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🌱 Shaun Ferguson To Retire + Two Killed Outside Walgreens

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Shannon Denney, Neighbor
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Hi all. I'm here with your fresh copy of the New Orleans Daily, full of everything you need to know about what's going on in town. In today's briefing, we'll cover these stories and more...

  • Large number of cars broken into during the Pelicans game
  • A 16-year-old girl and man were killed in a shooting
  • NOPD Superintendent to retire

But first, today's weather:

Areas of fog in the morning. High: 77 Low: 64.

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Here are the top stories in New Orleans today:

  1. Over a dozen cars were broken into during the Pelicans game on Wednesday. New Orleans police are investigating after 13 cars were burglarized at a parking lot nearby the Superdome on Lafayette Street. (WDSU New Orleans)
  2. Two were killed in a shooting outside a Walgreens at the intersection of Gentilly Boulevard and Elysian Fields around 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. One victim, a 16-year-old girl, was pronounced dead at the scene and the other, a man, was taken to the hospital where he later died.
  3. After four years with the NOPD, the mayor has announced that the New Orleans Police Superintendent Shaun Ferguson will be retiring from his role. The announcement did not give a date for when Ferguson will step down or name a successor. There have been a few names mentioned, and an announcement is expected later this week. (WWLTV)

Today in New Orleans:

  • PhotoNOLA PhotoBOOK Fair at the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce (12:00 PM)
  • Art Thrives Ages 55+ at NOMA (2:00 PM)
  • Louisiana Philharmonic presents "Home Alone" (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Alliance Francaise is offering a Step 2 French Class at the New Orleans Jazz Museum from Jan. 14-March 18! (New Orleans Jazz Museum via Instagram)
  • Dr. Suess' "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" the musical, will play at Sanger Theater from Dec. 13-20. (WGNO New Orleans)
  • The Roosevelt Hotel will be hosting Réveillon Dinners and Christmas Brunch this holiday season! (New Orleans Magazine)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Shannon Denney

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