🌱 Plan Released For Violent Crime + Flash Flood Warnings

New Orleans LA

03 February, 2022

6:06 PM

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Welcome back, New Orleans! It's Friday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on in New Orleans today. First, today's weather: Colder; a p.m. shower or two. High: 43 Low: 33. Here are the top four stories in New Orleans today: NOPD Superintendent, Shaun Fergason, and the Orleans Parish DA, Jason Williams have joined together and released a 4-strategy plan to combat the recent violent crime wave in New Orleans. (WDSU New Orleans) Many flash flood warnings are in effect for much of South East Louisiana, including Orleans Parish. (WWLTV.com) WWTL-TV has released a Mardi Gras parade tracking app to help you stay ahead of the Mardi Gras festivities this season! (theneworleans100.com) A new study shows that in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, African-American people have twice the risk of contracting COVID than White people due to both individual and community factors. (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 Crimson Elite (12:00 AM) Coffee and Gratitude at the Virtual Breakfast Networking Hour (8:00 AM) French Quarter History Talk at Jean Lafitte National Park (9:30 AM) First Friday Guided House & Garden Tour with Camellias at Longue Vue (12:30 PM) First Friday at NOMA at the New Orleans Museum of Arts (6:00 PM) From my notebook: The New Orleans Jazz Fest has released festival passes with hotel accommodations and shuttle service! (Instagram) The New Orleans Chamber of Commerce and the City Of NOLA Office of Economic Development is hosting three virtual business information sessions that will connect local business owners and entrepreneurs with nonprofits that offer free or low-cost business assistance. (Facebook) Are you or someone you know a STEM major at a local HBCU? Are you interested in a paid summer internship with a local STEM-related business? You can apply now for the HBCU STEM Connect Internship with the Greater New Orleans, Inc. (GNO, Inc.) (Facebook) 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] Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll see you soon. — Shannon Denney