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🌱 Friday Night Shootings + April 30th Parish Elections
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in New Orleans.
Happy Monday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know today in New Orleans.
First, today's weather:
Rather cloudy and humid. High: 79 Low: 60.
Here are the top stories today in New Orleans:
- Early voting for the upcoming April 30th parish elections began Satureday and runs until April 23rd. Amoung other issues, taxes that benefit child care, property and the DA's office will be on the ballot this year. (NOLA.com)
- NOPD is investigating after a pair of shootings that took place in New Orleans East on Friday night left three wounded. Police responded to the first shooting at I-10 West at Crowder just after 9 pm where they found two victims, a man and woman, suffering from a gunshot wound. The second shooting transpired at Basinview Drive and left a single victim who suffered a single gunshot wound. All three were taken to the hospital for treatment and their investigations are ongoing. (WWLTV.com)
- The almost-victim of a carjacking fought back on Thursday when two suspects attempted to steal his car. The vehicle owner shot and injured one of the teenagers who tried to steal his truck. (WWLTV.com)
Today in New Orleans:
- Vacation/School Closure at Edna Karr High School (12:00 AM)
From my notebook:
- Check out the 5 new nearby properties for sale in New Orleans! (New Orleans Patch)
- Bring your friends and family to New Orleans Recreation Development Commission's Annual Kite Day! Prizes for fastest kites, best decorated, and more! Bounce Houses, snacks, crafts, and music. No admission cost and open to all. Saturday, April 30 at 10 AM, at Milne Rec Center. (Facebook)
- Create memories your daughter will never forget at the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission's Daddy Daughter Spring Dance. Enjoy a photo booth, raffles, dancing, food, & more! FREE! Open to ages 18 and under. Saturday, April 23, 5-7 PM, at Milne Rec Center. (Facebook)
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That's it for today. I'll see you around!
— Shannon Denney