Community Corner
🌱 Large Harbor Fire + Three Sunday Night Shootings
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in New Orleans.
Morning, everybody! Shannon Denney here with your Tuesday edition of the New Orleans Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town, including updates on:
- City Park Carousel robbed
- Seabrook Harbor and Marine fire
- Sunday night shootings
But first, today's weather:
Low clouds may break; breezy. High: 62 Low: 45.
Here are the top stories today in New Orleans:
- The City Park Carousel was burglarized on Saturday. A suspect was allegedly seen with the special brass tubing that is specific to the carousel at a recycling center by a City Park maintenance worker who discovered that property and parts had been stolen from the carousel. (WDSU New Orleans)
- A three alarm fire broke out in Seabrook Harbor and Marine on Sunday destroyed a building and five boats and damaged many more. The fire started just before 5:45 am though its cause is currently unknown. It took a total of 21 NOFD unites to get the fire under control. (FOX8LIVE)
- Three were injured and one killed in a string of three shootings on Sunday night. The first shooting occurred at the intersection of Franklin Ave and North Tonti Street just after 9 pm and injure a male victim who was taken to the hospital. The second shooting was on North Claiborne Ave around 12 am where a man and woman were both shot. The final shooting occurred sometime around 2 am and claimed the life of one victim, a man, who was found dead at the scene on North Carrolton Ave. (WDSU)
Today in New Orleans:
- Autism Spectrum Therapies at the Harahan Branch Library (9:00 AM)
- November Power Hour New Orleans Chamber of Commerce (12:00 PM)
- Wild Magnolias Documentary Screening at the New Orleans Jazz National Park (2:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- City Park's Celebration in the Oaks is nominated for USA TODAY 10 Best Holiday Lights Display! Vote now through December 5th to help us secure the top spot. (New Orleans City Park via Facebook)
- Girls on the Run New Orleans' fall 5K is just four days away from Saturday, November 19th! (Girls on the Run New Orleans via Facebook)
- You can join RTA's November Board of Commissioners Meeting today at 10 am if you want to learn more about what is going on at the Regional Transit Authority. The meeting is located in the RTA Board Room on the 2nd floor of 2817 Canal Street. (Regional Transit Authority via Facebook)
You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!
— Shannon Denney
Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming New Orleans Daily? Contact me at neworleans@patch.com