🌱 Recall Petition Not Turned Over To Media + Shooting In Leonidas

Hello and happy Saturday. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in New Orleans. In this issue, you'll find:

• The recall signatures haven't been turned over to the media despite the agreement
• Shooting in Leonidas
• 911 translator allegedly accused caller of faking story

But first, today's weather: Times of clouds and sun. High: 82 Low: 65.

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Here are the top stories in New Orleans today:

1. The organizers of the Mayor Recall campaign have not yet tuned in the list of signatures on their petition to the Times-Picayune after they settled on this agreement in a lawsuit. The NoLatoya organizers have turned over the signature copies over to the registrar of voter's office, but petition signatures are public record. (FOX 8 Local First)
2. A man was shot to death at the intersection of Cambronne Street and Leake Avenue on Friday night. Police arrived to the Leonidas area to find a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds just before 6 p.m. According to reports, the man died at the scene. (WDSU)
3. New Orleans councilwoman Helena Moreno is calling for action from the 911 call center after a news report was released detailing the story of a man who called 911 after he was shot, and a Spanish language translator brought on the line allegedly accused him of fabricating his story. Moreno wrote a letter to the Executive Director Tyler Morris, demanding action by Feb. 27. (FOX 8 Local First)

Today in New Orleans:

• Tulane University Women's Beach Volleyball vs LSU (9:30 AM)
• Author Talk with Freddi Williams Evans About Congo Square (12:00 PM)
• Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents The Music of John Williams (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• City Park's Lark in the Park is in just two weeks with live music, specialty cocktails, and delectable dishes. (New Orleans City Park via Facebook)
• Join NORD and Girls on the Run for their Spring season at the Milne Rec Center on Mondays and Wednesdays! Open to girls from 3rd-8th grade. (New Orleans Recreation Development Commission via Facebook)
• The New Orleans Library is hosting a Black History Month Art Contest for New Orleans youth with the theme "Black Resistance." (Where Y'at New Orleans)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update!

— Shannon Denney

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