🌱 NOLA School COVID Cases Increase + FBI Warns Of "Sextortion" Scheme

New Orleans LA

03 May, 2022

2:22 PM

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Happy Wednesday, New Orleans! Here's everything you need to know today in New Orleans. First, today's weather: Partly sunny and humid. High: 88 Low: 74. Here are the top stories in New Orleans today: COVID cases have more than doubled in New Orleans Public Schools since last week. There is a current total of 112 cases including staff and students, with 1/3 of those cases coming from Benjamin Franklin Highschool. (The Lens) An innocent driver was struck during a shooting between two other cars while driving on I-10 Monday afternoon. The driver, a woman whose identity has not been released, was taken to the hospital for treatment. Recent analysis shows that the majority of highway shootings occur on I-10, and are concentrated on the stretch of road across the Industrial Canal near the High Rise Bridge and the portion of I-10 that goes through Treme. (WWLTV.com) The FBI is warning Louisiana parents and children to be ware of an increasing "sextortion" scheme that targets adolescents via social media. Predators have been posing as children on social media and manipulating kids to send sexually explicit content of themselves, then blackmailing them with that content. Be suspicious of anyone you meet over social media and you can contact the FBI if you become or know someone who is a victim of this scheme. (WDSU New Orleans) From our sponsor: Hey, New Orleans — need something done in your home? Check out our new Local Businesses feature in New Orleans to find top-rated local pros for gardening, plumbing, house cleaning and so much more! Today in New Orleans: Louisiana Veteran Employment & Business Summit (9:00 AM) Gallery Talk at the New Orleans Museum of Arts (12:00 PM) May the Fourth: An At-Home Lightsaber Workshop (4:00 PM) 2022 Women's Business Alliance at the Hotel Indigo New Orleans French Quarter (5:00 PM) From my notebook: The head of the troubled Orleans Juvenile Justice Intervention center has resigned after months of difficulties, including staff shortages with a high turnover rate and the escape of multiple detainees. Superintendent Dichelle Williams will pose as interim director until the issues of the center can be addressed. (WWLTV.com)With hurricane season just a month away, Jefferson Parish leaders have begun to tell citizens they should start preparing. This includes, collecting supplies, planning evacuation routes and checking on neighbors and friends during their pre-hurricane season press conference.(NOLA.com)Looking for a new furry friend to keep you company this summer? There are many New Orleans area pets who need a home, including Paisley, May, Opal and more! (New Orleans Patch) 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 Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll see you soon. — Shannon Denney Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming New Orleans Daily? Contact me at [email protected]