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...
Around 160 locks need replacing at Orleans jail, AG estimates
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill toured the Orleans Justice Center jail on Wednesday (May 21)...
New Orleans sheriff Susan Hutson suspends reelection campaign, says jailbreak was ‘failure’
Sheriff Susan Hutson, who oversees the New Orleans jail from which 10 inmates escaped last week, suspended her reelection...
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...
Millage Renewal for Orleans Parish Sheriff Passes by Just Two Votes
With the outcome hinging on just two votes, on May 3, 2025, Orleans Parish voters narrowly approved the renewal...
Sheriff Susan Hutson’s tax renewal wins by historically close margin, two votes
By an almost surreal, historically close margin, Orleans Parish voters appeared to hand Sheriff Susan Hutson a huge reprieve...
Explaining what the OPSO tax renewal is really about
Signs saying “No New Taxes” and calling for New Orleans residents to vote against a tax renewal have been...
May 3 election: What’s on the ballot?
Voters in about half of Louisiana’s parishes will go to the polls Saturday to elect officials and decide on...
