🌱NOPD Seeks Car In NO East Death + Parades Spur Uptown Biz Boom

New Orleans LA

24 February, 2022

2:39 PM

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Rise and shine, New Orleans! It's Friday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around New Orleans today. First, today's weather: Cooler; a shower in the a.m.. High: 62 Low: 55. Here are the top three stories in New Orleans today: NOPD is searching for a suspect and vehicle connected to a New Orleans East homicide investigation. The incident occurred on February 9th and the police are using a photo of the vehicle for reference. Anyone with information should contact authorities. (WGNO New Orleans) A New Orleans family is asking for the public's help find in finding their missing teenage son who was last seen on Rocheblave St on February 10th. (WWLTV.com) Uptown businesses could not be more excited for the much-needed economic boom the parades are bringing this weekend. Many businesses have been struggling, and events like the Krewe of Druids are expected to rake in lots of income for any businesses near the parade. (WDSU New Orleans) 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 Women's Beach Volleyball vs Spring Hill College (Ala.) (12:00 AM) Tulane University Women's Beach Volleyball vs Georgia State University (12:00 AM) Tulane University Track vs American Athletic Conference (12:00 AM) Tulane University Men's Tennis at NCAA (12:00 AM) The Louisiana Early Ed Month Business Breakfast Briefing (8:00 AM) Tulane University Baseball at Louisiana Tech (6:00 PM) From my notebook: Looking for a less hectic place to participate in Mardi Gras festivities? Check out some recommendations here! (My New Orleans)Through all her ups and downs, Britney Spears has still found a way to give back to her home state. Recently she's donated an Emergency Vehicle to the Louisiana Red Cross that will be used in New Orleans over Mardi Gras this year. Look for a vehicle that says "generously donated by Britney Spears" on the side during the parades this year! (News Talk 96.5 KPEL)Looking for a COVID test this weekend? Check out a list of sources here. (WDSU New Orleans) 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] Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! See you tomorrow for your next update. — Shannon Denney