Skully’z Recordz, an independent record store located on Bourbon Street for the last 13 years, announced Saturday on social media that it will close permanently. The store’s last day is Feb. 17.
According to a Jan. 18 Facebook post by owner Scott Wells, the store lost the lease at its current location at 907 Bourbon Street. It’s unclear where, or if, Wells will relocate the business.
A man was arrested Tuesday evening for an alleged shooting on Bourbon Street that occurred earlier in the day, according to New Orleans police.
The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) arrested Dominic Massa, 25, on Jan. 7 following an investigation into the shooting in the 100 block of Bourbon Street that left a female victim injured
According to the NOPD, the victim was shot in the elbow at approximately 6:58 a.m. and later transported to a local hospital via ambulance.
During the investigation, the NOPD said, police determined that Massa was the shooter.
Massa was arrested without incident by NOPD Eighth District detectives with assistance of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Massa was booked on suspicion of aggravated battery by shooting, the NOPD said.
Anyone with additional information on this incident is asked to contact NOPD Eighth District Detectives at 504-658-6080.
New Orleans police are investigating a Tuesday morning shooting that occurred on Bourbon Street.
An initial report tweeted by the New Orleans Police Department shortly after 7:30 a.m. showed that a female victim was shot in the elbow in the 100 block of Bourbon Street.
The victim was transported to the local hospital via ambulance.
No other details were immediately available.
#NOPD is investigating a shooting in the 100 block of Bourbon Street. Initial reports show a female victim with a gunshot wound to the elbow. Victim was transported to local hospital via EMS. #NOPDAlert
— NOPD (@NOPDNews) January 7, 2020
Three suspects allegedly robbed a victim of their dog and fanny pack in the 600 block of Bourbon Street on Jan. 1, according to the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD).
The alleged robbery occurred at approximately 7 a.m. on New Year’s Day when a female suspect reportedly attacked the victim then took their dog, the NOPD said.
Two more suspects–both male–allegedly ran to the scene and also attacked the victim, this time taking their fanny pack, the NOPD said.
The NOPD released surveillance photos on Jan. 6 that allegedly show the suspects, which are pictured above.
Anyone with information in identifying the three suspects and their whereabouts is asked to contact NOPD Eighth District detectives at 504-658-6080. Anonymous callers can call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 877-903-7867.
Revelers are required to show up no later than 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 6 at the Willow Street car barn if they’re hoping to catch the official start of the 2020 Mardi Gras season with the Phunny Phorty Phellows.
The barn, located at 8200 Willow St., is where the Phellows gather to begin their street car ride at 7 p.m. sharp along St. Charles Avenue and ending at the corner of Canal and Bourbon streets.
The Phellows tradition coincides with Twelfth Night, or the 12th day after Christmas, starts the Mardi Gras season and kicks off the countdown to Fat (Shrove) Tuesday on Feb. 25.
The tradition first appeared after the parade of Rex in 1878, but disbanded in 1898, according to the krewe’s website.
Phellows was ultimately revived in 1981, with the street car rides beginning a year later in 1982.
This year’s ride will include a toast from members of the Krewe of Oak with the Phellows and the Storyville Stompers brass band.
The street car ride runs approximately six miles and may include revelers dressed in bizarre “satirical costume that reflect topical issues.”
Their motto is “a little nonsense now and then is cherished by the best of men.”
Riders will likely witness the selection of Phellows’ queen and king–or “boss”–who are chosen when they find the baby in each of the King Cakes that are passed around the street car as everyone sips champagne.
After reaching Canal Street, the street car will loop and head back down St. Charles Avenue, then back to the Willow Street barn on South Carrollton Avenue.
