🌱 Contract For Police Superintendent Signed + 14 Year Old Killed

Hello all. Shannon Denney here with your fresh copy of the New Orleans Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town, including updates on...

• The International Association of Chief of Police will be helping NOLA locate its next superintendent
• Wisner Trust temporarily unfrozen
• Tragic shooting of young boy

But first, today's weather: Sunshine and nice. High: 76 Low: 58.

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Here are the top stories today in New Orleans:

1. Mayor LaToya Cantrell has signed a contract with the International Association of Chief of Police to locate New Orleans' next police department superintendent. Interim chief Michelle Woodfork has been stepping in since December when Shaun Ferguson stepped down from his position. The terms of the contract have not been released, but City Council members have made remarks indicating there will be more information to come. (WWLTV.com)
2. The restraining order against the Wisner Trust fund has been temporarily lifted by a New Orleans judge to avoid tax penalties. The fund has been frozen since September after a debate between Mayor Cantrell and City Council, who wanted the fund resolved. $2.6 million will be given to the fund's beneficiaries, which is supposed to go towards beautification and human services, to avoid IRS penalties. (WDSU New Orleans)
3. A 14-year-old boy was tragically shot and killed on Thursday night in Bywater. Police respond to a call of shots fired just after 9:45 p.m. on Lesseps Street where they found a juvenile male in the driveway of a home, unresponsive. He was declared dead at the scene by EMS and an investigation is ongoing. (WWLTV)

Today in New Orleans:

• Tulane University Sailing vs Garner Tullis Open Team Race (ALL DAY)
• Greater New Orleans Iris Society at the Harahan Branch Library (9:30 AM)
• African Drum & Dance Circle at the New Orleans Jazz National Park (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Carousel Gardens are opening for the season today at City Park! (New Orleans City Park via Facebook)
• The 26th annual New Orleans French Film Festival starts this week! You can see a sneak peak of the lineup and get your all access pass today! (New Orleans Film Festival via Facebook)
• The New Orleans International Guitar Festival is coming home after a three-year hiatus starting March 28! (WWLTV.com)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update!

— Shannon Denney

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