New Orleans customers still lacking power may have electric damage to their properties they need to fix themselves, Entergy executives said.
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When the culture wars become cancel wars: The attack on names for schools
Over time, the names attached to schools can evolve into names of supportive and inclusive communities, with little connection to the dead guys who share the monikers.
Posted inOpinion
Biden’s infrastructure plan: creating a culture of renewal
It’s imperative that we stop seeing maintenance as a burden, and instead see it as an investment in our nation and our communities.
Posted inSchools
Public asks NOLA Public Schools to rename schools for two educators
Public comment on the renaming of 20 facilities is open until Friday.
Posted inCriminal Justice
District attorney to set up ‘satellite offices’ at public libraries and community centers around New Orleans
The offices will focus on engaging residents to work with the DA’s office and will house the DA’s diversion program.
Posted inCoronavirus
‘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.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Voters shoot down all three Cantrell-backed tax proposals
The French Quarter sales tax renewal, which was used to pay for Louisiana State Police patrols, was also rejected.
Posted inCoronavirus
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.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
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.
Posted inSchools
OPSB rolls forward property tax rate, adopts new process for charter approvals
In COVID-19 update, officials say that about 38 percent of students have opted to stay home.