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🌱 Duplessis Wins Senate Seat + Mayor's Appoints Must Now Be Approved
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Hello all. Shannon Denney here with your Thursday edition of the New Orleans Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's going on in town. Including updates on...
- City Council now must approve Mayor's appointments
- New senator representing the NOLA region
- Homicide in Little Woods
But first, today's weather:
Mostly sunny and nice. High: 75 Low: 62.
Here are the top stories in New Orleans today:
- New Orleans has elected a new state senator, Democrat Royce Duplessis, who beat out his challenger Mandy Landry by 52%. Duplessis will take over the spot previously occupied by former Senator Karen Carter Peterson who resigned in April citing a gambling addiction. Duplessis will represent the Eastbank, Westbank, downtown and the CBD. (WDSU New Orleans)
- The only proposition on New Orleans' 2022 midterms ballot has passed, now requiring that City Council approve the Mayor's appointments to major posts. It passed with a 62% approval, signifying that New Orleanians want more transparency in their government. (WWLTV.com)
- A man was shot and killed on Wednesday night in Little Woods. Police arrived on scene after 9:30 pm to Bishop Morton Drive and confirmed a man dead at the scene just before 9:50 pm. (WWLTV.com)
Today in New Orleans:
- Restore Louisiana at the River Ridge Library (10:00 AM)
- 2022 Energize Louisiana: NOLA Happy Hour (5:30 PM)
- Tulane University Women's Basketball vs University of Alabama (6:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Join the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce on November 15th for their for Power Hour, 'a business to business networking and educational event' where you can 'market your business with a one minute pitch, exchange cards, and meet other professionals'. (New Orleans Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
- The Friends of Lafitte Greenway is hosting a community conversation on all things Greenway on November 17th at the Greenway Plaza from 4-6pm. (Friends of Lafitte Greenway via Facebook)
- The culprit of the two bomb threats directed at the Kenner Discovery School this week have allegedly been found to be coming from 15-year-old boy from another state. (NOLA.com)
Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update.
— Shannon Denney
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