🌱Wharf Fire + Increased Carjackings

New Orleans LA

04 January, 2022

11:48 PM

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Hello, people of New Orleans! It's me again, Shannon Denney, your host of the New Orleans Daily. First, today's weather: Pleasant with clouds and sun. High: 69 Low: 60. Here are the top stories in New Orleans today: Despite increasing omicron cases, the Archdiocese of New Orleans has dropped masking in Catholic schools and faces backlash from parents. (NOLA.com) Even though the New Orleans City Council vote to decriminalize and pardon marijuana convictions was set to go into effect in September, convictions still remain on criminal records. No action has been taken to being the process of pardoning. (Louisiana Weekly) A huge wharf fire in New Orleans port required a crew of 55 firemen to get the blaze under control. (BRProud.com) Since New Years Eve, more than a dozen vehicle thefts have occurred in New Orleans. Carjackings increased by 20% in 2021 and it seems this trend is going to continue in the new year. (WBRZ) Today's New Orleans Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in New Orleans: Tulane University Men's Basketball at East Carolina University (6:00 PM) Tulane University Women's Basketball vs University of Central Florida (6:00 PM) From my notebook: New Orleans Recreation Development Commission's new spring FitNOLA schedule has begun. Keep those New Year Resolutions and join them for a FREE fitness class! (Facebook)St. Tammany has opened two free COVID testing sites available today on a first come first serve basis. (NOLA.com)New Orleans residents held a justice march for the 7-year-old who was tragically murdered last week. (WDSU New Orleans) 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] Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with another update. — Shannon Denney