crime

Danae Columbus: Conservative think tank predicts more criminal-justice reform in Louisiana

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A substantive prisoner re-entry program that includes rehabilitation and job training is “really critical” to reducing recidivism, said Pelican Institute for Public Policy CEO Daniel Erspamer at an YLC Leadership Luncheon last week. Pelican, a nonprofit libertarian-leaning think tank that develops data-driven policy solutions, works to bring jobs and opportunities back to Louisiana by eliminating barriers to success. It also coordinates Louisiana’s Smart on Crime business-led coalition that successfully lobbied for criminal justice reform. Since 2017, the coalition has been monitoring the implementation of the new laws and planning future steps.

crime

Shooting leaves a man dead in Gert Town

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A man died in a shooting early Thursday on a porch in the Gert Town neighborhood, the New Orleans Police Department reported.

Officers responded Feb. 28 at 12:52 a.m. to a report of gunfire in 8400 block of Oleander Street. They discovered a male victim unresponsive on the front porch of a residence suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Mardi Gras

Rolling tonight: Instead of earlier, Babylon, Muses will start later

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The city has announced changes to tonight’s parade schedule. The rain in the forecast has forced the city to delay the three evening parades. Babylon, Chaos and Muses will now roll later than originally scheduled: Babylon at 7, followed by Chaos and Muses.

The National Weather Service reports that an unsettled flow pattern from the west will bring rain and some storms in the New Orleans area throughout the next few days. Showers and thunderstorms are expected for the remainder of this evening.

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Man found dead outside Central City church

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A man was found dead outside a Central City church early Wednesday, the New Orleans Police Department reported.

Responding to a medical call on Feb. 27 at around 8:20 a.m., officers went to the St. Thomas Baptist Missionary Church at 2926 Jackson Ave.

Upon arrival, they found an unresponsive unidentified adult male down on the ground, outside the front entrance of the church, the NOPD said in news release.