🌱 Increasing Omicron Cases + Homicide Perpetrators Apprehended

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Hey, neighbors! Shannon Denney here with today's copy of the New Orleans Daily.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a thunder storm in the p.m. with a high of 80 and low of 48.

Here are the top stories in New Orleans today:

60 mph winds, just shy of a tornado, ripped through Metairie homes on Thursday, damaging at least three houses. (FOX 8 Live WVUE)
A Marrero man was sentenced to life plus 75 years for killing an armed robbery victim, covering up evidence and plotting to kill his girlfriend. (NOLA.com)
Omicron cases are increasing in Louisiana, and mostly in New Orleans. The case number doubled from Wenesday to Thrusday this week, with about 30 probable cases. (WAFB)
An 18-year-old boy was arrested in New Orleans for deadly Baton Rouge shooting and is facing a 2nd degree murder charge. (WBRZ)

Today in New Orleans:

Headstone cleaning volunteer event at the Chalmette National Cemetery (8:00 AM)
St. Nick Celebration in the French Market District (11:00 AM)
"Get Yr Rights" An amazing know your rights training for teens from BreakOUT (12:00 PM)
Virtual Creative Writing Workshop with the Algiers Regional Branch Library (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

The New Orleans Business Alliance is excited to announce that applications for its 2nd InvestNOLA cohort are NOW OPEN! Launched in 2019 through an initial $500K investment from JPMorgan Chase & Co., as part of its national business growth accelerator. (Facebook)
Do you or someone you know suffer from diabetes? New Orleans is one of the first locations eligible for a clinical trial. (WWLTV.com)
Today is the New Orleans Recreational Development Commission's annual drive-thru toy giveaway in partnership with iHeartMedia! At the Lafitte Greenway (1891 St. Louis St.) starting at 10 AM until supplies run out. (Facebook)

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