🌱 Back-To-Back Fires + New Park In Gentilly

New Orleans LA

16 February, 2022

5:57 PM

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Hello, neighbors! It's me again, Shannon Denney, your host of the New Orleans Daily. First, today's weather: A few t-storms, some severe. High: 75 Low: 47. Here are the top four stories today in New Orleans: The NOFD battled back-to-back fires across the city on Wednesday morning. A single-family household and storage facility both suffered damages from the flames. No injuries were reported and the causes of both fires are still under investigation. (WGNO New Orleans) Plans for a new park in Gentilly are finally taking shape. The 27-acre space will include trails, a playground, and places to sit among other things. The park will also serve as a way to retain water and prevent street flooding. (Gentilly Messenger) The Lucha Krewe had nearly $5000 worth of sound equipment and a generator stolen from their storage unit on Sunday, but thanks to donations from other Krewes, they will still be able to march in the parade this year. (FOX 8 Live WVUE) The New Orleans Police Department has released the video of a gunfire exchange with an armed robbery suspect. The suspect was shot twice and was booked for armed robbery and first-degree murder charges. (WDSU New Orleans) From our sponsor: Hey New Orleans, are you looking to buy a house, refinance or just explore your options? Check out the new Patch Mortgage Center for all your home financing needs! Today in New Orleans: Estate Planning: What, Why, How? Leaving An Impactful Legacy (9:00 AM) Yoga with a Vue at Longue Vue House and Gardens (9:30 AM) French Quarter Jazz Piano Hour at Jean Lafitte National Park (2:00 PM) Piano Hour with Linda Aubert at the New Orleans Jazz National Park (2:00 PM) Nonprofit Fundraising 101 at New Orleans Chamber of Commerce (3:00 PM) From my notebook: Girls on the Run New Orleans is at TWO parks this season, Lafreniere Park in Metairie and City Park in New Orleans. Any girl in grades 3rd-5th is welcome to join! (Facebook)The New Orleans superintendent search is on track to have new schools leader by April. (NOLA.com)COVID-19 cases are cautiously trending down, but the next few weeks are critical in making sure it stays that way. NOLA PS will be distributing 40,000 rapid antigen tests across schools to help kids get back to class. (FOX 8 Live WVUE) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Learn How To Reduce Your Risk For Heart Disease During American Heart Month (February 28) 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 all caught up for today. I'll see you around! — Shannon Denney