Joni Hess is a journalist based in New Orleans, Louisiana. She specializes in local news coverage, with a focus on topics such as transportation, education, city development, and community issues. Her work has been featured in NOLA.com, The Advocate, and the Sun Herald.
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Joni Hess's reporting primarily focuses on local government announcements, breaking news, and evolving stories related to crime, government & politics, and education in New Orleans. To effectively reach out to Joni, consider providing insights or access to sources related to local government decisions impacting the community (including funding allocation), developments in the education sector within New Orleans, or initiatives aimed at addressing crime-related issues specific to this area.
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By: Joni Hess
A woman wanted in connection with the shooting death of a 3-year-old boy in Central City over the weekend has turned herself in, New Orleans Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick said Monday.
By: Joni Hess
“What we're hoping to do is have Lincoln Beach open and safe by next summer, that's what we're shooting for,” city Environmental Affairs Administrator and project manager Cheryn Robles told a city council committee Wednesday.
City Park's new CEO kickstarted a revamped 20-year planning process for New Orleans' largest park with a public feedback meeting Wednesday night, nine months after the process halted in controversy
By: Joni Hess
City Park's new CEO kickstarted a revamped 20-year planning process for New Orleans' largest park with a public feedback meeting Wednesday night, nine months after the process halted in controversy and the previous CEO departed.
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority must make emergency repairs to its riverfront substation after thieves stole copper cables used for
By: Joni Hess
Navigating the French Quarter and Central Business District may be a hassle this holiday season for drivers and pedestrians as New Orleans launches new roadwork projects ahead of Super Bowl LIX.
of 2 A government watchdog group has issued guidance that it says City Hall and its partners must follow before dispersing millions of dollars in new, voter-approved funding for affordable housing programs.
By: Joni Hess
But city recreation officials say improvements are coming
By: Joni Hess
With over 40 years of experience in arts and education, Durham's nomination by the church stems from his ability to foster a safe environment for youth and build trust with families. In building this trust, which often takes years, Durham said he's seen first-hand how their work can disrupt a cycle of gun violence, poverty and trauma.
By: Joni Hess
Three days a week dozens of youth fill the space inside a renovated mansion on Esplanade Avenue that's home to Anna's Place Nola , an arts-focused youth program led by founder and director Darryl Durham.
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