🌱Councilmember Calls For S&WB Investigation + K-9 And JPSO Car Stolen

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• A city councilmember wrote a letter to the inspector general about the S&WB
• A police car was stolen with a police dog inside
• NOLATOYA has filed a suit asking about registered voters

But first, today's weather: Partly sunny and cool. High: 54 Low: 44.

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Here are the top stories in New Orleans today:

1. New Orleans City Councilmember JP Morell is calling for an investigation into the Sewerage & Water Board's billing practices, saying that customers have continued to receive high bills for years without much action on the behalf of the Board to fix the issue. Morrell wrote a letter to the New Orleans Inspector General outlining the issue. (FOX 8 Local First)
2. An unmarked JPSO car with a police dog inside was stolen on Thursday. The vehicle was taken near Esplanade and Severn avenues around 6 p.m. With help from the NOPD, the car was found later in New Orleans with the K-9 officer still inside and unharmed. (WDSU)
3. Just days away from their deadline, the organization trying to imitate a mayoral recall for LaToya Cantrell, NOLATOYA, has filed a suit inquiring after 30,000 names that are listed on voting rolls to be verified. The group claims that many registered voters have moved outside of the state or parish and others are deceased. They have asked that the names be removed or at least investigated. (WWLTV.com)

Today in New Orleans:

• Tulane University Track & Field vs University of Notre Dame (All Day)
• Yoga with a Vue at Longue Vue House and Gardens (9:30 AM)
• Gerald French Duo at the New Orleans Jazz National Park (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for something to entertain the out-of-towners? Check out these free festivals and events this Mardi Gras weekend! (NOLA Weekend)
• You can still get tickets for Zoolu 26 at The Metropolitan for tonight and tomorrow night. (Eventbrite)
• Let the good times roll at The Mardi Gras Maskquerade at Da Empire tonight and enjoy some dancing and good times! (Eventbrite)

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