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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.

Despite ongoing opposition and proposed zoning changes, city still looking for contractors to redesign Municipal Auditorium as new City Hall

Over the summer, Mayor Cantrell met with a group opposed to the plan, telling them to come up with their own ideas for how to use the building. The group has been working on it but has not heard from city officials since July.
by Jordan Hirsch November 3, 2021 Updated November 5, 2021

District plans for student vaccinations; school cases remain low

NOLA Public Schools will host a virtual town hall for parents with vaccine questions on Wednesday evening.
by Marta Jewson November 1, 2021 Updated November 1, 2021

NOLA Public Schools centralized admissions process — formerly called OneApp — launches Nov. 1, with a new name and new selective admission schools

Three selective elementary schools will still have additional requirements after students apply through the centralized portal.
by Marta Jewson October 29, 2021 Updated October 29, 2021

Orleans DA says he welcomes court-appointed monitor, a rarity in prosecutors’ offices

Civil rights attorney Katie Schwartzmann will serve as monitor for the Orleans Parish DA’s Office, the result of a settlement in a civil rights suit over the use of fake subpoenas.
by Nick Chrastil October 29, 2021 Updated October 29, 2021

Orleans DA launches investigation into allegations of misappropriated funds by charter school operator

Dryades runs Singleton Charter School, which is in the final year of its operating contract and could close next summer.
by Marta Jewson October 28, 2021 Updated October 28, 2021

Schools must require quarantines to drop their mask mandates. But the state doesn’t know which districts are following quarantine guidelines.

State officials say monitoring compliance is up to local school district authorities.
by Marta Jewson October 28, 2021 Updated October 29, 2021

City Council reduces Entergy bill increase, but gas bill hikes still coming next week

by Michael Isaac Stein October 28, 2021 Updated November 2, 2021

Death in New Orleans jail this summer was an overdose, coroner determines

A monitor overseeing the New Orleans jail recently criticized the Sheriff’s Office over continued problems with drugs and contraband.
by Nick Chrastil October 27, 2021 Updated October 28, 2021

Mayor Cantrell releases proposed 2022 city budget

The City Council will begin hearings next week to determine whether it’s going to make any changes to Mayor Cantrell’s draft before finalizing a budget by the end of November.
by Michael Isaac Stein October 27, 2021 Updated October 27, 2021

Angola prisoner who says his parole was stripped illegally appears in Baton Rouge court

Tuesday’s hearing did not address the merits of the case. Attorneys instead argued over whether the court has jurisdiction.
by Nick Chrastil October 27, 2021 Updated October 28, 2021

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