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🌱 Original Mardi Gras Routes Return + 2 NOPD Officers Investigated
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in New Orleans.
Hello again, hello! I'm back with your fresh edition of the New Orleans Daily. Follow along for everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today you'll find these stories and more...
- Two NOPD officers are under criminal investigation
- Mardi Gras 2023 will have its original parade routes
- Fatal shooting in Fillmore
But first, today's weather:
Partly sunny and cool. High: 56 Low: 41.
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Here are the top stories in New Orleans today:
- Though details so far are sparse, a NOPD spokesperson confirmed that two officers were reassigned as of Jan. 25 after they had been accused of violating New Orleans Police Department policy and are currently under criminal investigation. The NOPD said that the two officers were reassigned by the Public Integrity Bureau. It is currently unknown exactly what policy was allegedly violated. (FOX 8 Local First)
- Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced on Wednesday that all Mardi Gras parades will return to their original routes this year! With concerns about the NOPD staffing shortage, it was unclear if all Krewes would be able to operate without shortened routes. The deadline for the Krewes to find their own security has been extended, but in the meantime, Cantrell has confirmed that the parades will be on their original paths for Mardi Gras 2023. (WDSU New Orleans)
- A man was shot and killed in Fillmore on Tuesday afternoon. Around 2:30 p.m. on Perlita Street, a male victim was shot and then transported to the hospital where he later passed away. A SWAT roll was called after police claim they received information that a suspect in the shooting was inside a home, but no suspect was found. (WDSU New Orleans)
Today in New Orleans:
- Yoga with a Vue at Longue Vue House and Gardens (9:30 AM)
- American Routes Live at the New Orleans Jazz National Park (2:00 PM)
- Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents Violins of Hope (7:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- The New Orleans Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Power Hour, or a "business to business networking and educational event" on Feb. 7. (New Orleans Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
- The EATrepreneur Showcase, which will be held on March 29-30, is searching for CPG food and beverage companies to sell to their attendees. (Greater New Orleans, Inc. (GNO, Inc.) via Facebook)
- The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is stocking the lagoons at Joe W. Brown Park with Rainbow Trout today at 7 a.m.! Go out and enjoy the sunshine and catch some fish before it's all gone! (New Orleans Recreation Development Commission via Facebook)
Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.
— Shannon Denney
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