🌱 Flood Insurance Rates Increase + Fatal Crash On I-10

New Orleans LA

30 March, 2022

11:11 AM

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Get on up, New Orleans! Let's get you started this Thursday with everything you need to know going on around town today. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 76 Low: 58. Here are the top three stories today in New Orleans: NOPD is currently investigating a fatal crash on I-10. Late Tuesday, a driver struck a woman who was walking along the shoulder. She was pronounced dead at the scene. (WDSU New Orleans) New flood insurance rates for New Orleanians will take effect Friday. Greater New Orleans Incorporated and elected officials are seeking a delay to prevent citizens from having to pay the increased price. (FOX 8 Local First)A mother and son have been accused of stealing over $91,000 from an elderly relative. The St. Tammany Sheriff's investigation has found they've stolen and spent the money between July 2021 and February 2022. (NOLA.com) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you in part 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? To learn more about Ring Alarm Pro, the system CNET called "the future of home security," or to build your own custom system, visit Ring here. 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) Zydeco Dance at Jean Lafitte National Park (4:00 PM) An Evening with Nefertari at Café NOMA (5:30 PM) From my notebook: Jazz Fest 2022 cubes released: See set times, stages for your favorite acts! (FOX 8 Local First) It's that time of year for "Open Canoeing & Fishing" with the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission at Joe W. Brown Park (5601 Read Blvd). No equipment or experience is required. FREE and open to all. Bring your family and friends. Every Saturday, 10 AM-2 PM. (Facebook) If you are interested in donating to tornado relief efforts for St. Bernard Parish with Greater New Orleans, Inc. (GNO, Inc.) you can make a donation here. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (March 31) The New Orleans Ragtime Festival (April 2) 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! See you all tomorrow for another update. — Shannon Denney