🌱 Dillard University Bomb Threat + Unclaimed Lottery Prize

New Orleans LA

25 February, 2022

2:52 PM

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Happy Saturday, people of New Orleans! Here's everything happening today in New Orleans. First, today's weather: Some sun, then clouds; warmer. High: 66 Low: 59. Here are the top three stories in New Orleans today: Another New Orleans HBCU received a bomb threat this month forcing the university to close campus the Friday before Mardi Gras. Dillard University was the second college in New Orleans to have received a threat after Xavier University earlier this month. Over a dozen HBCUs have been threatened across the nation during this time as well. (WWLTV.com) Time is running out for the winner of a $50,000 lottery ticket bought in Slidell to claim their prize. The Powerball ticket was purchased five months ago at a Circle K and expires on March 31. No one has yet to come forward. (NOLA.com) The NOLA Public Schools District has accused the James M. Singleton Charter School operator of violating state sunshine laws. This comes after years of mismanagement accusations, but this alleged violation concerns the decision to disband a committee that it is required to have in the school's bylaws. (The Lens) Today in New Orleans: Tulane University Women's Beach Volleyball vs Nicholls (12:00 AM) Tulane University Women's Beach Volleyball vs Louisiana State University (12:00 AM) Tulane University Men's Tennis at NCAA (12:00 AM) Tai Chi: Introduction to the Yang Long Form (8:30 AM) Yoga with a Vue at Longue Vue House and Gardens (9:30 AM) Tulane University Women's Tennis at University of Louisiana at Lafayette (11:00 AM) Tulane University Women's Basketball at Temple University (1:00 PM) Tulane University Baseball at Louisiana Tech (2:00 PM) From my notebook: A segment of Tulane's Black History Month series has added lots of educational material in an effort to preserve the legacy of New Orleans' first Black radio DJ. You can learn more about "Dr. Daddy-O" at his digital library collection. (Tulane News)Is New Orleans ready for Mardi Gras revelers? A Q&A with health director Jennifer Avegno seems to suggest yes. (WWNO)The Treme Creole Gumbo and Congo Square Rhythms Festivals have announced their lineup for the dates of March 25th-27th. (My 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] You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you around. — Shannon Denney