Matt Bloom
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last year's jailbreak put a spotlight on the city's security failures 10 men some accused of homicide slipped through a hole in the wall behind a jail cell toilet the state's audit was requested by the governor it took nearly a year to complete among the findings staff carried out fewer than 30 percent of required security checks the week of the escape
Sheriff Susan Hudson, who has since been voted out of office, blamed the issue on chronic underfunding.
The audit also recommends stricter oversight of overtime pay and cutting discretionary spending on things like new staff uniforms.
All 10 men have since been captured and remain in custody.
Matt Bloom, NPR News, New Orleans.
Major airports issued fresh warnings ahead of the weekend to expect more long lines.
Atlanta's airport urged travelers to arrive at least three hours early.
At Hollywood-Burbank Airport, Emily Alexis brought canned goods to contribute to a food drive for TSA agents who've worked without pay for several weeks.
In New Orleans, mass agent call-outs this month led to huge lines that stretched into the airport's parking garage.
Leaders on social media said that staffing remains a fluid situation.
and wait times may fluctuate from 15 minutes to up to two hours.
Major airports issued fresh warnings ahead of the weekend to expect more long lines.
Atlanta's airport urged travelers to arrive at least three hours early.
At Hollywood Burbank Airport, Emily Alexis brought canned goods to contribute to a food drive for TSA agents who've worked without pay for several weeks.
In New Orleans, mass agent call-outs this month led to huge lines that stretched into the airport's parking garage.
Leaders on social media said that staffing remains a fluid situation, and wait times may fluctuate from 15 minutes to up to two hours.
Major airports issued fresh warnings ahead of the weekend to expect more long lines.
Atlanta's airport urged travelers to arrive at least three hours early.