🌱 NOLA Pride Parade In Jeopardy + Saturday Morning Homicide

New Orleans LA

04 June, 2022

7:59 PM

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Hello, friends! It's me, Shannon Denney, your host of the New Orleans Daily — here to impart all the most important things happening locally. Follow along for the latest... First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy. High: 92 Low: 77. Here are the top four stories today in New Orleans: Gun sales across NOLA and the Nation are soaring after President Biden's June 2 Control Speech. Not only are sales increasing but the value of firearms are as well, many people can purchase a gun and sell it back for more than they paid. (WGNO New Orleans) NOPD is investigating a Saturday morning homicide that left one victim just off I-10 Service road East. The victim, a male, suffered a gunshot wound and was found lying in the grass just after 6 a.m. (WWLTV.com) Due to the increase of clean-up crew costs, the New Orleans Pride Parade may be in jeopardy. The City of New Orleans requires that parades hire a clean up crew before they roll, but the post-pandemic price increase is so high that organizers fear they won't be able to afford it. (WDSU New Orleans) Despite the recent spike of juvenile delinquency rates, New Orleans has been decreasing the funding for multiple juvenile crime prevention programs. Incentives like Teen Court and Juvenile Courts which have demonstrated their usefulness in the past have both faced at least 20% cuts in their budgets. (WWLTV.com) Today in New Orleans: Free Family Sunday at Longue Vue House and Gardens (1 p.m.) French Quarter Rainbow Walking Tour (1 p.m.) "Pass It On" Open Mic & Showcase at NOMA (5 p.m.) From my notebook: Today is the last day of the Overlook Film Festival at Prytania Theaters at Canal Place. The film festival celebrates the horror and haunted of New Orleans' spirit and features a variety of films and performances. (NewOrleans.com)On the first Sunday of every month Julia Street opens up for an Art District Art Walk for the public to go and enjoy New Orleans' lovely art culture and new exhibits. (Country Roads Magazine)This year's New Orleans Orchid Society Show and Sale is being held this weekend at Lakeside Shopping Center. Today is the last day to check it out! 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 Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update. — Shannon Denney Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming New Orleans Daily? Contact me at [email protected]