🌱 9th Ward Bridge Closure + NOPD Searching For Two Men

New Orleans LA

15 March, 2022

2:27 PM

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Good day, neighbors! Shannon Denney here with the latest copy of the New Orleans Daily. First, today's weather: Finally, a a nice day, with a high of 70 and low of 54. Here are the top three stories today in New Orleans: The New Orleans police are searching for missing 72-year-old man. He was reported missing on Monday after being last seen walking to a store from his home on North Prieur St. (WDSU New Orleans)The Ninth Ward bridge will be closed for the next ten weeks to work on upgrades. Detours will be routed through Almonaster Ave and Lousia St through Claiborne Ave and and North Robortson St. RTA bus routes will also acomadate the shift. (WGNO New Orleans) Have you seen this man? NOPD is asking for the public's help in locating a 'person of interest' in a homicide that occurred on Mardi Gras Day. (WGNO New Orleans) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. We all know that Ring is the leader in video doorbells for home security. But did you know that Ring now makes a home security system that is getting raves from consumer electronic experts? (Reviewers at CNET called the new system — known as the Ring Alarm Pro — "a giant leap for home security"). So why the kudos? In a nutshell: the Ring Alarm Pro can protect your home both online and off. It includes a built-in eero Wi-Fi 6 router to help you get reliable physical and digital security in one, innovative device. Now you can help protect your home with all of the benefits of the Ring Alarm, to keep your home safe and secure, while experiencing fast, reliable connectivity. To learn more about the system CNET called "the future of home security" or to build your own custom system, you can visit Ring here. Today in New Orleans: Navigating the HDLC at the Preservation Resource Center (12:00 PM)Gallery Talk with curators Russell Lord and Brian Piper (12:00 PM)Twilight at Longue Vue: Cast Iron Cactus (5:00 PM)Tulane University Baseball vs Nicholls (6:30 PM)Turn it Up Music Fest at the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce (6:30 PM)Sensi Trails and Kat Hall at Come and Take it! (7:00 PM) From my notebook: The Port of New Orleans has named a new Harbor Police Chief, Melanie Montroll, who previously occupied the position of Assistant Harbor Police Chief, will be port of NOLA's first female chief. (WWLTV.com)Tickets went on sale Tuesday for the acclaimed musical 'Hamilton' which is coming to New Orleans in June and July. (WDSU New Orleans)Two years ago Tuesfsy, the first COVID-19 related death was recorded in Louisiana. (WGNO New Orleans) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Bayou Home Show & Cannata's Festival of Food (March 19) American Diabetes Association Diabetes Alert Day: Understand Your Risk (March 22) 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] That's it for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! — Shannon Denney