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🌱Orleans Water Threatened By Salty Mississippi + French Quarter Light
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Hello, hello! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the New Orleans Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's going on in town these days. Today we have these stories and more:
- Streetlights in the French Quarter
- Fatal shooting in Plum Orchard
- Saltwater in the Mississippi
But first, today's weather:
Increasing cloudiness. High: 78 Low: 68.
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Here are the top stories in New Orleans today:
- Out of the 902 streetlights that illuminate the French Quarter, only 410 are fully operational, according to The French Quarter Management District. Residents' report feeling unsafe with the amount of darkness scattered through the Quarter at night, and frustration with the city and their slow response, as they feel the darkness is encouraging crime. City Council has approved adding more 5G poles to the area, though supply chain issues have delayed the rollout. (WDSU New Orleans)
- A New Orleans woman was shot and killed on Wednesday night in Plum Orchard. Police arrived on the scene after the incident occurred around 9 p.m. on Francisco Verrette Drive. The woman was taken to the hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries and passed away. (WDSU New Orleans)
- Rising saltwater levels in the Mississippi are threatening Orleans Parish's water supply. Due to drought in the Midwest, the Mississippi is now reaching historically low water levels, levels that allow salt water from the Gulf to creep at least 64 miles upriver. Plaquemines Parish has already had to issue a state of emergency and drinking water advisory from all the salt. Right now, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working to build what is essentially an underwater levee to prevent the salt water from traveling any further. It's been done before in 1988, 1999 and 2012, but with climate change and recent dredging of the river, the task might prove more difficult. (WWNO)
Today in New Orleans:
- Tulane University Women's Bowling vs Adelphi University (All Day)
- Children's Audition for "The Nutcracker Magic of Christmas" Ballet (10:00 AM)
- Real Men Wear Pink Fundraiser at the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce (6:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Despite regular Saints Quarterback Jameis Winston being finally healthy enough to play, head coach Dennis Allen announced that he has decided to start backup quarterback Andy Dalton on Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Raiders after his performance in recent weeks filling in for the four games Winston has missed. (WDSU)
- Looking for something to do for Spooky Season? A Day of the Dead Alter will be on view at the New Orleans Botanical Garden from Oct. 26-30. (New Orleans Magazine)
- "New Orleans cancer survivor starts new 'krewe.'" (WKRG News 5)
- Entergy Disconnects are on track to resume on Nov. 1! For help with paying bills you can reach out to Entergy or a variety of utility bill services linked here: (Biz New Orleans)
You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!
— Shannon Denney
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