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🌱 DA Takes On Second Job + MLK Jr Roadwork Project Begins

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Shannon Denney, Neighbor
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Hey, friends! It's me, Shannon Denney, your host of the New Orleans Daily — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town these days.Keep reading for the latest.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny with a t-shower. High: 94 Low: 78.

Here are the top three stories in New Orleans today:

  1. New Orleans DA Jason Williams has taken a second job as a civil litigator with a private law firm. The private law firm also happens to be the firm that defended Williams during his tax fraud trail last month. The firm, known as SEM&M, is based at Poydras Street. (FOX 8 Local First)
  2. The $5.5 million roadwork project on MLK Jr. Boulevard began on Monday. The project, financed by the Federal Highway Administration Surface Transportation program, will provide protected bike lanes, better crosswalks and ADA accessible ramps. (WDSU New Orleans)
  3. As the "smart cities" investigation drags on, Johnathan Rhodes, former director of the Mayor's Office of Utilities, and a central figure in the controversy and investigation, has resigned from his job. It is unclear exactly his reason, but the mayor's office is working to replace him while the investigation continues. (The Lens)

Today in New Orleans:

  • Rake Day at Longue Vue House and Gardens (All day)
  • Comedy Corner at Silk Road (7 p.m.)
  • Weekday High Flow Yoga at Hotel Peter and Paul Church (7 a.m.)

From my notebook:

  • The New Orleans Jazz Museum will feature a performance from Claude Bryant & The Allstars at their Balcony Courtyard concert series today at 5 pm! (New Orleans Jazz Museum via Instagram)
  • This month's French Quarter Business Association's networking luncheon on August 18th at Tableau will have guest speakers; Walt Leger of New Orleans & Co. and Rafael Goyeneche of the New Orleans Metropolitan Crime Commission. (French Quarter Business Association via Facebook)
  • Girls on the Run New Orleans has added a brand new site, the Alice M. Harte, Community Center of St. Bernard and Hynes Charter Schools. GOTR registration is now open for these sites!

You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Shannon Denney

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