Warden at New Orleans jail steps down, Sheriff Michelle Woodfork taps former state prison leaders
The Story The top administrator at New Orleans’ jail stepped down on Friday, ending a two-year stint as Sheriff...
Mental health wing at New Orleans jail slated for November opening, Sheriff Woodfork says
The Story The long-awaited medical and mental health wing at New Orleans’ jail is expected to open at the...
Orleans sheriff candidates mull jail management at public forums
Candidates for sheriff are laying out plans to take charge of the Orleans Parish jail, offering their visions for...
BGR Wins Award for Helping the City of New Orleans Save Taxpayers $88.5 Million in Interest Costs over 30 Years
The Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) won three awards at the national Governmental Research Association conference July 13-16 in...
Fixing the New Orleans jail and preventing more brownouts: 7am hour
* BGR released a report with recommendations on how to improve the New Orleans jail. Let’s break it down...
Stephanie Grace: Politicians’ pointy fingers won’t solve entrenched jail challenges
It’s good that Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson is now taking “full accountability” for the mass breakout from the...
Jailbreak Should Spur Sheriff and City to Tackle Jail’s Needs
Public outrage over the brazen escape of 10 men from the Orleans Parish jail is a clear call for...
Manhunt for escaped inmates in New Orleans enters fourth day; 6 still on the run
The search for six escaped inmates in New Orleans has entered its fourth day after a total of 10...
BGR Analyzes Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office Tax Renewal on May 3 Ballot
Today, the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) released On the Ballot: Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office Tax Renewal, May 3,...
