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Jail detainee says officer kicked him in the face during raid to end protest

Ronald Craige, who is diabetic, said he was not offered insulin for three-days during the standoff, despite Sheriff Susan Hutson’s claims that detainees refused their meds.
by Nick Chrastil August 29, 2022 Updated August 29, 2022

Internal document outlining program for youth at Angola raises concerns among advocates

A ‘program summary’ suggests that the Angola facility could be used as a maximum-security unit for youths housed at any OJJ facility, not just Bridge City.
by Nick Chrastil August 23, 2022 Updated August 24, 2022

St. James Parish approves solar farm moratorium

Some solar advocates told the council it should instead consider a moratorium on petrochemical projects.
by Joshua Rosenberg August 18, 2022 Updated August 18, 2022

Official at center of ‘smart cities’ investigation resigns from city

Jonathan Rhodes quit effective Friday, according to the Mayor's Office.
by Charles Maldonado August 15, 2022 Updated August 15, 2022

NOLA Public Schools accuses KIPP of violating discipline policies, special education laws

KIPP, New Orleans’ largest charter network, disputes the most serious allegations, saying the district’s review process was inadequate.
by Marta Jewson August 9, 2022 Updated August 10, 2022

‘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

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