🌱 New Early Childhood Education Tax + Algiers Weekend Shootings

New Orleans LA

01 May, 2022

7:08 PM

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Get on up, New Orleans! Here's everything you need to know to get this Monday started off right. First, today's weather: Partly sunny and humid. High: 86 Low: 73. Here are the top stories today in New Orleans: NOPD is investigating after fatal shooting Sunday night in Bywater. The crime was originally reported to be on Poland St around 8 pm but was later determined to have occurred on Dauphine St. The shooting left two victims who were taken to the hospital where one later died, which reclassified the incident as a homicide. (WDSU New Orleans) New Orleans voters approved an Early Childhood Education tax on Saturday which is expected to bring in $21 million annually for education in New Orleans. The tax will open 1,000 for seats for young children throughout the city. (The Lens) Three shootings in Algiers left 1 dead and 2 injured over the weekend. Officers heard gunshots around 5 pm on Saturday and were directed to the scene where they found the victim dead from a single gunshot inside his apartment. Half an hour later, police responded to a shooting on Lawrence Road where a victim was shot multiple times and taken to the hospital. Early Sunday saw the final shooting, when EMS responded to a man suffering from two gunshot wounds on Cobblestone Lane and was taken to the hospital. (WWLTV.com) Today in New Orleans: Fierce Trial Master File Summit (8:00 AM) From my notebook: A new "swashbucking outdoor production" from The Nola Project will open in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden from May 11–27.⁠ ⁠ Inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel, "Treasure Island", the exhibit will be open at NOMA for pirates of all ages. (Instagram) The Plaquemines Parish Seafood Fest came back for their first weekend after a long break due to COVID. (WDSU New Orleans)The Boil water advisory that was put in place on Saturday for New Orleans East after a contractor hit a water main has been lifted. (WWLTV.com) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Hire A Pro To Tackle Mom's To-Do List (May 8) Add your event Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon! — Shannon Denney Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming New Orleans Daily? Contact me at [email protected]