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Inside the News Room
A behind-the-scenes look at how stories come to life at The Lens. This category shares the reporting process, editorial decisions, and collaborative work that shape investigative journalism.
Week in Review: Former charter network employee says Kennedy HS administrators improperly changed students’ grades
Plus, Russel Honore does an extended interview on Behind The Lens. And two opposing perspectives on the RTA's plan for the Canal streetcar line.
Week in Review: The final year in a closing school
Week in review: An alternative to closure, four New Orleans schools implement improvement plans
Plus, a conservative argues against capital punishment. And a new episode of Behind The Lens.
Week in Review: Civil rights lawsuit over fake subpoenas, witness arrests allowed to go forward, judge rules
Week in Review: How and when does the Orleans school district decide to close schools? How should it?
Plus, following this week's decision to OK a controversial power plant, a look at the relationships — business and political — between some City Council members and Entergy. And more on the Mosaic Fertilizer wastewater situation in St. James Parish.
Week in Review: Council committee takes no action on Entergy sanctions resolution, moving it to full council
The council scrapped its plan to revote on the plant earlier this week.
Week in Review: Plaquemines Parish residents seek answers on state coastal restoration efforts
Plus, a City Councilwoman wants the RTA to stop sharing hotel tax revenues with the tourism industry. And a new financial audit of Harney elementary's former charter operator reveals more problems.
Week in Review: Potential reservoir breach worries St. James residents
A failing wastewater reservoir threatens St. James Parish. The Orleans school district faces a budget shortfall at Harney elementary, and it can't access federal funds earmarked for the school.
Week in Review: Soon-to-be-enacted law could leave just one abortion provider in Louisiana
Plus, Entergy hits another snag on proposed power plant. NOPD makes some progress meeting consent decree requirements, but it's still not quite there. And rural communities across the state may soon have to take action on their aging water systems.
