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After qualifying for sheriff election, Susan Hutson joins council member, reform advocates opposing new jail facility

The City Council is poised to vote on a resolution signaling support for a retrofit of the current jail, rather than the controversial Phase III building.
by Nick Chrastil July 14, 2021 Updated July 14, 2021

Forensic audit sheds light on allegedly phony background checks by former school official

The auditors detail an apparent “template” that was used to create the phony documents.
by Marta Jewson July 14, 2021 Updated July 14, 2021

As state sees increase in COVID cases, Avegno delivers warning about health system capacity

FEMA denies a request to restart the city’s hotel shelter program, health director says.
by Philip Kiefer July 13, 2021

French Quarter security tax delayed over demand for hotel exemption

by Michael Isaac Stein July 12, 2021 Updated July 12, 2021

Judge orders Singleton Charter, OPSB to mediation amid school closure threat

Students and staff in limbo as officials wait out a 30-day period before the July 29 board meeting where the revocation recommendation will be heard.
by Marta Jewson July 9, 2021 Updated July 9, 2021

Cantrell administration signals support for $15 minimum wage for city workers

The city also discussed recent issues with trash collection delays.
by Michael Isaac Stein July 8, 2021 Updated July 8, 2021

Police association accuses NOPD Public Integrity Bureau of ignoring, covering up alleged misconduct by politically favored cops

PANO is asking the city’s Civil Service Commission to open an investigation into PIB.
by Nick Chrastil July 8, 2021 Updated July 8, 2021

No masks required for vaccinated NOLA Public Schools staff, students this fall

Unvaccinated staff and students must still wear masks and quarantine if necessary.
by Marta Jewson July 7, 2021 Updated July 12, 2021

Tulane School of Medicine placed on probation by accreditor amid allegations of racism, lack of diversity

Graduate medical programs at the university attracted national attention earlier this year following the suspension of Dr. Princess Dennar.
by Philip Kiefer July 6, 2021 Updated July 7, 2021

Judge’s order temporarily prevents OPSB from closing Singleton Charter

The two sides will have a hearing Thursday.
by Marta Jewson July 6, 2021 Updated July 6, 2021

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