Community Corner
🌱 15 Year Old Booked For Murder + Housing Authority Controversy
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in New Orleans.
Hello again, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the New Orleans Daily. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's going on in town these days. Today's issue includes:
- City Council might hold a hearing for a former member of the Housing Authority board after she was abruptly removed from her position
- A man was fatally shot in Metairie
- A 15 year old has been arrested for the shooting death of an 18 year old
But first, today's weather:
Breezy; a morning t-storm. High: 72 Low: 46.
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Here are the top stories in New Orleans today:
- Former President of the Section 8 Resident Council for the Housing Authority Board is requesting a hearing from City Council after she was removed from her position by the mayor without giving a reason. According to a statement from Mayor Cantrell's office, this process is typical for removing someone from a directly appointed position, but according to state law, this is not the case for the Housing Authority. (WDSU New Orleans)
- A man was fatally shot in a backyard in Metairie on Monday night. Around 7:30 p.m., police responded to the scene on Academy Drive and found the victim who had been shot at least once. JPSO is continuing to investigate the shooting. (FOX 8 Local First)
- A 15-year-old boy has been arrested and booked for the second-degree murder of an 18 year old Saturday night on Canal Street. The two juveniles, who are both from the Baton Rouge area, allegedly had a confrontation around 8:30 p.m. which culminated in the elder individual sustaining multiple gunshot wounds. They were taken to the hospital where they later succumbed to their injuries. (FOX8LIVE)
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Today in New Orleans:
- Story Time at the Rosedale Branch Library (11:00 AM)
- Tulane University Women's Basketball vs New Orleans (6:00 PM)
- SIX at Saenger Theatre (7:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- The New Orleans Recreation Development Commission is hosting "Dancing thru the Holidays" on Dec. 20 for for all residents 55 yrs+! (New Orleans Recreation Development Commission via Facebook)
- You can register now for the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce's LUNA Ball on Dec. 17! The ball is an "immersive exploration of music, light, and art, honoring Arts New Orleans' vital work to improve the quality of life in New Orleans by supporting, activating, and investing in our city's cultural economy." (New Orleans Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
- Enter for your chance to win two free tickets to see "Memories of My Father" at Prytania Theatres at Canal Place with the New Orleans Film Festival! (New Orleans Film Festival via Facebook)
You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!
— Shannon Denney
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