🌱 Xavier Bomb Threat + Mask Mandate Lawsuit

New Orleans LA

01 February, 2022

4:58 PM

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Rise and shine, New Orleans! Let's get you all caught up to start this Wednesday, February 2 off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around New Orleans today. First, today's weather: A few morning showers. High: 71 Low: 58. Here are the top five stories today in New Orleans: Xavier University received a bomb threat on Tuesday and switched all its instruction to remote learning. Officials were given an all clear to return to campus Tuesday morning. It seems many historically Black colleges across the country have received bomb threats as well. (WDSU New Orleans) In a city council meeting Monday, it was revealed that the City of New Orleans budgets for 1,600 police officers, which is surprising because that is a number NOLA hasn't reached since before 2005 Hurricane Katrina. There are currently 903 officers actively working. (WDSU New Orleans) NOFD battled a three-alarm fire in an apartment complex in New Orleans East. No casualties were reported and the cause is unknown at this time. (Press Release Desk) After an exhaustive manhunt, the suspect in a murder and abduction case has turned himself into authorities. Edmond Ramee Sr. is accused of fleeing with his child after murdering his child's maternal grandfather. The child was returned safe and unharmed. (WWLTV.com) Mayor LaToya Cantrell, Dr. Jennifer Avegno, and the city health department are being sued over New Orleans' vaccination and mask mandates by over 100 plaintiffs claiming the mandate is preventing them from enjoying activities in New Orleans. (FOX 8 Live WVUE) From our sponsor: 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: Gallery Talk with Curator Mel Buchanan (12:00 PM) VCC Commission Meeting with the French Quarter Business Association (1:30 PM) Tulane University Men's Basketball at University of Houston (7:00 PM) From my notebook: The Cole Williams Band is LIVE at 5 pm today at the New Orleans Jazz Museum. (Instagram) Girls on the Run New Orleans is still seeking coaches for its Community Site at Lafreniere Park in Metairie and St. George's Episcopal School in New Orleans (Facebook) Krewe of House Floats has released official map for Mardi Gras 2022! (FOX 8 Live WVUE) 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 with your next update! — Shannon Denney