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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.

NOLA Public Schools issues warning to Bricolage Academy over special education services

The warning letter, an elevation from a previous and less serious warning that was not posted publicly, says the school must complete a review of all special education files by early next year.
by Marta Jewson October 19, 2021 Updated October 19, 2021

NOLA Public Schools: COVID-19 quarantines underreported due to data error

COVID-19 cases in district schools remain low.
by Marta Jewson October 18, 2021 Updated October 18, 2021

The Lens wins eight Press Club awards, including three top prizes

The Lens took home top honors in the podcast, digital special section and government/political reporting categories.
by Charles Maldonado October 15, 2021 Updated December 26, 2023

District accuses Singleton Charter School of rehiring employee who failed background check

NOLA Public Schools reports Singleton officials said the employee has been terminated.
by Marta Jewson October 14, 2021 Updated October 14, 2021

NOPD would deputize civilian municipal employees under new plan from Cantrell administration

The plan received preliminary approval this week from a City Council committee, but still needs final approval from the full council.
by Michael Isaac Stein October 13, 2021 Updated October 13, 2021

No recommendation, or denial, on new jail building from City Planning Commission

A Tuesday commission vote on the proposal came out 4 to 4.
by Nick Chrastil October 12, 2021 Updated October 12, 2021

What we know about how schools collect COVID data and make quarantine decisions

The NOLA Public Schools district recently criticized a state policy loosening school quarantine guidelines for unvaccinated contacts.
by Philip Kiefer October 12, 2021 Updated October 12, 2021

COVID-19 cases decline in NOLA Public Schools for a second week

The decline follows a small uptick in cases after Hurricane Ida.
by Marta Jewson October 12, 2021 Updated October 19, 2021

Angola prisoner Bobby Sneed files petition in state court alleging unlawful detention

Sneed was stripped of his parole prior to release despite the prison disciplinary board clearing him of a contraband charge.
by Nick Chrastil October 11, 2021 Updated October 11, 2021

Hurricane Ida puts multi-million dollar dent in city coffers

The city is estimating an $8.6 million loss in 2021 and a $7.7 million loss in 2022 due to Hurricane Ida and a related tax cut from the Orleans Parish Assessor.
by Michael Isaac Stein October 8, 2021 Updated October 8, 2021

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