🌱 Temporarily Stabilized Gas Prices + Shootings Across NOLA Area

New Orleans LA

14 March, 2022

4:03 PM

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Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on locallytoday. First, today's weather: Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 72 Low: 56. Here are the top stories today in New Orleans: Four people were injured in two separate shootings on Monday in New Orleans. The first shooting occurred in the early morning at the intersection of St. Roche Ave and Benefit St and injured three victims after a verbal argument. The second shooting had one victim on Read Boulevard and he was transported to the hospital. Anyone with information regarding these incidents is asked to contact NOPD or Crimestoppers. (WDSU New Orleans) At least for the moment, it seems that New Orleans gas prices have stabilized at $4.17 per gallon. A decrease in the national average could be possible in the next few days but long term stability is unlikely. (FOX 8 Local First) A shooting in Harvey late Sunday night left one dead, two hurt. The Jefferson Parish Sheriff has yet to release any more information regarding a potential motive or suspects. (WDSU New Orleans) Today in New Orleans: FREE WEBINAR on Saints, Symbols, and Spaghetti (11:30 AM) Yoga with a Vue at Longue Vue House and Gardens (9:30 AM) Down On Their Luck Orchestra in Concert (1:00 PM) Tulane University Women's Tennis vs Southern Methodist University (2:00 PM) An Introduction to Gretna's Historic Districts (5:00 PM) Tulane University Baseball at Louisiana State University (6:30 PM) From my notebook: The New Orleans East Hospital is offering a stroke prevention seminar for the public on March 19th. (WWLTV.com)Tulane is beginning a 14 million dollar, 5-year long study on estrogen's contradictory dementia effects. The (New Orleans CityBusiness)Warren Woodfork, the first Black NOPD superintendent, has passed away at 85. (Louisiana Weekly) 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] Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday. I'll see you around! — Shannon Denney