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🌱 S&WB Pumps Out Of Service + Cantrell Speaks On Reproductive Rights
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Hey, friends! It's me, Shannon Denney, your host of the New Orleans Daily. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in town...
First, today's weather:
A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 90 Low: 79.
Here are the three top stories in New Orleans today:
- Amid the recent downpour, the Sewage and Water Board announced that some of its water pumps are out of service in Lakeview and Algiers. The pumps have been unable to keep with the severe weather due to damages and have only contributed to the record breaking flooding. The board expects to get them back later this month. (WDSU New Orleans)
- NOPD is currently investigating an early morning shooting that left one dead in Hoffman Triangle on Friday. Police responded to reports of a shooting around 3:30 a.m. on South Roman Street and found a victim suffering from gunshot wounds, who later died at the scene. (Uptown Messenger)
- Mayor Cantrell released a statement on Wednesday regarding her stance on Louisiana's recent legislation update on reproductive healthcare. She stated that "it is regrettable that the Louisiana legislature continues to ignore the voices of women." She continued on to affirm her solidarity with the reproductive rights movement. (Press Release Desk)
Today in New Orleans:
- Aspen Dental Provides Free Dental Care for Veterans (8 a.m.)
- Tai Chi at Longue Vue House and Gardens (10 a.m.)
- NPS Creole Tomato Fest Performances at New Orleans Jazz National Park (10:30 a.m.)
From my notebook:
- Thursdays at Twilight is back at New Orleans City Park! (New Orleans Magazine)
- The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation's free Cajun-Zydeco Festival returns to Armstrong Park today and Sunday. (French Quarter Business Association via Facebook)
- Steve Alfonso has been named as Pete Jabbia's replacement with the St. Tammany school system. Alfonso will serve as a district administrator. (NOLA.com)
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— Shannon Denney
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