🌱 20 Days For Recall Petition Certification + Shooting On Derbigny

Hello all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the New Orleans Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today, including...

• Civil District Court building opening delayed
• Double shooting on Derbigny
• Voter registrar has 20 days to certify recall petition

But first, today's weather: Partly sunny. High: 84 Low: 71.

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Here are the top stories today in New Orleans:

1. The Orleans Civil District Court on Loyola Avenue has had to delay its opening yet again after a fire of unknown origin closed its doors on Feb. 12. The building will stay closed to continue repairs and evaluations. The judge for the week has moved to a different location. (WWLTV.com)
2. A fatal double shooting took place on Third and Derbigny streets on Sunday night. Police arrived at the scene around 9:15 p.m. where they found two women who had been shot. One died at the scene and the other was taken to the hospital for treatment. (WDSU New Orleans)
3. The organizers of the NOLaToya mayoral recall campaign group are in court arguing to lower the number of signatures needed to trigger a recall because the Orleans Parish voter registrar has allegedly neglected to keep an updated list of eligible voters. This lawsuit is ongoing while the registration now has 20 days to certify all of the signatures on the recall petition. If enough are valid the petition would be sent to Gov. John Bel Edwards, who would then have 15 days to schedule an election. (WWLTV)

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Today in New Orleans:

• Arrowhead Jazz Band at the New Orleans Jazz National Park (2:00 PM)
• Tulane University Baseball vs South Alabama (6:00 PM)
• "Fiddler On The Roof" at Saenger Theatre (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Joe Brown Park is hosting an open workshop for community members to share feedback and ideas for more public spaces with the City of New Orleans on March 6. (New Orleans City Park via Instagram)
• Friends of Lafitte Greenway is giving you the opportunity to learn how to use a walk behind tractor to prep land today at the Meadows on the Greenway! (Friends of Lafitte Greenway via Facebook)
• NORD's Pee-Wee Track begins on March 16 at Harrell Playground! (New Orleans Recreation Development Commission via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• ST. Tammany Home & Remodeling Show with Certified Louisiana Food Fest (March 4)
• Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward (Live)! (March 23)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Shannon Denney

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