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🌱 Krewe Du Vieux Route Change + Truancy Center

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Shannon Denney, Neighbor
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Hey, everybody! I'm back with your new copy of the New Orleans Daily. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening these days in town. Today you'll learn about:

  • Krewe Du Vieux has decided to move their route just before they were set to roll
  • City Council and the school board wants to set up a truancy center
  • Fatal shooting on Constance Street

But first, today's weather:

Not as warm, with a shower. High: 65 Low: 60.

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Here are the top stories in New Orleans today:

  1. Krewe Du Vieux has announced a route change just a week before it was set to roll, leaving local businesses scrambling. Many bars and restaurants along the original route are frustrated after losing out on the revenue that is usually generated from Krewe Du Vieux while businesses along the new route must begin preparing for the swaths of people they expect to see on Saturday. (WWLTV.com)
  2. New Orleans City Council announced that it would like to work with the school board to bring a truancy center to the city where students who are missing school could be brought to while their parents are contacted. The City Council is attempting to combat juvenile crime by investigating its relationship with truancy. The council is also considering establishing a curfew center. (WGNO New Orleans)
  3. A man was shot to death on Constance Street on Sunday night. Police responded to the scene around 8:30 p.m. and found a man who was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. NOPD began investigating the homicide after the victim died at the scene. (WWLTV)

Today in New Orleans:

  • VCC Commission Meeting with the French Quarter Business Association (1:30 PM)
  • East Jefferson Italian American Society (5:30 PM)
  • Tulane University Men's Basketball vs Southern Methodist University (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Start 2023 off right with a new friend! Check out this list of pets available for adoption in the New Orleans area! (New Orleans Patch)
  • French Quarter Fest has just announced their music lineup and culinary vendors for their 40th annual festival on April 13-16. (WKRG News 5)
  • Louisiana has a database where you can see if you have any unclaimed property. Learn how to through this article and you might be compensated. (WWLTV.com)

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

— Shannon Denney

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