🌱 UNO Catfishing Scam + Only A Few Outdoor Pools To Open This Summer

New Orleans LA

05 June, 2022

7:36 PM

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Hey, neighbors! It's Monday in New Orleans and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in the community today. Here goes. First, today's weather: Partly sunny. High: 90 Low: 77. 🏡 Looking for more real estate leads in New Orleans? Let us help you reach prospective home buyers and stand out from the competition. Click here to learn more. Here are the top three stories in New Orleans today: An online scam is costing potential UNO students thousands of dollars by catfishing them into thinking they've been accepted to the university. Victims reported receiving calls claiming that they had been awarded a scholarship to an online doctorate program and they only needed to pay an acceptance fee. (NOLA.com) In another example of pandemic staffing issues, only five of New Orleans' outdoor pools will open this summer due to a shortage of lifeguards. The city is still hiring in hopes that it could potentially open a few more It has increased pay as an incentive. (WWLTV.com) Energy rates for South Louisiana are expected to increase this month by as much as $25 per household due to storms and high gas prices. The New Orleans City Council is also currently deciding wether or not to approve a plan to pay for Entergy's storm repairs which might also increase the cost for customers. (U.S. News & World Report) Today in New Orleans: Summer 'Scapes Begins at Longue Vue House and Gardens (8:30 a.m.) Mini Masters at the Library at New Orleans Museum of Arts (10:30 a.m.) Tai Chi in the Sculpture Garden at New Orleans Museum of Arts (6 p.m.) From my notebook: Ian Somerhalder, the star of the hit TV show "Vampire Diaries," will be coming to New Orleans to sign bottles of his whisky brand. You can meet him on June 8 at the Rouses Market on Tchoupitoulas where he'll be promoting the brand he launched with his former co-star. (WGNO New Orleans)Mayor Cantrell has announced that Gregory Joseph will be the new director for the Office Of Communications for the city of New Orleans. Joseph will be the leading public information officer. (Press Release Desk)A trial date has been set for the teens who are accused of second degree homicide of Linda Frickey, who died in a brutal carjacking where one of her arms was torn from her body. The four teens are being tried as adults and face life in prison if convicted. (WGNO New Orleans) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Hire A Pro To Clean Up The Yard For Dad (June 19) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday. See you all tomorrow for another update! — Shannon Denney Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming New Orleans Daily? Contact me at [email protected]