🌱Chalmette Plant Air Cleaning + St. Claude Ave. Arcade Rampage

New Orleans LA

15 December, 2021

3:57 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 town. First, today's weather: Very warm with some sun. High: 78 Low: 65. Here are the top stories in New Orleans today: The EPA and federal regulators have announced plans to clean up the air pollution from a New Orleans-area plant. The plant in Chalmette has been violating air quality standards and putting sulphur dioxide since at least 2013. (bizneworleans.com) An arcade customer went on a violent rampage after being kicked out. He returned back multiple times to smash windows, games and destroy property. (WWLTV.com) A deadly helicopter crash occurred after the aircraft hit a transmission line, temporarily cutting power to a few neighborhoods, amid thick fog. (NOLA.com) The Lower 9th Ward finally saw some progress on road drainage projects on Tuesday. The City broke ground on a $7.2 million project of repairs. (WWLTV.com) Coronavirus cases have recently risen by 11 percent in Orleans Parish amid more holiday travel. (New Orleans Patch) From our sponsor: Hey New Orleans, are you looking to buy a house, refinance or just explore your options? Check out the new Patch Mortgage Center for all your home financing needs! Today in New Orleans: "Breaking Bread" Film Screening with New Orleans JCC (2:00 PM) The "Who Dun it?" Mystery Book Club meets at Algiers Regional Branch Library (4:00 PM) "Every Body Dance Now" Community Dance Festival (6:30 PM) Christmas Concert by the Jefferson Community Band (7:00 PM) From my notebook: The New Orleans Recreation Development Commission needs *YOUR INPUT* on the new playground design for Werner Playground located at 4625 Werner Dr., New Orleans, LA 70127. Take this survey and let them know what you want. (Facebook) Turn your old car or truck into a Vehicle Of Hope for those who need it most! Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana accepts vehicle donations all year long, and those donations help fund more than 20 different programs. (Facebook)NOFD successfully battled a house fire on Shirley Drive, but the cause of the incident is still unknown. (WGNO New Orleans) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD's Sunniest Blooms (December 21) Add your event 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] Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next update. — Shannon Denney