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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.

State police officer who initiated pursuit leading to Lakeview crash has been involved in at least three high-speed chases in New Orleans since June

The pursuit was part of Operation Golden Eagle.
by Nick Chrastil August 19, 2021 Updated August 19, 2021

City Council members maintain legally dubious hotel exemption while reinstating French Quarter sales tax

Even after the vote, how the money is administered will still have to be worked out in an agreement between the Cantrell administration, the City Council and the French Quarter Management District.
by Michael Isaac Stein August 19, 2021 Updated August 19, 2021

State reports decrease in prisoner COVID cases, slight increase among prison staff

Gusman reports 18 cases among detainees, 19 among staff and contractors at the New Orleans jail.
by Nick Chrastil August 18, 2021 Updated August 18, 2021

OPSB committee advances employee vaccine mandate, final vote on Thursday

If approved, the policy would require about 200 people directly employed by the district to be fully vaccinated by the end of next month. Several charter school operators have already adopted similar policies for their employees.
by Joni Hess August 17, 2021 Updated August 18, 2021

More than 3,000 students, school staff in quarantine as active cases jump

The district has reported 370 cases in the early weeks of the school year, nearly half the total for all of last school year.
by Charles Maldonado August 16, 2021 Updated August 16, 2021

OPSB to vote on employee vaccine mandate this week

The policy would require central office staff to get vaccinated by the end of September.
by Marta Jewson August 16, 2021 Updated August 16, 2021

New Orleans & Company pulls national tourism ad campaign as COVID cases, hospitalizations continue to rise

The marketing agency is continuing two other ad campaigns aimed at local and regional residents.
by Michael Isaac Stein August 16, 2021 Updated August 20, 2021

How New Orleans colleges and universities are preparing for a new school year as COVID surges

Several schools have implemented full or partial vaccine mandates, which they hope will allow in-person classes to continue throughout the year.
by Philip Kiefer August 13, 2021 Updated August 14, 2021

As COVID-19 surges, Louisiana has only vaccinated a quarter of its incarcerated youth

Advocates worry about incarcerated youth during the pandemic.
by Rachel Mipro, Louisiana Illuminator August 13, 2021 Updated August 13, 2021

New Orleans to mandate vaccination or negative COVID test to enter many businesses

The rules go into effect on Monday, Aug. 16.
by Michael Isaac Stein August 12, 2021 Updated August 12, 2021

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