Thursday.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
High stakes in library and housing tax renewal votes on Saturday, proponents say
If voters shoot down the tax renewals, the Library would lose more than half of its annual budget, and the city would lose millions of dollars for affordable housing initiatives.
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After Lusher renaming group met in private, board poised to appoint official committee
The board’s previous ‘renaming study group’ met privately to review name suggestions, drawing criticism from the school community.
Posted inCoronavirus
Most city schools saw declining academic performance during pandemic, state officials say
Three-quarters of New Orleans schools, and 70% of schools statewide, performed worse than in 2019, according to “simulated scores” released by the state.