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.
Torres loaned Jennifer Medley $100,000, shortly before she loaned her own campaign the same amount.
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.
The draft is under review by Gov. John Bel Edwards’ office. It is due to the CDC this month.
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.
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.
The pepper spray discharge occurred after a fight. One detainee has since been charged for his involvement, several months after the incident.
Seventy-five percent capacity at restaurants, other businesses beginning Saturday. Bars will be able to reopen for to-go service.
New Orleans and Company wants a refund of unspent money. But the city isn’t handing it over.
