A murder in New Orleans, a trial that lasted less than a day, and the lives they entangled for the next three decades.
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Class Dismissed: The final year in a closing school
As teachers and students search for new jobs and schools, resources dwindle and test scores could too. Part two in a series on school closures in New Orleans.
Posted inInside the News Room
Week in Review: Soon-to-be-enacted law could leave just one abortion provider in Louisiana
Plus, Entergy hits another snag on proposed power plant. NOPD makes some progress meeting consent decree requirements, but it’s still not quite there. And rural communities across the state may soon have to take action on their aging water systems.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Opinion
Two perspectives on New Orleans at 301: a celebration of resilience, a call for rebellion
A Tulane scholar ponders books by Jason Berry and Clyde Woods.
Posted inSchools
Einstein board may have broken public meetings law in dealing with resignation of CEO
The agenda made no mention of Shawn Toranto’s resignation or the selection of a temporary replacement.
Posted inSchools
Einstein Charter Schools CEO Shawn Toranto resigns amid busing dispute
After meeting for hours behind closed doors, Einstein’s board announced her resignation and voted to accept it without discussion.
Posted inLand Use, Opinion
Hot throw solves burning question! What to do with Gen. Lee’s remains?
Carnival works a bit of political magic.
Posted inCriminal Justice, Investigations
Louis Gibson and 300 other juvenile lifers could get parole hearings if lawmakers agree on a bill
Louis Gibson was convicted of murder for shooting a childhood friend, Latrone Davis. He’s served 24 years in prison. Legislators are working on legislation to grant parole hearings to people who were juveniles when they were sentenced to life in prison. The law could affect about 300 inmates.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Investigations
Hey tourists! Live like a local in a taxpayer-subsidized Airbnb apartment
We found nine listings that appear to be in developments built with funds for affordable housing.
Posted inLand Use, Opinion
Neighbors fight plans to turn former Sacred Heart gym into apartments
Foes cite gym’s architectural significance and traffic impact on nearby public school.
