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🌱 Two NOPD Officers Given Narcan + Crime Lab Director Announced
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in New Orleans.
Hello again, hello! It's me, Shannon Denney, your host of the New Orleans Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now, including...
- 2 police officers had to be given Narcan
- Crime lab director announced
- Update on Mayor Recall campaign finances
But first, today's weather:
Cloudy, a shower and t-storm. High: 74 Low: 46.
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Here are the top stories in New Orleans today:
- Two New Orleans Police officers had to be given Narcan after touching a bag covered in fentanyl and overdosed from the exposure. Mayor LaToya Cantrell just announced the incident, which includes the two unidentified officers, that occurred three weeks ago. They were taken to the hospital for treatment and had a full recovery. (WDSU New Orleans)
- A finance report has been released regarding the money spent on the "NoLaToya" recall campaign attempting to move Mayor LaToya Cantrell out of office. Since October, the campaign has gathered $488,000 in funds, with $470,000 of that coming from an Uptown Businessman Rick Farrell. The organizers currently need 15,000 more signatures for the governor to issue a election proclamation. (WDSU New Orleans)
- Construction is still ongoing at New Orleans' new DNA lab, but the NOPD just announced they have hired a director, Dr. Shamika Kelly. This crime lab will give New Orleans law enforcement the ability to test evidence in-house for the first time since Hurricane Katrina and should make solving crimes even faster now that the city doesn't have to deal with the backlog in Baton Rouge, where DNA is currently being sent. (FOX 8 Local First)
Today in New Orleans:
- Yoga with a Vue at Longue Vue House and Gardens (9:30 AM)
- Piano Hour with Shea Pierre at the New Orleans Jazz National Park (2:00 PM)
- 2023 Chamber After 5: The Rooftop on Basin (5:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- Pee-Wee Track with the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission is starting on March 16 at Harrell Playground! Registration is open now! (New Orleans Recreation Development Commission via Facebook)
- NORD is now hiring their summer lifeguards. To apply you must be 16 years old. Starting salaries are $15.91 an hour! (New Orleans Recreation Development Commission via Facebook)
- Beyonce has announced her 'Renaissance' tour dates, with the final performance at the Superdome on Sept. 27. (The Advocate)
Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. See you all tomorrow for another update!
— Shannon Denney
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