Community Corner
🌱 Shooting Near Booker T. Washington School + Bold ATM Theft
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Hello, friends. It's Wednesday in New Orleans and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in the community, including updates on...
- A shooting on Tuesday afternoon very close to a New Orleans high school
- The front of doughnut shop was driven through during an ATM theft
- Streets near Plaza Tower closed
But first, today's weather:
Breezy, warm. High: 78 Low: 66.
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Here are the top stories in New Orleans today:
- One person was shot and injured on Tuesday afternoon outside Booker T. Washington High School. A 16 year old sustained a gunshot wound around 3:30 p.m. on South Roman Street, but it is currently unclear if the shooting happened at the school or just nearby, multiple NOPD units and crime scene tape was seen outside the school. (WDSU)
- During an ATM theft, suspects were caught on video crashing their truck multiple times into the front of a doughnut shop on Esplanade Avenue on Tuesday as they attempted to steal the business's ATM. They ultimately drove their truck through the front of the store with employees still inside, freeing the ATM and loading it into their truck and driving away with it. (FOX 8 Local First)
- Streets near the Plaza Tower, Howard Avenue near Loyola and Rampart streets, will be closed until further notice due to concerns of falling debris while the owner of the Plaza Tower makes repairs. Traffic has been heavy in these areas and the City of New Orleans has released a statement saying they will try to push the owner of the building to expedite the process, despite not having a set end date. (WDSU New Orleans)
Today in New Orleans:
- Teen D&D Club at the Rosedale Branch Library (5:30 PM)
- Tulane University Men's Basketball at Southern Methodist University (7:00 PM)
- "Jesus Christ Superstar" at Saenger Theatre (7:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- City Park has been nominated for USA TODAY 10 Best City Parks! You can vote now through Feb. 5!(New Orleans City Park via Facebook)
- The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will be stocking the lagoons at Joe W. Brown Park with Rainbow Trout on Tuesday, Jan. 26 for the public to come and enjoy some fishing! (New Orleans Recreation Development Commission via Facebook)
- Friends of Lafitte Greenway is looking for volunteers for the MLK day of service from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. to help mulch the Greenway Cypress trees, pick up litter, and touch up their basketball court mural. (Friends of Lafitte Greenway via Facebook)
Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. See you all tomorrow for another update!
— Shannon Denney
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