🌱 Youth Detention Escape + City Receives $155 Million Funding

New Orleans LA

16 June, 2022

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Good morning, neighbors! It's Friday in New Orleans and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Because community news matters! First, today's weather: Times of clouds and sun. High: 93 Low: 81. 📢 I'm looking for business owners and marketers in New Orleans who want to build awareness, connect with customers and increase sales. I have a limited number of sponsorships available to introduce our New Orleans Daily readers to local businesses they need to know about. If that's you, then I invite you to learn more and secure your spot now. Here are the top three stories in New Orleans today: I-10 saw two separate shootings on Wednesday night. Police responded to a report of a shooting around 6:15 at the Bullard Exit that left one victim, a woman who was shot in the leg. The incident required that traffic be diverted. The second shooting occurred at I-10 West and Franklin Ave at 10:20 p.m. where a man was struck by a bullet while driving and was transported to the hospital. (WDSU New Orleans) The City of New Orleans announced that they have received a $155 million investment in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. This money, according to Mayor Cantrell, will be put towards public safety, housing, tech and infrastructure. This investment also brings the total amount of federal funding that the city receives to $388 million. (Press Release Desk) Five Juvenile detainees escaped from Bridge City youth detention facility early Thursday morning through a hole in a bathroom ceiling. All five youth were apprehended within 24 hours, but this incident raises reg flags for the facility which has already had many recent incidents of detainees escaping. (NOLA.com) From our sponsor: Are you a New Orleans resident looking for an investment alternative to the stock market? Bloomberg recently asked experts where they'd invest $100,000 right now, and many of them had the same answer: fine art. Thinking you can't afford a Picasso? Well in 2012, Congress passed the JOBS Act, which allowed for the securitization of artwork. A company called Masterworks.io built the largest platform for buying and selling art securities. In the past, you could only buy shares of companies like Apple, but with this investing app, you can unlock this powerful investment. Meaning, you can invest in shares of million-dollar artwork. And in uncertain times, it turns out, fine art may be a wise investment. Here's why: Low correlation to stocks according to Citi Contemporary art historically returns 23.2% when inflation is >3% Contemporary art prices outpaced the S&P 500 by 164% (1995-2021) To learn more, visit Masterworks.io, where New Orleans Daily readers can skip the waitlist. See important Reg A Disclosures Today in New Orleans: Coffee and Gratitude - Virtual Breakfast Networking Hour (8 a.m.) Willie Green Project - Marigny Opera House (8 p.m.) From my notebook: A new report released by New Orleans Crime Coalition found that 75% of NOLA residents feel unsafe in new poll and overall satisfaction with the New Orleans Police department has dropped to its lowest since 2009 at 33% satisfaction. (WGNO New Orleans)The New Orleans Saints announced via instagram that they will be switching up their uniforms this upcoming season with a new black helmet for a few select games. Which games exactly they will wear them have yet to be confirmed. (New Orleans Saints via Instagram) The New Orleans Business Alliance announced they will be joining WBOK 1230AM and community partners for the first-ever Juneteenth Freedom Fest this Sunday. The inaugural Street Festival will have food trucks, a kids area, and more. (New Orleans Business Alliance 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 You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around. — Shannon Denney Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming New Orleans Daily? Contact me at [email protected]