🌱 Shooting Death Of 3-Year-Old Investigated + Oyster Shell Recycling

New Orleans LA

29 April, 2022

4:15 PM

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Good morning, people of New Orleans! Shannon Denney here with your Saturday issue of the New Orleans Daily. First, today's weather: Partly sunny. High: 85 Low: 72. Here are the top three stories today in New Orleans: More information on the death of a 3-year-old girl who was shot earlier this week. An investigation revealed that the victim found her 18-year-old brother's gun in the bathroom of their home while the brother was in the bedroom. The gun did not have the safety on and the 3-year-old fired a shot that killed her. The brother has been taken into custody under negligent homicide counts. (WWLTV.com) Louisiana is the No. 1 oyster producer in the country, but few of the shells make it back to our reefs, which are an important part of the ecosystem. The Coalition to Restore Costal Louisiana has begun a program where restaurants and public drop off spots where discarded oyster shells are used to build new reefs and protect the coast. The public drop off spots are at Half Full on Mondays from 9-5 and at The Green Project on Saturdays from 11-5. (WDSU New Orleans) Jefferson Parish residents are asking the Jefferson Parish School Board for more Black and Hispanic election districts. The current school board, which seats 9 members, is two-thirds white while the district it oversees is only one-third white. The board is set to vote Wednesday on a redistricting proposal that largely keeps lines where they are. (NOLA.com) Today in New Orleans: 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) Yoga with a Vue at Longue Vue House and Gardens (9:30 AM) Festival International de Louisiane at Jean Lafitte National Park (1:00 PM) Tulane University Baseball at University of Central Florida (5:00 PM) From my notebook: Celebrate NORD's 75th anniversary by checking out its 75th Anniversary online store for t-shirts, hats, yard signs, flags, lapel pins and more! (Facebook) The North Lopez Bike and Pedestrian Bridge is open for public use! The new bridge safely connects the neighborhood to the Greenway across the St. Louis Canal. (Facebook) Registration is open for the most joyful 5k in New Orleans! Girls on the Run Spring 5k Presented by The Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust will be on May 2. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: New Orleans Comic Con (April 30) Hire A Pro To Tackle Mom's To-Do List (May 8) Add your event You're officially in the loop for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update. — Shannon Denney Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming New Orleans Daily? Contact me at [email protected]