🌱 Fatal Crash In Desire + Illegal Dumping Fines Increase

Hey, everybody! It's Wednesday in New Orleans and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally, including updates on:

• A car crash that veered off the road into two homes
• An update on the illegal dumping battle
• Affordable housing in NOLA

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But first, today's weather:

Humid with a t-storm or two. High: 84 Low: 72.

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Here are the top stories today in New Orleans:

1. A fatal car wreck involving two stolen vehicles left a 16-year-old dead after the car he was driving was struck and veered off the road into two houses. New Orleans police began investigating on Monday night in Desire where the driver of the other vehicle fled the scene and the 16-year-old was taken to the hospital where he died. (WDSU New Orleans)
2. New Orleans has increases the fine for illegal dumping to $500 along with community service and potential jail time in an effort to decrease the trash piles that have plagued the city. The Michoud exit on I-10 is currently closed until further notice while the DOTD cleans up the hundreds of tires that have been dumped there. There is also an incentive of $350 for citizens who report information that leads to an illegal dumping citation. (FOX 8 Local First)
3. New Orleans has received an "F" grade for our affordable housing situation for the 3rd year in a row. The annual HousingNOLA report card has yet again ranked New Orleans' affordable housing situation as dire, and states the median rent is $1,082 while the median income is $4,000, meaning that the average New Orleanian is spending about 30% of their income on housing. (WWLTV.com)

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Today in New Orleans:

• Wacoal Fit for the Cure Event at the Dillard's in Oakwood Center (10:00 AM)
• Arno Adoptable Dogs at Lafreniere Park Farmers Arts Market (2:00 PM)
• The Seagull or, How to Eat It a play at the New Orleans Museum of Arts (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Fall is in the air! Looking for a furry friend to keep you company during spooky season? Check out these pets up for adoption in the New Orleans area. (New Orleans Patch)
• InspireNOLA's citywide youth initiative to combat gun violence will hold their first event today beginning at 10am at the Smoothie King Center for students to gather. (Uptown Messenger)
• The stretch of Magazine street between Leake avenue and Walnut Street will be closed between now and November for repairs and maintenance. (WWLTV.com)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— Shannon Denney

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