Orleans Parish School Board election: Who’s giving to the candidates?
More than 20 candidates are competing for seven Orleans Parish School Board seats. Find out who is financing their campaigns.
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With city personnel cuts looming, Cantrell quietly moved to replace Civil Service Commission chair
In a departure from prior appointments, the council only considered one of three nominees in a public meeting, apparently reaching a 'consensus' in private. That could violate state sunshine laws.
Judicial campaign accuses opponent of conspiring with Sidney Torres to circumvent campaign contribution rules
Torres loaned Jennifer Medley $100,000, shortly before she loaned her own campaign the same amount.
A look at Orleans Parish DA candidates’ histories with controversial ‘material witness warrants’
Judge Arthur Hunter approved a warrant to have one victim of domestic violence jailed, and Judge Keva Landrum issued over a dozen material witness warrants to have witnesses arrested.
State drafts plan for future vaccine distribution
The draft is under review by Gov. John Bel Edwards’ office. It is due to the CDC this month.
City officials prepare for effects of Hurricane Delta
The latest projections on Tuesday afternoon showed the storm shifting West, away from New Orleans. But officials warned that the path was far from certain.
In court, city argues it can’t afford new jail building
Hearings on long-contemplated Phase III began Tuesday morning with attorneys saying the city’s budget situation is too precarious to take on millions of dollars in new expenses related to the proposed jail building.
Mayor Cantrell plans to partially furlough all city employees through end of the year
Sheriff’s Office deployed pepper spray in jail’s COVID-19 unit
The pepper spray discharge occurred after a fight. One detainee has since been charged for his involvement, several months after the incident.
New Orleans to move into ‘phase 3.1’
Seventy-five percent capacity at restaurants, other businesses beginning Saturday. Bars will be able to reopen for to-go service.
