🌱 Crime Surge Indictments + I-59 Crash

New Orleans LA

27 January, 2022

2:49 PM

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Good day, people of New Orleans! Shannon Denney here with the latest issue of the New Orleans Daily. First, today's weather: Rather cloudy and cool. High: 52 Low: 36. Here are the top four stories today in New Orleans: New Orleans police responded to a SWAT situation in Seabrook where a man had barricade himself inside his home and fired at law enforcement. (WDSU New Orleans) D.A. Jason Williams announces major indictments against a group of four who committed a one-day crime spree throughout NOLA. Some suspects are already out on bond, but the DA made promises to keep them in jail for a long time. (WDSU New Orleans) Five people had to be extricated and airlifted following an I-59 crash by St. Tammy first responders on Wednesday. (FOX 8 Live WVUE) NOPD is considering reimplementing 'proactive component' to address city's ongoing crime surge. The task force is expected to be similar to the ones disbanded in 2020, though with considerable updates. (FOX 8 Live WVUE) From our sponsor: Tackling a big to-do list around the house to start the new year? Our partners at Thumbtack, the home services app, have made hiring trusted local pros for pretty much any job extremely easy and intuitive. In minutes, you can find a painter, plumber, roofer or someone to help with small jobs such as trash hauling or appliance repair. And Thumbtack's rating system can give you confidence that you're hiring a quality pro you can count on. Click here to get started. Today in New Orleans: Tulane University Track at BU Terrier Classic (12:00 AM) Tulane University Women's Bowling at PVAM Invitational (12:00 AM) Tulane University Women's Swimming and Diving at Georgia Tech/Arkansas (2:00 PM) From my notebook: The Big Bass Rodeo returns Saturday, March 26! Registration opens Monday with the New Orleans City Park. (Instagram) Join NOMA today for a special Creative Mornings New Orleans program with singer-songwriter Joy Clark in NOMA's Lapis Center for the Arts. Doors open at 8:30 am! (Instagram) Track & Field registration is now open! Youth boys and girls ages 5-14. Register at your nearest rec center or playground with the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission. (Facebook) Join Global New Orleans on February 9 for "Great Decisions" with their partners at the World Affairs Council of New Orleans and learn more about the Russia-Syria conflict escalation! (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 catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new update! — Shannon Denney