🌱 Lusher School Renaming Paused + Metairie Deacon Charged

New Orleans LA

09 December, 2021

2:27 PM

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Good day, people of New Orleans! It's me again, Shannon Denney, your host of the New Orleans Daily. First, today's weather: Record-tying temperatures. High: 81 Low: 70. Here are the top stories today in New Orleans: New Orleans Fire Department rescued 2 men from a house fire, but unfortunately, 12 cats perished. (WDSU New Orleans) The Lusher school's renaming process has been temporarily suspended after parents threaten legal action. (WWNO) On Wednesday, Canadian Pacific, renewed its plans moving forward for train service from New Orleans to Baton Rouge. (WWLTV.com) Former Metairie deacon, Virgil Maxley Wheeler, has been officially charged with two counts of sexual battery and two counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile after molesting a young boy t20 years ago. (WDSU New Orleans) Today's New Orleans Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in New Orleans! Today in New Orleans: Create Your Own Magnetism: Your Visibility Roadmap (9:30 AM) Hispanic Heritage French Market Series (11:30 AM) Open House at CenterWell Senior Primary Care in Covington (1:00 PM) PRC Holiday Home Tour Patron Party presented by Brown Forman Brands (7:00 PM) From my notebook: NOMA: Friday, December 10, 12 pm: The Brooklyn Rail presents the New Social Environment #448 — "Dawn DeDeaux: The Space Between Worlds."⁠ (Instagram) New Orleans Recreation Development Commission: Saturday is the Annual Drive Thru Toy Giveaway in partnership with iHeartMedia at the Lafitte Greenway (1891 St. Louis St.) starting at 10 AM until supplies run out. (Facebook) New Orleans Recreation Development Commission: FitNOLA *FREE* mini fall session Thursday schedule. In-person and virtual classes to help you stay healthy and live well! (Facebook) New Orleans BioInnovation Center: We're seeking individuals who have a passion for supporting the state's entrepreneurial community to help effectively grow bioscience and healthcare startups across Louisiana. (Facebook) Loving the New Orleans Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new update. — Shannon Denney