Opinion Will Sutton: In one N.O. judicial race, the ‘community over connections’ candidate won BY WILL SUTTON | Staff columnist May 17, 2026 The well-worn cliche says if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.
Courts Orleans Civil Court candidate Taetrece Harrison acquitted at aggravated assault trial BY MATT SLEDGE | msledge@theadvocate.com Jan 30, 2018 An attorney who hopes to sit on the Orleans Parish Civil District Court bench found herself at the defense table instead Tuesday. On trial for…
+6 Elections Meet the four varied contenders for Orleans Civil District Court judgeship BY MATT SLEDGE | msledge@theadvocate.com Oct 1, 2017 A tort lawyer, a civil rights leader, a television personality and an ordained minister are running for a spot on the Orleans Parish Civil Dis…
Courts Second lawsuit filed against once-heralded New Orleans cop Marcellus White, Phi Beta Sigma fraternity for sexual abuse claims BY MATT SLEDGE | msledge@theadvocate.com Jul 10, 2017 A second lawsuit has been filed against a former New Orleans police officer accused of molesting at least four boys while serving as a mentor …
Elections Voters head to the polls for elections in five area parishes BY CHAD CALDER | ccalder@theadvocate.com Apr 28, 2017 Voters will head to the polls Saturday to cast ballots on a smattering of races, bond propositions, sales taxes and millage proposals in five …
Courts La. Supreme Court picks lawyer to fill temporary vacancy at Orleans Civil District Court BY MATT SLEDGE | msledge@theadvocate.com Apr 28, 2017 The ¶¶Òõh Supreme Court has tapped a New Orleans deputy city attorney to fill the vacancy on Orleans Parish Civil District Court created b…