🌱 Wastewater COVID Spike + NOPD Staffing Crisis Plans

New Orleans LA

14 May, 2022

2:32 AM

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Good morning, New Orleans! Let's get you started this Saturday with everything you need to know going on in town today. First, today's weather: Couple of thunderstorms. High: 87 Low: 72. Here are the top stories in New Orleans today: New Orleans' wastewater collection numbers are showing a spike in potential COVID-19 infections throughout parts of the city. The French Quarter's amount has increased by 10 times while the Little Woods area has increased by 100 times. (WGNO New Orleans) NOPD is investigating after a man was shot and killed on Friday morning in the St. Claude neighborhood. The victim was declared dead at the scene after police responded to a report at the intersection of French and North Prieur Streets around 8 am. (WDSU New Orleans) NOPD and Superintendent Shawn Ferguson addressed the staffing crisis as the summer, historically a time that crime peaks in New Orleans, approaches. 'Operation Golden Eagle' is set to return this year, which staffs officers on 12 hour shifts. (WDSU New Orleans) Today in New Orleans: "Hank Williams: The Lonesome Tour" at the National WWII Museum (7:00 PM) Talented in Theatre: "Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)" (7:00 PM) From my notebook: Parts of Southeast Louisiana, including New Orleans, is under a Level 1 risk for a severe storm threat this weekend. You can expect strong winds and thunderstorms. (WDSU New Orleans)New Orleans will be able to see a lunar eclipse, or the "super flower blood moon" this Sunday at 9:15 pm and will last for about an hour and a half. (WDSU New Orleans)The City of New Orleans announced that is has completed $2 million dollar roadway reconstruction project in NOLA East this past Thursday, which began in January 2021. (WGNO New Orleans) Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. 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]