🌱 Ground Broken On $100M Project In NOLA East + Shooting Kills One

Hello again, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the New Orleans Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town. In today's newsletter, we'll cover these stories and more:

• Shooting on Lake Forest Boulevard
• Voting rights groups react to inactive voter lawsuit
• $100 million project begun in NOLA East

But first, today's weather: Breezy with clouds and sun. High: 77 Low: 58.

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Here are the top stories today in New Orleans:

1. A man was shot and killed at the intersection of Bundy Road and Lake Forest Boulevard on Tuesday night. Police arrived at the scene just after 9:30 p.m. and found the victim, a man, who had been shot multiple times and died at the scene. The crime is still being investigated. (WWLTV)
2. Voting rights groups are uneasy after the settlement was reached to lower the number of signatures needed on the Mayor LaToya Cantrell recall petition threshold. State Rep. Mandie Landry was quoted expressing concern over the number chosen to lower the threshold by, and many feel there could be lawsuits to follow. (FOX 8 Local First)
3. Ground has been broken on a $100 million project connected with NASA in New Orleans East. This is the first major facility to be brought to New Orleans in two decades and is expected to bring many jobs and help NASA with space exploration. The area is on 50 acres of land and the begging part of the project is expected to be completed in a year and a half. (WWLTV.com)

Today in New Orleans:

• Newcomb Pottery Tour at the Newcomb Art Museum (12:00 PM)
• Tulane University Women's Tennis vs Houston (2:00 PM)
• NOMA at Night featuring N.O.B.A.B.E., Mélange Dance Company, and Sasha Masakowski (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• With this Saturday's First Saturday Art Walk, Camp Street Studios is opening its doors to visitors who want to learn about each artists' studio practice and get behind-the-scenes insight. (Arts District of New Orleans via Facebook)
• NORD Outdoors and LOOP NOLA will help you take your friends and family go camping if you register now for its Family Camp out "for campfire camaraderie and a night out under the stars." (New Orleans Recreation Development Commission via Facebook)
• Upturn Arts is offering a free Sex Ed class through Flex Nola! Snacks will be provided for children and teens who want to learn more! (Upturn Arts via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Shannon Denney

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