Community Corner
🌱 Fentanyl Seized + Krewe Security Deadline
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in New Orleans.
Hey, neighbors. It's Thursday in New Orleans and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town, including news on:
- Record amounts of Fentanyl seized by DEA
- A student at an elementary school brought weapon
- Krewe Security
But first, today's weather:
A shower and thunderstorm. High: 72 Low: 44.
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Here are the top stories in New Orleans today:
- A child at KIPP Elementary school reportedly brought a gun to the school, though it was reported that it appeared no harm was intended or caused to other students. During recess, a student told a teacher that they had brought what was thought to be a BB gun to school, but it was later found out to be a real weapon. The gun was quickly confiscated. (WGNO New Orleans)
- The New Orleans DEA office reported that in 2022, they seized enough Fentanyl to wipe out the population of four states. They estimate that now about four out of ten pills that contain fentanyl contain a high enough dose to be considered lethal which is twice as much as it was in 2021. You can also view a new part of the DEA's website, which tracks how much of the drug has been seized. (BRProud.com)
- Mayor LaToya Cantrell has set a deadline for Mardi Gras Krewes to finalize their security plans for the parade routes. Security plans must be submitted by January 27th if they want to return to their original routes. NOPD is helping the Krewes to make sure that the officers running security are certified to work in Louisiana. (WDSU New Orleans)
Today in New Orleans:
- Teen Gaming Night at the River Ridge Library (4:30 PM)
- 2023 Women's Business Alliance: Holmes at Hyatt Centric French Quarter (5:00 PM)
- Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents Britten and Elgar (7:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- Tune in to the 71st Miss Universe Competition on Saturday, January 14th at 7:00 p.m. ET & streaming exclusively on Roku Player, which is being hosted in New Orleans! (Visit New Orleans via Instagram)
- Join Upturn Arts on January 16th at 4 PM at NOLA SPACES for their Porch Concert featuring Upturn Funk! (Upturn Arts via Facebook)
- Come work on your 2023 business development plan with the Urban League of Louisiana on January 26 from 1-4pm at the Regional Transportation Management Center! (Urban League of Louisiana via Facebook)
You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!
— Shannon Denney
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