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🌱 Fire at Orleans Parish District Court + Fatal Hit And Run

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Shannon Denney, Neighbor

Welcome back, New Orleans! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including updates on:

  • Suspicious fire at Parish District Court
  • Float mishap
  • Fatal hit and run

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 68 Low: 52.

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Here are the top stories in New Orleans today:

  1. A fire broke out at the Orleans Parish Civil District Court on Sunday morning. NOFD firefighters arrived on scene just before 7:20 AM in a first floor office. The cause of fire has been categorized as "very suspicious" but was brought under control by 7:50 AM, but the court will be closed on Monday. (WDSU New Orleans)
  2. The jester float in the Krewe of Pygmalion was "decapitated" after running into an oak tree limb on Saturday night. The collision happened at Magazine and Jefferson and a rider fell off the float when they went to check the damage. The parade was delayed by half an hour but the rider was not injured. (WWLTV)
  3. A suspect has been arrested in the case of a fatal hit and run in Jefferson on Saturday evening. Around 7:30 PM, a woman was crossing the westbound lanes of US 90 when she was struck by a vehicle. The victim suffered injuries and died at the scene after the vehicle fled. Lousiana state police was able to identify the vehicle and a Gretna woman has been arrested. (WDSU New Orleans)

Today in New Orleans:

  • Nama Chocolate Making at the Harahan Branch Library (4:30 PM)
  • Gay Carnival Krewes at the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce (6:00 PM)
  • Book Club at the Rosedale Library (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • NOMA announced it will be operating on an adjusted schedule this week in observance of Mardi Gras, see the times here if you want visitors to have a change to check out their sculpture garden! (New Orleans Museum of Art via Facebook)
  • Curious why are medians called 'neutral ground' in New Orleans? Listen to this article by The Times-Picayune to learn where to term originates! (Biloxi Sun Herald)
  • The intersection will be closed on North Broad and Bienville through February 16th for utility work this week. (Mid-City Messenger)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Shannon Denney

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