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🌱 Mardi Gras Preparations + More Schools Go To Online Learning

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in New Orleans.

Shannon Denney, Neighbor
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Hey, New Orleans! Here's everything you need to know to get this Friday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cooler. High: 57 Low: 49.

Here are the top four stories today in New Orleans:

  1. Despite the current COVID case surge, preparations for Mardi Gras are full steam ahead. Mayor Cantrell announced that the city is guaranteed a carnival this year. (FOX 8 Live WVUE)
  2. Joining with the current trend, two New Orleans charter schools have switched to online-only instruction due to rising COVID cases. (WWNO)
  3. Local author, Maurice Ruffin, has been revealed as the Grand Marshall of the Krewe of House Floats. (My New Orleans)
  4. The Krewe of Thoth wants to cut its parade in half to stay Uptown and continue with tradition. (Uptown Messenger)

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Today in New Orleans:

  • Admissions are due for Benjamin Franklin High School. (12:00 AM)
  • Coffee and Gratitude with the Virtual Breakfast Networking Hour is today. (8:00 AM)
  • Join a virtual event for financially navigating the loss of a loved one. (11:30 AM)

From my notebook:

  • New Orleans Health Department wants you to know that the CDC has expanded recommendations for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to include everyone ages 12 years and older. (Facebook)
  • The New Orleans Family Justice Center is currently hiring! (Facebook)
  • Registration is now open for NOBA's Spring 2022 semester of tuition-free Early Childhood and Preparatory Program youth dance classes, held at NORD neighborhood partner sites across the City of New Orleans! ⁣⁣ (Facebook)
  • New Orleans primary care physicians are hosting a free health screening fair and COVID-19 vaccine drive on Jan. 8 (WDSU New Orleans)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— Shannon Denney

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