Community Corner
🌱 Illegal Dumping Progress + Freret Burglaries
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in New Orleans.
Hello all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the New Orleans Daily. Let's get this Saturday started off right, with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. In today's issue, you'll learn about these stories and more:
- The fight against illegal dumping has not been lost
- Freret Street businesses suffer break-ins
- Suspects sneak into deaf man's home
But first, today's weather:
Morning sprinkles; cooler. High: 65 Low: 44.
Here are the top stories in New Orleans today:
- New Orleans has made progress in the fight against illegal dumping this year with 200 tons of waste collected since mid-year. The $1 million that was allocated to the sanitation department has gone towards hiring three new pickup crews and plans for opening two dumping stations. Though there is new hope, a large amount of waste still remains across NOLA. (WWLTV.com)
- There has been a recent uptick in a string of burglaries hitting small businesses on Freret Street. Just recently, Good Bird and J's Creole Wings were victims of break-ins and robberies. Businesses along the street are demanding more accountability and presence from NOPD, who they feel has given a lackluster response. (WDSU)
- An Algiers man with a hearing impairment was awoken from his nap by police who informed him that two suspects had snuck into his house while he was sleeping. Officers had surrounded the house and told the man, Stephen LaDow, that two men were hiding in his costume closet. The suspects, aged 20 and 17, were booked with unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling. (WWLTV.com)
Today in New Orleans:
- Yoga in the Sculpture Garden at the New Orleans Museum of Arts (8:00 AM)
- Tai Chi at Longue Vue House and Gardens (9:00 AM)
- River Ridge Poets at the River Ridge Library (2:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Visit City Park's Botanical Garden for a celebration sneak peek! Guests at the Celebration in the Oaks Preview Party will enjoy live entertainment, delicious dishes from Ralph's on the Park and Café NOMA at the New Orleans Museum of Art. (New Orleans City Park via Facebook)
- New Orleans Jazz Museum's Improvisation Gala Auction is now live and open through Dec. 5. (New Orleans Jazz Museum via Instagram)
- The Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation's Sports Series is back and kicking off a week of R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl festivities! Join them for Dashing Through The Dome and Yoga In The Dome on Saturday, Dec. 17 beginning at 8 a.m. (Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation via Facebook)
That's it for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update.
— Shannon Denney
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