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🌱 Power Knocked Out At Parade Friday + Man Allegedly Set Car On Fire
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Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the New Orleans Patch newsletter. Keep reading for the most important things going on in town, including updates on:
- Confetti cannon knocks out power
- Shooting on Terpsichore street
- Man accused of setting woman's car on fire
But first, today's weather:
Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 62 Low: 44.
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Here are the top stories today in New Orleans:
- Festivities got a little out of hand on Friday night when a confetti cannon from a float allegedly hit a transformer and knocked out the power for almost 2,000 buildings in the area. A video of the incident was posted to social media and the parade was temporarily stopped. (WBRZ)
- A juvenile male was shot and injured on Friday evening in Central City. Around 11 PM on Terpsichore Street, the victim was shot and then taken to the hospital for treatment. The incident is still currently being investigated. (WDSU)
- A man was arrested on Thursday after allegedly setting a woman's car on fire, according to the Lousiana State Fire Marshall's Office. The charges are simple arson and felonious stalking, after the man also allegedly threatened the woman and her family before setting her vehicle on fire. (FOX 8 Local First)
Today in New Orleans:
- Tulane University Women's Golf vs Tulane Classic Presented by Chad Brownstein (All Day)
- Street Legends Brass Band Live on Frenchman Street (10:30 PM)
- Beyond The Stage Winter Recital (7:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Big Bass is returning to City Park on March 25th! Learn more and register for the rodeo here! (New Orleans City Park via Facebook)
- Est Gee will be live in concert this upcoming February 19th at Da Empire. Get your tickets now! (Eventbrite)
- Choke Hole is coming to the Zony Mash Beer Project starting February 15th and onwards! (Eventbrite)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Sunday. See you all tomorrow for another update!
— Shannon Denney
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