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🌱 Algiers Girl Shot, Killed + 30 Arrested In NOLA Sex Crimes Ring

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Shannon Denney, Neighbor
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Morning, people of New Orleans! It's me again, Shannon Denney, your host of the New Orleans Daily.

First, today's weather:

Breezy with a shower or two. High: 80 Low: 70.

Here are the top three stories in New Orleans today:

  1. The Algiers community is heartbroken after the tragic death of a seven-year-old girl. She was shot while riding in the passenger seat of the car with her mother on Sunday night. The NOPD is working hard on its investigation and encourages anyone with information to come forward. (WAFB)
  2. The U.S. Marshalls Service in cooperation with multiple NOLA law enforcement agencies has found 5 missing and endangered teens and was able to arrest 30 people in a New Orleans area sex crimes operation. (WWLTV.com)
  3. The City of New Orleans has successfully completed projects that help 150 homes in Gentilly to capture and slowly release rainwater into the soil to prevent standing water and drainage system overflow. (bizneworleans.com)

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Today in New Orleans:

  • Teen Take & Make Craft Workshop at the Algiers Regional Branch Library (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • The New Orleans Health Department reports that the ERs are being slammed with people wanting COVID tests. Though COVID tests are hard to find, you should keep the emergency rooms available for those who feel severely sick or have an immediate emergency. (Facebook)
  • The Regional Transit Authority wants to remind you that masks are required on RTA buses and streetcars. Stay healthy and be safe! (Facebook)
  • The French Quarter Business Association announced the Allstate Sugar Bowl New Year's Eve Parade will roll on Friday, December 31st at 2:30 p.m. at the intersection of Elysian Fields Avenue and Decatur Street. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— Shannon Denney

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