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.
Weekly COVID cases slightly down, but quarantines up, at New Orleans schools
The NOLA Public Schools district reported 46 ‘active’ cases among staff and students this week, down slightly from 50 last week.
BGR comes out in support of library property tax, against housing tax on Dec. 11 ballot
City has provided no answers about varying Housing Fund collections and has not followed required budgeting procedures for the affordable housing tax, the group says.
Brandon Jackson, convicted of robbery in split-jury vote, given new parole hearing
Jackson was convicted of robbery in a 10-2 vote. Since split verdicts were declared unconstitutional last year, he has been fighting his conviction in court. But the state parole board may offer him an alternative path to freedom.
NOLA Public Schools superintendent calls for Singleton, Arise to close at end of school year
Four other charter schools that did not meet renewal standards earned three-year contract renewals.
In suit against parole board, judge orders Angola prisoner Bobby Sneed released from prison
Sneed sued the state parole board for illegal imprisonment after his parole was stripped.
Lusher suspends renaming study group after threat of litigation
In a demand letter, a group says the board's use of 'study groups,' meeting in private, in the renaming process violates state law.
French Quarter supplemental police patrols secure funding after more than a year of tense negotiations
A French Quarter sales tax is expected to produce about $2.3 million in revenue next year, all of which will go to off-duty police patrols.
School district cites Dr. King Charter for alleged special education violations, calls for monitoring
The district will require six months of independent special education monitoring at the same time it attempts to exit its own federal monitoring.
Gusman, facing runoff election next month, encounters tough crowd at city budget hearing
Gusman’s opponent, Susan Hutson, made an appearance during the public comment period to question the sheriff about his agency’s legal spending.
