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🌱 Flu Season's Early Start + Paster Pleads Guilty To Money Laundering
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in New Orleans.
Welcome back, New Orleans! I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including updates on...
- Shooting homicide in Harvey on Tuesday
- Flu season is ramping up
- A New Orleans Pastor has plead guilty to money laundering
But first, today's weather:
Plenty of sunshine. High: 71 Low: 54.
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Here are the top stories today in New Orleans:
- A woman was shot and killed on Tuesday night in Harvey. Police were called to the scene around 11 pm on Rochelle Street where the woman was suffering from a gunshot wound. She was taken to the hospital in a private vehicle where she later died. (WWLTV.com)
- Flu season seems to be starting off strong this year with a 31% test positivity rate. This large type of outbreak, according to Dr. Kline at the Children's Hospital New Orleans, is usually more typical during the height of flu season in the winter months and many are concerned that it bodes poorly for the rest of the season. The best way you can prevent catching the virus is getting vaccinated and washing your hands! (WGNO New Orleans)
- The New Orleans Reverend who was accused of Monday laundering has plead guilty. Dr. Charles J. Southall, pastor for First Emanuel Baptist Church, allegedly obtained $889,000 through fraud. He plead guilty to one count of money laundering and faces up to 10 years in prison, three years of supervised released, a $250,000 fine and a mandatory special assessment. (WDSU New Orleans)
Today in New Orleans:
- Garden Volunteers at Longue Vue House and Gardens (8:30 AM)
- Skeptic Moon at the Marigny Opera House (8:00 PM)
- Amy Schumer: [censored] Tour at Saenger Theatre (8:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- You can get everything from screenings, to laboratory testing services, and infectious disease reporting at the Orleans Parish Health Unit/ Delgado Personal Health Clinic! For appointments call the number (504) 568-8733 (New Orleans Health Department via Facebook)
- The Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival will finally be returning to New Orleans from November 11th-13th in City Park! (New Orleans Magazine)
- A recent study study revealed that Louisiana is ranked as the 6th deadliest states to drive in across the U.S. Remember to buckle up!(BRProud.com)
Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!
— Shannon Denney
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