After COVID-19 exposures at criminal courthouse, some judges move back to all virtual proceedings
Public defenders push for return to virtual court until surge subsides.
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Masks required, weekly COVID-19 tests and vaccines offered in return to school
Data on local infections will no longer automatically trigger temporary closures, officials said, because staying open for in-person school is the district’s priority.
OPSB returns to in-person meetings, advances move to restore Lawless school name
District CFO says the upcoming school year could be another tough financial one due to ongoing revenue fallout from the pandemic.
Council considers measures to stop Phase III jail expansion, but it’s unclear whether they will succeed
The council advanced a motion asking the City Planning Commission to study an alternative to Phase III, even though the director of the City Planning Commission said it likely isn't necessary.
After mediation with NOLA Public Schools, Singleton clears background check warning
The Superintendent has announced his intent to revoke the school's charter.
Prisoners at David Wade Correctional facility went on hunger strike to protest conditions, alleged overuse of restrictive housing
Prisoners participating in the action described a lack of mental health and medical care, being denied access to their families and attorneys and being exposed to extreme temperatures.
NOLA Public Schools to require masks amid delta variant surge
The news is a reversal of the district’s previous return to school plan.
Judge denies city’s attempt to halt Phase III jail construction
Cantrell administration hoped to delay work on the facility, which it opposes, pending an appeal of a January court order to move forward with it.
As COVID cases rise, Cantrell stops short of new restrictions, but issues mask ‘advisory’
Daily COVID cases have increased 800 percent over two weeks in New Orleans.
After pandemic break, OPSB returns to in-person meetings next week
Boardroom capacity will be limited with overflow space in the lobby.
