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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.

Lycée Français CEO, COO to depart amid complaints, investigation

The school’s governing board has hired a consultant to investigate a number of allegations made by its former HR director in a lengthy letter.
by Marta Jewson June 18, 2021 Updated June 18, 2021

New Orleans City Attorney dismisses nearly 400,000 old cases in Municipal and Traffic Court

by Nick Chrastil June 17, 2021 Updated June 18, 2021

Governor announces $2.3 million in vaccine incentives beginning next month

Fewer than 40 percent of state residents have received their first shots, among the lowest rates in the country.
by Philip Kiefer June 17, 2021 Updated June 17, 2021

Entergy astroturfing fine used to buy surveillance cameras for second time

Mayor LaToya Cantrell originally said that all the money from the fine should go to the Sewerage and Water Board.
by Michael Isaac Stein June 17, 2021 Updated June 17, 2021

City Council members press judges on improvements to ankle monitoring

The council meeting follows the recent killing of a 7th Ward woman. The suspect in the killing had been ordered to be on an electronic monitor.
by Nick Chrastil June 16, 2021 Updated June 16, 2021

New $74 million substation planned to power city drainage and water pumps

The project is estimated to be completed in time for the 2023 hurricane season.
by Michael Isaac Stein June 16, 2021 Updated June 16, 2021

District orders Singleton Charter to remove interim CEO citing state ethics law

The interim CEO who was appointed in March, following the CEO’s resignation, previously served as member of the school’s governing board.
by Marta Jewson June 15, 2021 Updated June 16, 2021

COVID-19 cases remain low in NOLA Public Schools

District cases increased this week, but with fewer students in school buildings and citywide case numbers still low, they are still below the numbers that schools often reported during the school year.
by Marta Jewson June 14, 2021 Updated June 14, 2021

‘A godsend’: After weeks of uncertainty, city meal assistance program renewed for another month

The program has provided meals to thousands of New Orleans residents since it began last summer.
by Philip Kiefer June 11, 2021 Updated June 11, 2021

Legislature creates task force to consider relief for people still in prison on non-unanimous jury convictions

Lawmaker says the group will aim to find ways to identify cases where defendants were convicted wrongfully as a result of problems in their cases beyond split decisions, such as weak evidence, misconduct or discrimination.
by Nick Chrastil June 11, 2021 Updated May 26, 2022

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