🌱 Rise In Violent Crime + EPA Loan For City's Sewer System

New Orleans LA

08 December, 2021

12:34 PM

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Up and at 'em, New Orleans! Let's get you started this Thursday with everything you need to know going on today in New Orleans. First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy with a shower. High: 77 Low: 70. Here are the top stories today in New Orleans: New Orleans has received a $275M loan from the EPA to help repair the City's aging sewer system. (U.S. News & World Report) New Orleans Crimestoppers has announced a reward of $10,000 for information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the perpetrator in the murder of a New Orleans restaurant owner. (WKRG News 5) Royal Street Patrols are set to relaunch at the end of this month. Patrols will focus on panhandling and illegal sales with $600,000 in funding provided by the City's tourism office. (WGNO New Orleans) According to a Tulane doctor and other reports, health officials are optimistic the Omicron variant won't worsen the pandemic. (WWLTV.com) Violent crime is up by 11% in New Orleans. This comes at crucial timing for NOPD who has already lost 160 officers this year. (FOX 8 Live WVUE) Today's New Orleans Daily is brought to you in part by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in New Orleans: Greenway Supernova! - New Orleans Chamber of Commerce (5:00 PM) YLC Annual Meeting & Holiday Party - Young Leadership Council (5:00 PM) From my notebook: New Orleans Saints: Congratulations are in order to @camjordan94 ! This year's Saints Man of the Year! (Instagram) NOMA: Louisiana residents can explore NOMA for free every Wednesday, courtesy of The Helis Foundation (Instagram) Friends of Lafitte Greenway: Supernova is THIS WEEK! Thurs. - Sat. Dec. 9-11th, 5-9PM 436 N. Norman C. Francis Pkwy (Facebook) Feature your local business right here in the New Orleans Daily for just $79/month. Click here to learn more. Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll see you soon. If you're liking 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? Reach out anytime to [email protected].