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🌱 Orleans Jail Inmates Injured During Raid + Danziger Bridge Closed
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Good morning, everybody! It's me, Shannon Denney, your host of the New Orleans Daily. Here's what you need to know about what's happening these days in town.
First, today's weather:
Partly sunny. High: 89 Low: 78.
Here are the top three stories today in New Orleans:
- Multiple New Orleans jail inmates were injured during a shakedown of the facility last week. The injuries ranged from bruises and cuts, some of which required medical treatment. The Orleans Parish Sheriff ordered the Louisiana Department of Corrections to search the facility on September 8, and this incident is the second time that jail detainees have been injured during shakedowns after the first search in August. (The Lens)
- The mayor's office has announced that it has hired a new press secretary, John Lawson III, who will begin the position effective immediately. Lawson has previously worked for the mayors office and will now manage public relations, including interviews and media appearances. (Press Release Desk)
- The Danziger Bridge will be closed this weekend for construction. It will be closed starting 10 a.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday. Traffic can be rerouted I-10 Highrise Bridge. (WDSU New Orleans)
Today in New Orleans:
- Tulane University Men's Tennis vs ULL Hidden Dual (All day)
- Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs at the East Bank Regional Library (9 a.m.)
- Hispanic Heritage Celebration with Ecos Latinos at NOMA (7 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- The New Orleans Jazz Museum will be hosting a live virtual discussion and Q&A featuring Robert H. Cataliotti and his new LSU Press book, "Drumsville!: The Evolution of the New Orleans Beat." on September 21 at 2 p.m. (New Orleans Jazz Museum via Instagram)
- You can register now for Greater New Orleans, Inc's signature workforce development program, GNOu Summit on next Thursday, September 29! (New Orleans Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
- NORD has changed the locations of tonight's Movie in the Park. The event is now at Carver Playground and they will be screening "Ratatouille" the movie! (New Orleans Recreation Development Commission via Facebook)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with another update!
— Shannon Denney
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