Nation Jan 20 As COVID surges in New Orleans, every day is unpredictable for teachers and parents In New Orleans, families and educators across the city are struggling with a wave of school closures as cases continue to climb following Winter break -- either because of student absences or because too many staff are out sick themselves.
Nation Jan 12 Almost half of New Orleans residents are renters. Advocates worry an eviction crisis looms Months after a pandemic moratorium on evictions was lifted, courts in Louisiana have not seen the spike in eviction filings they expected. But the funding that has helped sustain renters is running out.
Nation Dec 13 Uncertainty overwhelms abortion clinics in Louisiana The possibility of an imminent Supreme Court decision allowing states to further restrict access has pushed the wait for people seeking abortions in Louisiana to several weeks.
Nation Dec 08 Tensions rise among lawmakers, parents as Louisiana debates vaccine mandates in schools After seven and a half hours of testimony, a Louisiana House panel overwhelmingly rejects the contentious COVID vaccine proposal for Louisiana schools. The governor vows to move the proposal forward.
Nation Nov 26 Why dozens of men spent most of their lives in prison after Louisiana reneged on plea deal The cases of some of Louisiana’s longest-serving inmates are receiving renewed attention. A group of now-elderly men called the "10/6 lifers," who were promised parole after serving 10 years and six months. But the state reneged on these deals and…
Nation Nov 26 Aging Louisiana prisoners were promised a chance at parole after 10 years. Some are finally free Five "10/6 lifers" have recently been released after more than 50 years behind bars at Angola Prison in Louisiana. Prison reform advocates pushed for their release after decades-old plea deals were ignored.
Education Nov 23 Schools across the country are struggling to find staff. Here’s why Paying students to serve lunches during school hours. Bringing retired teachers back to the classroom. Across the country, these are some of the short-term solutions to a nationwide shortage of school staff…
Nation Nov 15 Louisiana public schools grapple with learning lost to pandemic surges and storms Nearly two years of classroom turmoil, virtual learning, and school closures have upended education for nearly 700,000 children enrolled in public schools across the state, in ways big and small.
Nation Oct 27 2021 isn’t the rebound year New Orleans needed Parades are rolling and brass bands are back. Music venues are sold out again and mouth-watering Cajun and Creole dishes are being served up in packed restaurants in New Orleans. With its culture economy, the city is trying to rally…
Nation Oct 20 Why some Indigenous tribes are being left behind in Louisiana’s Ida recovery Only four of the state’s 15 tribes have met the federal criteria to be recognized as sovereign powers.