Over 1,500 New Orleans school staff receive vaccine as cases connected to local schools remain low
NOLA Public Schools district expects 3,000 staffers to have gotten their first doses by the end of this week.
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DA’s office agrees to vacate 22 non-unanimous jury convictions
The action was part of a larger review of hundreds of non-unanimous verdicts.
City Council opens investigation into Entergy New Orleans over cold weather blackouts
The company revealed this week that it shut off three times more power than it had to during the cold weather streak on Mardi Gras evening.
‘Seething and bewildered’: Entergy New Orleans shut off three times more power than it had to during rolling blackouts
The City Council plans a vote on whether to open a formal investigation.
Tulane School of Medicine faces backlash over suspension of administrator who alleged discrimination
The university denies claims of racial discrimination, but it announced a new diversity and inclusion initiative.
Teachers, daycare staff eligible for vaccine beginning Monday
Edwards adds nearly 500,000 to vaccine eligible list. Meanwhile, freezing weather has delayed this week's shipments to Louisiana and throughout the country.
Tulane School of Medicine administrator — removed from position — alleges retaliation for discrimination suit
Dr. Princess Dennar sued the university, claiming racial discrimination, in October.
Mass vaccinations may come by next month, city health director says
City Health department, EMS have already begun small-scale city-run distribution.
UK COVID variant detected on Tulane campus
The news comes after a surge of cases at the university.
‘Wake Up and Learn’ Mayor, Superintendent call on community to help improve student attendance
Attendance rates are down and chronic absenteeism is on the rise as the pandemic carries on.
