🌱 St. Tammy Water System Funding + COVID Cases Drop In Schools

New Orleans LA

24 January, 2022

10:39 PM

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Good morning, New Orleans! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's what's happening today in New Orleans. First, today's weather: Cooler; a little morning rain. High: 53 Low: 42. Here are the top stories in New Orleans today: The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival has announced its 2022 lineup! (My New Orleans) The troubled East St. Tammany water system will receive $23 million for new water towers and other upgrades. (NOLA.com) Metairie man convicted of tricking women into changing his diapers has been arrested again, but this time on new charges of human trafficking. (NOLA.com) Finally, some good COVID news, cases, and quarantines in New Orleans public schools are experiencing a big drop, about 50%, compared to last week. (NOLA.com) Last week, we told you about our new favorite non-alcoholic go-to — the refreshingly bitter drinks from our partners at Betera. They're chef-created from natural botanicals, lightly effervescent and worthy of life beyond "Dry January." We mentioned that their Ginger-Orange was excellent; we've since tried Elderflower-Lime and loved it as well — light and floral with the perfect amount of zing. We're converts. Enough of you took Betera up on their 15% discount on first orders for Patch Daily readers that they've extended the offer for another week. Use PATCH15 at checkout. Highly recommended — try Betera here. Today in New Orleans: From my notebook: Join the New Orleans Jazz Museum this Saturday between 12- 2 PM for a book signing! Meet author Royd Anderson as he signs his new book "New Orleans Disasters: Firsthand Accounts of Crescent City Tragedy". (Instagram) Girls on the Run New Orleans has announced the Belle Chasse YMCA will be hosting a Girls on the Run team this Spring! The Belle Chasse Team is open to any girl in the community in grades 3rd-5th (Facebook) The Regional Economic Competitiveness Officer opening with the New Orleans BioInnovation Center is a unique opportunity as the central coordinator of new and existing resources to better southeast Louisiana's competitiveness. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Home & Remodeling Show with Ralph's Market Food Fest (January 29) 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] You're officially in the loop for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with another update! — Shannon Denney