🌱 Close To New City Trash Contract + Man Robbed At Knifepoint

New Orleans LA

19 May, 2022

2:59 AM

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Hello, neighbors! It's me again, Shannon Denney, your host of the New Orleans Daily. First, today's weather: Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 91 Low: 77. Here are the top stories today in New Orleans: A man was carjacked on Monday afternoon while working on his car. The man was repairing his vehicle when the car started the roll backwards, when the man looked up he saw the thief sitting in the drivers seat and watched him drive away. (NOLA.com) Police responded to an armed robbery after a man walking through the French Quarter early Wednesday morning was held a knifepoint and made to withdraw cash from an ATM. (NOLA.com) The City of New Orleans is getting close to announcing their new contracts for trash collection in the city. Selection committees will meet in the coming weeks to consider proposals. (WDSU New Orleans) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. Whether you're working from home or streaming your favorite movies, the new Ring Alarm Pro gives you an internet connection you can count on — while simultaneously keeping your home safe and secure. To learn more about the innovative security system, or to build your own custom system, you can visit Ring here. Today in New Orleans: Garden Volunteers at Longue Vue House and Gardens (8:30 AM) Piano Hour with Josh Paxton at the New Orleans Jazz National Park (2:00 PM) Sip & Social Happy Hour at the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce (5:00 PM) Tulane University Baseball vs University of Memphis (6:30 PM) From my notebook: The Bridge City youth that escaped the facility in April has been apprehended and arrested in New Orleans on Tuesday. This time he was placed in the Orleans Parish Justice Center. (WDSU New Orleans)Looking for a new place to stay? Check out these 5 New Orleans area open houses! (New Orleans Patch)Fools Fest will be held in Covington at the Covington Trailhead from 1 to 9 pm. You can expect, music, food, fun this Saturday! (NOLA.com) Alrighty, you're all caught up 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]