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🌱 Louisiana At Record Low Unemployment + Dog Mistakenly Euthanized
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in New Orleans.
Hello all. It's me, Shannon Denney, your host of the New Orleans Daily — here to tell you everything you need to know about what's happening in our community. Today you'll read about these stories and more:
- LA unemployment
- Dog meets tragic end at a NOLA shelter despite being found by family
- Housing Authority drama resolved
But first, today's weather:
Partly sunny and cooler. High: 61 Low: 51.
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Here are the top stories in New Orleans today:
- Louisiana unemployment rate is now at a record low with 3.1 percent of people unemployed in addition to another record of the total number of unemployed people also at a new low since October, with only 63,803 people unemployed. About 10,000 people got jobs over September, whose count was at 73,778. New Orleans contributed 4,600 jobs month-to-month to that number. (The Advocate)
- A New Orleans family is devastated after their dog is mistakenly euthanized despite being indentured in an Animal Shelter after running away. The Shelter has apologized to the family and released a timeline of events on their end, which shows a miscommunication between records. The 17-month-old Labrador/Great Dane mix wasn't able to be taken home right away because he wasn't vaccinated against rabies and when the family returned to pick him up, he had been euthanized. (WDSU New Orleans)
- The housing authority board member who was removed from her position without a reason by Mayor LaToya Cantrell in November was reinstated by the New Orleans City Council on Tuesday. Although it is an appointed position, state law allows only three reasons for a HANO board member to be removed, none of which were stated in November. (WDSU New Orleans)
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Today in New Orleans:
- Tulane University Women's Volleyball vs NCAA (All Day)
- Yoga with a Vue at Longue Vue House and Gardens (9:30 AM)
- Teen Gaming Night at the Harahan Branch Library (4:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- Do you have a New Year's Eve date yet? Tickets are on sale now for Vue New Orleans' fireworks viewing party which has a 360 view of the city with cocktails and appetizers. (New Orleans Magazine)
- New Orleans police are asking the public to help them search for a person of interest in a homicide. Shannon Johnson, 42, is not wanted on criminal charges and you can see a picture of him here. (WDSU New Orleans)
- Popeyes has partnered with National Urban League to a more diverse and equitable workforce. You can visit the join page on their website to apply for jobs and learn more! (Biz New Orleans)
Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! See you tomorrow morning for another update.
— Shannon Denney
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