🌱 Indoor Mask Mandate Lifted + Boil Water Advisory for Jefferson

New Orleans LA

03 March, 2022

4:55 PM

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Up and at 'em, New Orleans! Let's get this day started. Here's everything worth knowing today in New Orleans. First, today's weather: Partly sunny and nice. High: 78 Low: 62. Here are the top four stories today in New Orleans: A boil water advisory has been issued for parts of Jefferson Parish, including Jean Lafitte, Barataria and Crown Point. The water pressure apparently dropped below a safe threshold during a main water line repair and is expected to remain in effect for the next 36-48 hours. (NOLA.com) NOLA's indoor mask mandate was lifted on Thursday morning. If the downward trend in posotive tests continues, the vaccine and test requirement will be lifted for buisness on March 21. Masks are still required in healthcare facilities and on public transit. (WDSU New Orleans) The Lousiana State Police had a busy Mardi Gras this past weekend. They seized a total of 24 illegally possessed firearms, made arrested 44 arrests and made almost 1,100 public assists. (BRProud.com) Central repairs to one of NOLA's water mains have been completed and water pressure is finally expected to return to normal in New Orleans East, Gentilly, Mid-City, Lakecity and CBD. (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: Coffee and Gratitude at the Virtual Breakfast Networking Hour (8:00 AM) Junior Garden Volunteers at Longue Vue House and Gardens (9:00 AM) First Friday Guided House & Garden Tour: Tulips at Longue Vue (12:30 PM) First Fridays at NOMA: Take It Easy at the New Orleans Museum of Arts (6:00 PM) Tulane University Baseball vs Mississippi State University (6:30 PM) From my notebook: Plant sales return to Pelican Greenhouse TOMORROW and we've got some great offerings up for grabs! See availability at the New Orleans City Park. (Facebook)Want to say more up to date on NOLA public transit? Visit the Reginoal Transit Authrotiy's website for more information and access to each RTA meeting for the month of March. (Facebook)Classes begin next Tuesday! There is still time to apply but there are only 10 spots left! Register now here with the Urban Leauge of Louisiana. (Facebook) 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! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update. — Shannon Denney