🌱 Potential Charter School Closures + Movie Filming

New Orleans LA

03 December, 2021

3:21 PM

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Hey, New Orleans! Let's get you started this Saturday with everything you need to know going on around town today. First, today's weather: Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 72 Low: 59. Here are the top stories in New Orleans today: The NOPD is investigating the death of an unidentified man found suffering from gunshot wounds on Odeon Street. Follow the link to find information on how to submit an anonymous tip. (WDSU New Orleans) The mother of New Orleans judge, Robin Pittman, is in critical after being shot while driving. While the investigation is still underway, it appears she is the victim of crossfire and was an unintentional target. (WWLTV.com) The filming of an upcoming movie "The Channel" will have a police chase and prop guns. The action will begin on Saturday in the Lower Garden District. Traffic will be redirected but shouldn't be stopped for more than 3 or 4 minutes at a time. (WDSU New Orleans) The NOLA Public School Superintendent has announced a plan to potentially consolidate or even close some charter schools in the region due to declining enrollment and financial struggles. They board will meet with a demographer next month to discuss a plan of action. (Renew Accelerated High School West Bank Campus) Today in New Orleans: Yoga in the Sculpture Garden - New Orleans Museum of Arts (8:00 AM) Tulane University Women's Swimming and Diving at Louisiana State University (10:00 AM) Holiday Wreath Making Workshop - Longue Vue House and Gardens (10:00 AM) What If? - Speculative Fiction Short Story Club (11:30 AM) Gift-making on the Porch - Buttons and Bookmarks (12:00 PM) Tulane University Men's Basketball vs Alcorn State University (1:00 PM) Merry Market - Longue Vue House and Gardens (1:00 PM) Tulane University Women's Basketball vs University of Arkansas - Pine Bluff (3:30 PM) Improvisations - New Orleans Jazz Museum Gala 2021 (7:00 PM) New Orleans Patch Notebook New Orleans Saints: Tune in Sunday at 12 pm for the game against the Jets! New Orleans Jazz Museum: Tickets are still on sale for its 4th annual Improvisations Gala today! (Instagram)Jackson Square: The annual caroling tradition returns to the French Quarter on December 19. (My New Orleans) Feature your local business right here in the New Orleans Daily for just $79 a month. Click here to learn more. Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update. If you're feeling these newsletters, consider bringing some more friends and neighbors along for the ride. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Shannon Denney Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming New Orleans Daily? You can reach me at [email protected].