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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.

‘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.
by Michael Isaac Stein February 23, 2021 Updated February 26, 2021

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.
by Philip Kiefer February 22, 2021 Updated February 22, 2021

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.
by Philip Kiefer February 18, 2021 Updated February 18, 2021

Tulane School of Medicine administrator — removed from position — alleges retaliation for discrimination suit

Dr. Princess Dennar sued the university, claiming racial discrimination, in October.
by Philip Kiefer February 12, 2021 Updated February 17, 2021

Mass vaccinations may come by next month, city health director says

City Health department, EMS have already begun small-scale city-run distribution.
by Philip Kiefer February 9, 2021 Updated February 9, 2021

UK COVID variant detected on Tulane campus

The news comes after a surge of cases at the university.
by Philip Kiefer February 4, 2021 Updated February 4, 2021

‘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.
by Marta Jewson February 2, 2021 Updated February 2, 2021

NOLA Public School COVID-19 cases inch down as students return to campus

Students returned to school Monday after a three-week campus closure.
by Marta Jewson February 1, 2021 Updated February 1, 2021

City, 911 board pursuing advanced records, data-sharing and analytics system for law enforcement

by Michael Isaac Stein January 27, 2021 Updated January 27, 2021

Judge says city can’t get out of building new jail facility

The city of New Orleans was asking to be let out of an order to build the so-called Phase III facility, intended for inmate medical and mental health care.
by Nick Chrastil January 25, 2021 Updated January 25, 2021

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