🌱 New Crimestoppers Crime Solving Initiative + School Bus Crash

New Orleans LA

09 May, 2022

6:00 PM

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Hey, New Orleans! Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started off right. First, today's weather: Sunny. High: 87 Low: 70. Here are the top stories today in New Orleans: A school bus crashed in Marrero on Monday morning when the driver lost control and drove into a ditch. There were 8 children on the bus at the time, but only one was left with minor injuries. (WGNO New Orleans) Crimestoppers New Orleans has announced new crime solving incentive program where citizens can be awarded $1,000 if they help match a gun to a New Orleans crime and additionally crime matches will add $200 up to $2,000. (WDSU New Orleans) Budget talks begin at Kenner council meeting (WDSU New Orleans) As COVID cases in New Orleans continue to increase, with a current count of 545 new infections, the New Orleans Health Director addressed the summer COVID-19 surge concerns. Experts warn of 100 million predicted infections nationwide over the summer, but Dr. Jennifer Avegno claims that new resources and treatments available to the public should help stop the spread. (WDSU New Orleans) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. Did you know that Ring now makes a home security system that provides protection both online and off? It's called Ring Alarm Pro, a DIY home security system that includes a built-in eero Wi-Fi 6 router. To learn more about the security system that offers reliable physical and digital security in one innovative device, or to build your own custom system, you can visit Ring here. Today in New Orleans: Historic House Specialist: New Orleans (9:00 AM) Yoga with a Vue at Longue Vue House and Gardens (9:30 AM) Queen Nefertari Exhibit at Night at the New Orleans Museum of Arts (6:00 PM) Tulane University Baseball vs University of South Alabama (6:30 PM) From my notebook: Join the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission this Friday for Movies in the Park featuring A Bug's Life at Sankofa Wetland Park. The movie starts at 6:30 pm, blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics are welcome! (Facebook) Looking to switch it up? Check Out some new job postings across the New Orleans area! (New Orleans Patch)Is New Orleans the birthplace of rock 'n' roll'? A Louisiana lawmaker has proposed a new museum honoring the state's music history. (WDSU New Orleans) That's it for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! — Shannon Denney Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming New Orleans Daily? Contact me at [email protected]