🌱 Another Tornado Hits Louisiana + NOLA East Homicide

New Orleans LA

01 April, 2022

10:44 AM

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Happy Saturday, New Orleans! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally today. First, today's weather: Cloudy with a t-storm or two. High: 73 Low: 60. Here are the top three stories in New Orleans today: Mayor Cantrell announced Thursday a new plan to help combat the illegal tire dumping that has been plaguing NOLA East residents for years. The city will partner with a state program run by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Equality. The city will receive $42,000, among other things, to help address the tire situation. (FOX 8 Local First) The second tornado to hit Louisiana in the past two weeks touched down in Roseland on Wednesday evening. It was on the ground for approximately 6.1 miles with the most concentrated damage around Highway 10 where the EF1-rated storm damaged multiple homes and uprooted trees. (WGNO New Orleans)Police responded to a call on Almonaster Avenue on Thursday morning where they found a victim suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was male and was pronounced dead at the scene. NOPD is still investigating the incident, including suspects and potential motive. Anyone with information is asked to contact them or Crimestoppers. (WDSU New Orleans) Today in New Orleans: Tulane University Track & Field at Houston Alumni Invitational (12:00 AM) Yoga in the Sculpture Garden at the New Orleans Museum of Arts (8:00 AM) Tai Chi in the Sculpture Garden at the New Orleans Museum of Arts (9:00 AM) Tulane University Women's Beach Volleyball at Missouri State University (9:00 AM) HERPS Slidell Exotic Reptile & Pet Show (10:00 AM) Ragtime Festival at Jean Lafitte National Park (11:00 AM) Tulane University Baseball at University of Memphis (2:00 PM) From my notebook: After a closure lasting over 3 years, the U.S. 11 bridge linking Slidell and New Orleans has finally reopened. (NOLA.com)Leila Eames, a formerly retired longtime educator, has been appointed to Orleans Parish School Board by a 4-1 vote. She will fill the first district spot vacated by John Brown's resignation until a special election is held this fall. (NOLA.com)University of New Orleans Lakefront's "Hogs For The Cause" culinary competition and fundraiser is going on today to help kids with brain cancer. Check it out! (WGNO New Orleans) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: 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] You're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon. — Shannon Denney