🌱 Mask Mandate In Effect Through Mardi Gras + Carjacking Fees

New Orleans LA

11 February, 2022

5:51 PM

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Hey, New Orleans! Let's get you started this Saturday with everything you need to know going on today in New Orleans. First, today's weather: Sun and some clouds. High: 63 Low: 36. Here are the top stories today in New Orleans: Despite complaints and a scheduled renewal, the French Quarter trash contract has been extended.(WDSU New Orleans) Amid the recent rise in auto-thefts, many citizens are being victimized twice when they have to pay to retrieve their car from a towing lot after its been stolen. City council has begun to address ways to combat these recovery fees. (WGNO New Orleans) The head of NOLA's Health Department, Dr. Jennifer Avegno, has announced that the New Orleans mask mandate is set to remain through Mardi Gras. (WWLTV.com) Today in New Orleans: Tai Chi in the Sculpture Garden at the New Orleans Museum of Arts (9:00 AM) Yoga with a Vue at Longue Vue House and Gardens (9:30 AM) Virtual Baby Artsplay at the New Orleans Museum of Arts (10:30 AM) Drum Program with Mestre Curtis Pierre at New Orleans Jazz National Park (10:30 AM) The Historic New Orleans Collection Winter Food Forum Culinary Delights of Mardi Gras (11:00 AM) Tulane University Men's Basketball vs Temple University (1:00 PM) "Queen Reesie" Program at New Orleans Jazz National Park (2:00 PM) From my notebook: St. Pius Catholic school had to close Friday following water main break in Lake Vista (WWLTV.com)There's a major leadership shake up at the DA's office and an apology for handling of 701 cases. (FOX 8 Live WVUE)Check out some resources for festive and safe Carnival celebrations on and off the route! (My New Orleans) 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] Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow for another update! — Shannon Denney