🌱Krewe To Throw COVID Tests + St. Tammany Bus Drivers Get Raise

New Orleans LA

23 February, 2022

6:41 PM

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Welcome back, New Orleans! Here's everything you need to know to get this Thursday started off right. First, today's weather: Fog in the morning; some sun. High: 78 Low: 60. Here are the top three stories today in New Orleans: In need of a COVID test this Mardi Gras weekend? Look no further than the Krewe of Muses who will be including take home rapid tests as one of their throws. The city health department will be handing them out at first aid stations along Canal St. There will also be a testing site at the New Orleans airport. (WWNO)The City Council has begun to respond to criticism from citizens after photos of mask-less Mayor Cantrell at a Mardi Gras ball surfaced, which goes against the city's current COVID guidelines.(WDSU New Orleans)After months of tension and "sickout" strikes, St. Tammany Parish school bus drivers are receiving $4,100 extra. This is the first time their pay has been raised since 1986. (NOLA.com) 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: Garden Volunteers at Longue Vue House and Gardens (8:30 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 Kyle Roussel at the New Orleans Jazz National Park (2:00 PM) From my notebook: New Orleans Recreation Development Commission is hiring! Come to their Job Fair today at Milne Rec Center from 9:00-11:00 AM. Interviews and hiring on the spot! Bring copy of driver's license & resume. (Facebook) Join the Neighborhood Engagement Office on 3/12 for a Central City Neighborhood Cares Initiative for a community care day and resource fair! (Nextdoor)Stay safe this weekend! You can find the city's health guidelines and COVID vaccine and testing sites at nola.gov/COVID (Facebook) 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 head out the door on this Thursday. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update! — Shannon Denney