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🌱 City Prepares For Final Four + Homicide In NOLA East

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Shannon Denney, Neighbor
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Happy Friday, people of New Orleans! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in New Orleans today.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 74 Low: 61.

Here are the top three stories today in New Orleans:

  1. Mayor Cantrell and the City Of New Orleans have announced their safety preparations for the NCAA Men's Final Four. Locals can expect an increase in heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic this coming weekend. (Press Release Desk)
  2. NOPD is investigating after a man was found dead after being shot in New Orleans East on Thursday morning. Police responded to the call around 7 am and found the victim who was pronounced dead at the scene. (WDSU New Orleans)
  3. New Orleans police are currently searching for a missing woman. April Poole was last seen on March 28 leaving her home on Rampart Street. You can view a photo of her here and anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crimestoppers. (WDSU New Orleans)

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Today in New Orleans:

  • Tulane University Women's Beach Volleyball at Ottawa University Arizona (12:00 PM)
  • Tulane University Men's Tennis vs USF (1:00 PM)
  • Tulane University Women's Beach Volleyball at University of Tennessee at Martin (6:00 PM)
  • Tulane University Baseball at University of Memphis (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Are you a prospective New Orleans homeowner? Look through 5 new homes on the market here! (New Orleans Patch)
  • The City Of New Orleans announced it is seeking requests from qualified contractors for sanitation proposals. (Press Release Desk)
  • The New Orleans Jazz Museum is excited to announce the opening of their newest exhibit on April 7: NOLA Hip Hop & Bounce Party. (Instagram)

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

— Shannon Denney

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