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🌱 Potential Reinstating Of Facial Recognition Tech + DA Death Threat

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Shannon Denney, Neighbor
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Hello again, neighbors! It's me, Shannon Denney, your host of the New Orleans Daily. Here's what you need to know about what's happening locally.

First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm in spots. High: 89 Low: 78.

Here are the top three stories in New Orleans today:

  1. The New Orleans City Council has announced that it wants to consider reinstating facial recognition technology across the city. The controversial technology might help the city combat the recent crime wave that is considered the worst NOLA has seen since Hurricane Katrina. (WDSU New Orleans)
  2. New Orleans DA, Jason Williams, was allowed to enter court via a private entrance due to security and safety concerns during his tax fraud trial. Williams also donned a bulletproof vest after receiving a death threat on Wednesday night. Williams has previously been using the public entrance but with support from NOPD has transitioned to a more secure method while the threat is investigated. (WDSU New Orleans)
  3. NOPD responded to the scene of a shooting on Broad Street on Wednesday night where one male victim was shot in the leg. The man was taken to the hospital by EMS for treatment but NOPD has yet to release information on his condition or the context of the shooting. (WGNO New Orleans)

Today in New Orleans:

  • Crescent City Coin Club Coin Show (11 a.m.)
  • Inferno Burlesque at House of Blues New Orleans (8 p.m.)
  • ARMHMR at The Metropolitan (10 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • The Regional Transit Authority announced that is now hiring for several positions administration wide! You can apply at the website. (Regional Transit Authority via Facebook)
  • The NOLA Project's free monthly reading series will return Monday! Join for a brew at 7:30 p.m. at NOLA Brewing. (The NOLA Project via Facebook)
  • The New Orleans Family Justice Center will celebrate its 15th anniversary of the New Orleans Family Justice Center! The cocktail event, 15 Shades of Purple, will be held at the Audubon Tea Room on November 16. (New Orleans Family Justice Center via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you soon.

— Shannon Denney

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