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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.

Council members, sheriff-elect say they will oppose new jail building in federal appeals court

A proposed council resolution calls for an amicus brief against Phase III. It also suggests that the council may not vote to approve an alternative plan, saying the vote is not necessary.
by Nick Chrastil February 1, 2022 Updated February 1, 2022

Cantrell asks judge to dismiss suit against Wisner Donation

The suit was filed over disputed legal fees. But the plaintiffs are also requesting that a 2020 agreement extending the land trust in perpetuity be nullified.
by Madeline Aruffo February 1, 2022 Updated February 1, 2022

NOLA Public Schools reports another drop in COVID cases

School vaccine mandate set to take effect Tuesday in New Orleans, but students will not be sent home, officials say.
by Charles Maldonado February 1, 2022 Updated February 1, 2022

New Orleans only recycles 3 percent of waste, one-tenth of national average

Low participation rates — even when the city is offering curbside pickup — along with contamination of recyclables and costs of using recycling centers contribute to the low rate.
by Michael Isaac Stein January 28, 2022 Updated January 31, 2022

Convention Center rehires president for another five years, recommitting to massive development projects

Amid ongoing uncertainty in the tourism industry, Sawaya hopes to move forward with expansion plans
by Michael Isaac Stein January 27, 2022 Updated January 27, 2022

DA’s office asks for bigger budget for criminal investigations, prosecutions

Williams wants $1.3 million for more prosecutors, a full-time embed at the city surveillance hub and other priorities.
by Nick Chrastil January 24, 2022 Updated January 24, 2022

COVID-19 cases, quarantines drop in NOLA Public Schools

The district is requiring children over 5 to be fully vaccinated by Feb. 1.
by Marta Jewson January 24, 2022 Updated January 24, 2022

Reported COVID cases in Louisiana prisons more than double in a week

Cases among prison staff are also up. The spike follows major increases in the general state, national population due to the omicron variant.
by Nick Chrastil January 24, 2022 Updated January 24, 2022

Council rehires longtime utility consultants, but launches search for potential replacements

by Michael Isaac Stein January 21, 2022 Updated January 21, 2022

Mental health care at state prison is ‘insufficient, and almost non-existent,’ expert testifies in federal civil rights trial

The case, filed in 2018, is in its second week of trial.
by Nick Chrastil January 20, 2022 Updated November 2, 2022

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