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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.

New Orleans Convention Center files suit against public transit system over millions in contested revenue

The suit was filed late last month following an April Convention Center board vote authorizing legal action against the RTA.
by Michael Isaac Stein June 9, 2021 Updated June 9, 2021

OPSB committee advances new names for 24 NOLA Public School campuses

The superintendent also suggested six additional campuses to be considered in July.
by Marta Jewson June 8, 2021 Updated June 8, 2021

City will reopen application process for emergency rental assistance program, official says

The administrator of the program warned that although they would start accepting applications again, the city had already received far more applications than it could fund.
by Michael Isaac Stein June 8, 2021 Updated June 8, 2021

NOLA Public Schools reports no new COVID-19 cases in summer school

Roughly one-third of the district’s students are in summer programming.
by Marta Jewson June 7, 2021 Updated June 7, 2021

Report: New Orleans judges continued to issue warrants for failure to appear during pandemic despite court closures, health risks

In their annual report, watchdog group Court Watch NOLA called the practice "egregious."
by Nick Chrastil June 7, 2021 Updated June 8, 2021

With universities out, city COVID testing declines

Summer school surveillance testing could provide a window into continuing cases.
by Philip Kiefer June 7, 2021 Updated June 7, 2021

Council rescinds zoning exemptions for Hard Rock site; Councilwoman calls for criminal charges

“We have to be serious about stopping all types of violent crime, and that includes crimes committed by wealthy developers,” Councilwoman Kristin Palmer said.
by Michael Isaac Stein June 3, 2021 Updated June 4, 2021

Nearly 70 percent of people incarcerated at the New Orleans jail are fully vaccinated, according to sheriff

The vaccination rate in the jail is now higher than the rest of the city and state.
by Nick Chrastil June 3, 2021 Updated June 3, 2021

NOLA Public Schools expands vaccine program to 12-year-olds

In mid-May, the CDC lowered the eligibility age from 16 to 12.
by Marta Jewson June 2, 2021 Updated June 2, 2021

As school year wraps up, COVID-19 cases down; Supt. Lewis announces final year

Superintendent Henderson Lewis Jr. announced next school year will be his last as superintendent of the district.
by Marta Jewson June 1, 2021 Updated June 1, 2021

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