🌱 Attendance Awareness Month + No Open Burns In Southeast Louisiana

Hello all. It's me, Shannon Denney, your host of the Daily. Keep reading to find out the most important things going on in town, including updates on...

• Fire safety
• Student school attendance
• The new Mississippi River Bridge

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But first, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 81 Low: 64.

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Here are the top stories in New Orleans today:

1. NOLA Public Schools officials are going door to door across New Orleans shedding light on Attendance Awareness Month. Since the pandemic and Hurricane Ida, attendance across New Orleans schools has declined. Officials have been taking it upon themselves to go door to door and impress upon others the importance that attendance has on a child's education. (WDSU New Orleans)
2. The National Weather Service has issued a "Red Flag Warning" to all of Southeast Louisiana asking residents not to openly burn material. It is also, as the New Orleans Fire Department has reminded the public, illegal to conduct open burns in Orleans Parish. Right now is an especially dangerous time, with dry air and high winds. (Press Release Desk)
3. The new Mississippi River Bridge could potentially destroy an old growth forest with trees that have been standing for as long as 300 years. There are three potential zones where the bridge could connect in Iberville Parish, and many residents are campaigning against the proposed use of the land. The DOTD is preforming studies to see which area of forest would feel the least impact of the bridge were to be built. (WAFB)

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Today in New Orleans:

• Tulane University Men's Tennis at Bama Invitational (All Day)
• Chris Rock Ego Death World Tour 2022 (8:00 PM)
• Raw Dog Comedy at the Ugly Dog Saloon (8:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• This Saturday the galleries of the Arts District of New Orleans is hosting its First Saturday gallery openings in conjunction with ART FOR ARTS' SAKE in Downtown. Stroll Julia Street and the immediate blocks off on Camp and Magazine Street to see some great art! (Arts District of New Orleans via Facebook)
• Join the Friends of Lafitte Greenway and the breeze at their free @fitlotusa class on the Greenway! (Friends of Lafitte Greenway via Facebook)
• Entergy will be holding meetings across New Orleans at multiple locations over the next few weeks to help inform Orleans residents on energy issues and give help navigating bills. You can see a list of places and times here. (WWLTV.com)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you soon.

— Shannon Denney

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