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Category: Top Story

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

Tourism industry groups cut funding for French Quarter security and improvements

New Orleans and Company wants a refund of unspent money. But the city isn’t handing it over.
by Michael Isaac Stein September 30, 2020 Updated October 5, 2020

Thousands of complaints about COVID-19 violations, but still limited enforcement from state

In one case, employees of a New Orleans nonprofit say they have not been allowed to work from home after potential exposure. And a complaint to LDH over the summer went nowhere.
by Madeline Aruffo September 25, 2020 Updated September 26, 2020

Two competing visions for French Quarter security as tax shifts from state police patrols

Mayor LaToya Cantrell wants to use the money for a new grounds patrol division, while the French Quarter Management District wants use it solely for off-duty NOPD patrols.
by Michael Isaac Stein September 24, 2020 Updated September 25, 2020

New Orleans jail sees new spike in COVID-19 cases

76 people in custody and 23 jail staff are currently positive for the disease, OPSO says.
by Nick Chrastil September 21, 2020 Updated September 21, 2020

Backpacks, masks and temperature checks: NOLA Public Schools’ youngest students return to the classroom

Twelve New Orleans public schools are reopening for in-person classes this week. Students have been at home since March.
by Marta Jewson September 17, 2020 Updated September 17, 2020

New Orleans doctors, medical researchers adapt to FDA plasma therapy authorization, but questions linger

Emergency use authorization can create an ethical dilemma for doctors interested in advancing science, but wanting to treat severely ill patients.
by Philip Kiefer September 15, 2020 Updated September 15, 2020

‘A very big rain event’: Mayor Cantrell warns that Hurricane Sally will impact New Orleans despite more favorable projections

Hurricane Sally's track has shifted east, but city should still brace for effects.
by Michael Isaac Stein September 14, 2020 Updated September 14, 2020

City, NOLA public schools to remain in phase two, as rest of state moves into phase three

Gov. John Bel Edwards announced the state will move to phase 3 Friday, but details were limited.
by Marta Jewson September 10, 2020 Updated December 18, 2020

Schools forge ahead with reopening, but watching data closely after Labor Day crowds

Pre-kindergarten through fourth grade students will return to public schools Sept. 14 through Sept. 25.
by Marta Jewson September 8, 2020 Updated September 8, 2020

Emails: 25 school employees at 19 New Orleans public schools have tested positive for coronavirus over summer

The NOLA Public Schools district is set to begin its phased in-person reopening in a little over a week.
by Marta Jewson September 4, 2020 Updated September 4, 2020

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