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🌱 Power Outage + Tire Fire Off Interstate 10

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Shannon Denney, Neighbor
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Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's what's happening today in town.

First, today's weather:

More winter weather! Partly sunny and cool with a high of 53 and a low of 39.

Here are the top four stories today in New Orleans:

  1. US Customs seized over 500 'prohibited aquatic items' from a couple returning from their cruise back to New Orleans. (WBRZ)
  2. Over 8,000 people were out of power Tuesday morning in Kenner and Metairie due to an unknown cause. Thankfully power was restored and repairs were speedy. (NOLA.com)
  3. An illegal dumping site off Interstate 10 in New Orleans East, a place particularly popular for old tires, caught fire on Monday. Responders were called to deal with the situation followed by more promises from officials that the site will be cleaned up soon. (WWLTV.com)
  4. Two victims were shot on Chef Menteur Highway Tuesday which caused a major traffic backup and closures across all lanes. The details of the crime are still developing. (WDSU New Orleans)

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Today in New Orleans:

  • Vaccine clinic - Benjamin Franklin High School (11:30 AM)
  • 2022: Ribbon Cutting - Urgent Care for Children (3:00 PM)
  • Tulane University Women's Basketball at University of Central Florida (5:00 PM)
  • Tulane University Men's Basketball vs University of Tulsa (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • The New Orleans Business Alliance is looking for architects to build the Wet Lab space at UNO's Research & Technology Park, The Beach! (Facebook)
  • Want to see something sweet? Check out this heartwarming video of Audubon Zoo's infant orangutan. (WGNO New Orleans)
  • The City of New Orleans has announced they've opened their applications for a Police Community advisory board. (Press Release Desk)
  • The NOPD is searching for a 19-year-old woman who was last seen traveling around our region of the U.S. Look here for more information on how you can help. (WDSU New Orleans)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you tomorrow for your next update.

— Shannon Denney

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