🌱 Storm Protection Repairs Finally Finished + 9th Ward Crime Summit

New Orleans LA

27 May, 2022

6:14 PM

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Morning, neighbors! It's me, Shannon Denney, your host of the Daily. Come along for the most important things going on in town these days. First, today's weather: Plenty of sun. High: 86 Low: 72. Here are the top three stories in New Orleans today: After 17 years of post-Katrina repairs, the Army Corps of Engineers has finally completed the new system of 'floodgates, strengthened levees and other protections.' The new system is 130 miles long and should hold off a storm surge of 30 feet. (U.S. News & World Report) After U.S. Department Of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm paid a visit to New Orleans, Mayor Cantrell issued a statement regarding the visit and how New Orleans is 'uniquely positioned' to pioneer a new wave of green energy technology and practices. (Press Release Desk) New Orleans City Council member, Oliver Thomas, hosted a crime summit in the lower ninth ward on Thursday night that brought out over a hundred people to talk about the increasing crime wave New Orleans has been suffering. The main topic of the night was concerns about the effect heavy crime has on youth and many proposed solutions and offered opinions. (WWLTV.com) Today in New Orleans: Tai Chi at Longue Vue House and Gardens (8:30 a.m.) Yoga at Longue Vue House and Gardens (9:30 a.m.) Public Tour of Queen Nefertari's Egypt at NOMA (1 p.m.) The Wait Room by Flyaway Productions (2 p.m.) Courtyard Jazz Performance at the New Orleans Jazz National Park (2 p.m.) From my notebook: The New Orleans Saints is holding a raffle for a pair of tickets to 8 regular-season games in NOLA, a $250 team shop gift card, and a $250 Seat Geek gift card. You can sign up for a chance to win at the link in their Instagram bio. (Instagram) In response to the recent rise in COVID infections, the New Orleans Health Department is still offering the ability to pick up a free mask at NOLA public libraries or a few fire station locations. (Facebook)Registration for Youth Summer Camps with the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission begins today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Milne Rec Center and Rosenwald Rec Center. (Facebook) Now you're in the loop and ready to start 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]