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🌱 JPD Deputies Arrested For Manslaughter + Boil Water Advisory
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Good day, people of New Orleans! It's me again, Shannon Denney, your host of the New Orleans Daily.
First, today's weather:
A thunderstorm in spots. High: 79 Low: 66.
Here are the top stories in New Orleans today:
- Just after body camera technology was finally implemented in the Jefferson Parish police force, two Jefferson deputies have arrested on manslaughter charges for unjustly shooting and killing an unarmed man in an SUV on February 16th. (NOLA.com)
- A boil water advisory has been issued for Gentilly and parts of New Orleans East due to a dramatic drop in water pressure caused by repairs in a water main. (FOX 8 Live WVUE)
- The former St. Tammany Parish Sherrif, Jack Strain, has been formally sentenced to life behind bars for his sex crimes against boys. (NOLA.com)
- NOPD is currently searching for a missing 72-year-old man who was reported to NOPD on Monday and was last seen on Read Boulevard. Anyone with information should contact authorities. (WDSU New Orleans)
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Today in New Orleans:
- Tulane University Baseball at Nicholls (6:00 PM)
- Tulane University Men's Basketball vs University of Houston (7:00 PM)
- Pelican Trio at the Marigny Opera House (7:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Wondering how you can be safe while you celebrate this Mardi Gras? Find the city's health guidelines and COVID vaccine and testing sites at nola.gov/COVID (Facebook)
- Great opportunity for local small business owners from the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority! Learn more or apply for up to $25,000 in grant funding here! (Facebook)
- There is still time to submit your site application to host a Girls on the Run team in New Orleans this season! By hosting a team, you provide an inspiring and accepting environment for girls to strengthen their social and emotional skills. Learn more here! (Facebook)
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— Shannon Denney