🌱 352 Arrests Made During Mardi Gras + Man Shot To Death In NOLA East

Hello again, everybody. It's Friday in New Orleans and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community. Today we have these stories and more:

• Man shot and killed in NOLA East
• Multiple illegal weapons charges dismissed
• Mardi Gras final crime reports

But first, today's weather: Cloudy with a passing shower. High: 84 Low: 69.

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Here are the top stories in New Orleans today:

1. A man was discovered after being shot to death in New Orleans East on Thursday. He died at the scene after suffering multiple gunshot wounds on Martin Drive in the Seabrook area. Police are currently investigating the incident and there is currently no more information. (WDSU New Orleans)
2. The New Orleans District Attorney claims that he is calling for an "extensive internal review" after multiple people who were caught carrying illegal weapons during Mardi Gras had their charges dropped afterwards. The Assistant DA, according to a statement from the DA's office, apparently deviated from usual practice by dismissing these charges. (WBRZ)
3. A total of 352 arrests were made during Mardi Gras this year. It was initially thought that this highly anticipated season was going to have to operate on a smaller scale due to lower numbers of police officers, but the NOPD is publishing their final reports on the weekend, and it seems to have gone mostly smoothly, barring two shootings and one stabbing. (WGNO New Orleans)

Today in New Orleans:

• Tulane University Women's Bowling vs North Carolina A&T State University (ALL DAY)
• "A Streetcar Named Desire" Premiere at the Marigny Opera House (7:00 PM)
• Raw Dog Comedy at the Ugly Dog Saloon & BBQ (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Big Bass Fishing Rodeo is this Saturday and hosted by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries where there will be a free beginner bass fishing course at the Wisner Tract. (New Orleans City Park via Facebook)
• NORD's Black History program is coming up on Feb. 28 at the Lyons Rec Center! (New Orleans Recreation Development Commission via Facebook)
• Do you live in Milneburg? As street restoration projects begin, check out this map of street closures. (WGNO New Orleans)

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• ST. Tammany Home & Remodeling Show with Certified Louisiana Food Fest (March 4)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Shannon Denney

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