🌱 Chris Owens Estate Sale + No National Guard For NOLA

New Orleans LA

13 June, 2022

8:55 PM

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Hi, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this warm morning to walk you through the most important things happening in town these days. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny. High: 92 Low: 78. Here are the top stories in New Orleans today: In a press conference this week about the upcoming special session, Louisiana Governor John Edwards stated that he would not send the national guard to New Orleans in response to the high levels of violence and crime the city has experiencing. The national guard is experiencing a labor shortage as well and Edwards doesn't feel sending in troops would be helpful. (FOX 8 Local First) A shooting in Mandeville left two victims, one dead and one wounded on Sunday night. Officers responded to a call of gunfire on Dupre Street around 9:30 and found two men suffering from gunshot wounds. The first victim died at the scene and the other is sill recovering in the hospital, according to reports. (NOLA.com) Occasional Wife Store has announced that it will be holding an estate sale of possessions of the New Orleans icon, Chris Owens, who passed in April. The ent takes place June 17 and 18. The public and fans can come and view or purchase items from her estate. (WDSU New Orleans) Today in New Orleans: New Orleans Bride Bridal Show at the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce (5 p.m.) Queen Nefertari Exhibit at Night at New Orleans Museum of Arts (6 p.m.) Live Music at the Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain Hotel (7 p.m.) From my notebook: Covington has a Freedom parade and lots of all-day fun family activities planned for this year's Juneteenth in Atkins Park. (NOLA.com) The Urban League of Louisiana is currently offering a course to help you learn the basics of Google Forms, including creating a variety of question types, layout and functionality within Google Forms, and how to view and analyze the data. You can sign up on its website. (Urban League of Louisiana via Facebook) Looking to switch up your career path? The Regional Transit Authority is currently hiring for several positions agency-wide! You can visit their website to apply and learn more. (Regional Transit Authority via Facebook) 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 Tuesday! 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]