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New Orleans scandal plagued 911 director Tyrell Morris stepped down Monday afternoon. The decision, which was first reported by WDSU, comes in the wake of his latest scandal in which

The Orleans Parish Communication District named an interim executive director on Tuesday, a day after Tyrell Morris announced his immediate resignation amid allegations he crashed an agency vehicle, violated policy by failing to submit a drug screen and then falsified the policy to make it look like the screen wasnt required.

In an early indicator of the impromptu creation of the force, Chief Juvenile Court Judge Ranord Darensburg said he was never told about the group or its mission.

The Communications Board said at a meeting that it would do more fact-finding on the Tyrell Morris situation before acting.

New Orleans embattled 911 director will remain in his position for at least three more days as Orleans Parish Communication District board members consider their next steps.

The Orleans Parish Communications District entered executive session Thursday morning to discuss an investigation into Executive Director Tyrell Morris.

Ahead of a scheduled Orleans Parish Communication District commission meeting Thursday, commissioner Dr. Brobson Lutz said Morris needs to be replaced immediately.

Two New Orleans city councilmembers are doubling down on their request that the executive director of the Orleans Parish Communications District be suspended due to allegations brought to light by a WDSU investigation.

A former New Orleans City Council member whose political career took a nose dive after he wrecked his city vehicle in a drunk driving accident has been fired from his

“The meeting will take place at OPCD board room to discuss the incident involving Director Tyrell Morris,” Orleans Parish Communication District Chairman John Thomas