🌱 New Saints Head Coach + NOLA EMS Stretched Thin

New Orleans LA

08 February, 2022

11:28 PM

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Good morning, New Orleans! It's Wednesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in New Orleans. First, today's weather: Plenty of sunshine. High: 62 Low: 41. Here are the top stories in New Orleans today: The New Orleans Saints have named their next head coach: Dennis Allen (New Orleans Patch) A recent study showed that New Orleans ranks as #4 as one of the U.S. cities with the worst litter problems. (WGNO New Orleans) Though 911 calls have returned to pre-pandemic levels, New Orleans EMS is still facing a 20% drop in mandpower with just 140 people to respond to NOLA's emergency needs. (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 Russell Lord (12:00 PM) InspireNOLA February Finance Committee (4:45 PM) Tulane University Men's Basketball at University of Memphis (7:00 PM) The Book of Hours at the Marigny Opera House (8:00 PM) From my notebook: Come out this Saturday to the New Orleans Jazz Museum for YelpNola's 10th Annual Krewe du Vieux tailgate! RSVP for free here! (Instagram) Girls on the Run New Orleans is excitedto announce they are bringing back their in person 5K Celebration on Saturday, May 21st at Joe W. Brown Park! (Facebook) Text the word TEST to 504.290.0145 to get a free at-home HIV test kit with the New Orleand Health Department. (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 Wednesday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! — Shannon Denney