🌱 REAL ID Deadline Extended + S&WB Turbine Replacement Project

Morning, neighbors! It's me, Shannon Denney, your host of the Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town, including...

• You are no longer required to have a REAL ID until May 2025
• The Sewage and Water Board broke ground on a $300 million project
• Three injured in Monday shooting

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But first, today's weather:

Clouds giving way to some sun. High: 80 Low: 65.

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Here are the top stories in New Orleans today:

1. The Department of Homeland Security has extended Louisiana's deadline for obtaining a REAL ID until May of 2025. The DHS said the extension allows residents more time to get the correct documents needed for a REAL ID. This means the updated ID requirement won't be enforced until then. (WGNO New Orleans)
2. The New Orleans Sewerage and Water board is celebrating the replacement of some of their wind and steam turbines they use to create the electricity needed to prevent flooding and boil water advisories. Some of the turbines are over 100 years old and prone to failure, and the replacement will hopefully mean more reliability for the city of New Orleans. The project will cost about $300 million and will come from local, state and federal funds. (WWLTV.com)
3. Three were injured in a 1 a.m. shooting on Monday. Two men and one woman were shot in the Tulane/Gravier area on North Dorgenois Street and were taken to the hospital via a private vehicle. NOPD is continuing to investigate with First District detectives. (WDSU)

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Today in New Orleans:

• Northstar Essential Computer Skills Internet Basics (10:00 AM)
• Teen D&D Club at the Harahan Branch Library (5:30 PM)
• Tulane University Women's Basketball at Troy University (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Chick-Fil-A will be opening two new restaurant locations in New Orleans. The first opens Dec. 8 on Poydras Street and the other is set to open on I-10 and South Carrolton. (WDSU New Orleans)
• Protect your family during the holidays and go get the free flu vaccines that will be available to the public at the New Orleans East Hospital on Dec. 10. (New Orleans Magazine)
• The 2023 Hogs for the Cause festival announced that it will also have St. Paul and The Broken Bones as a headliner! (New Orleans Magazine)

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That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— Shannon Denney

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