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This category showcases the lead coverage readers need to know, offering context, clarity, and insight into issues shaping New Orleans and beyond.

‘Dead zone’ smaller than expected, but bigger than desired 

Though significantly smaller than expected, this year's dead zone still far exceeds the long-term goal.
by Joshua Rosenberg August 3, 2022 Updated August 3, 2022

New Orleans DA Jason Williams acquitted on all counts

His former law partner was found guilty of four tax charges in a separate case that was tried jointly.
by Nick Chrastil July 28, 2022 Updated July 28, 2022

Jury begins deliberations in DA Williams tax trial

Williams, Burdett forgo witnesses, moving straight to closing arguments after prosecution rests.
by Nick Chrastil July 26, 2022 Updated July 26, 2022

River Parish rejects solar farm ban, clearing way for possible future development

The council will engage with a third-party entity to study the economic and environmental impacts of such projects.
by Joshua Rosenberg July 21, 2022 Updated July 21, 2022

Parish in Chemical Corridor, which has historically welcomed petrochemical plants, considering outright ban on solar panel farms

There are more than 30 industrial sites in the parish.
by Joshua Rosenberg July 20, 2022 Updated July 20, 2022

Jury hears opening arguments in tax fraud case against DA Jason Williams

If convicted, Williams could lose his law license and would likely be forced to step down as DA.
by Nick Chrastil July 19, 2022 Updated July 20, 2022

DA Williams rejected plea deal in federal tax fraud case, attorneys say

Williams trial for tax fraud began on Monday with jury selection.
by Nick Chrastil July 18, 2022 Updated July 18, 2022

DA Jason Williams heads to trial in federal tax fraud case

If convicted, Williams would likely be forced to step down as district attorney.
by Nick Chrastil July 15, 2022 Updated July 18, 2022

Jail staff ignored medical and mental health needs of detainee who died in custody last summer, lawsuit claims

Lawyers say Anthony Hunt was kept locked in a flooded jail cell prior to his death from an overdose, despite clear signs that he needed medical attention.
by Nick Chrastil July 13, 2022 Updated July 13, 2022

Key to the city: How a ‘pro bono’ smart cities consultancy and its partners in finance and tech worked to bring a municipal ID program to New Orleans

Cantrell, administration officials began meeting with Mastercard, MoCaFi and Ignite Cities to develop the Crescent City Card a year before publicly requesting bids for the project.
by Michael Isaac Stein July 6, 2022 Updated September 22, 2022

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