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🌱 Man Shoots At Rescue Helicopter + Pastor Accused Of Money Laundering

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Shannon Denney, Neighbor
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Hi all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the New Orleans Daily, fresh off the presses. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

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Here are the top stories in New Orleans today:

  1. The Pastor of New Orelans' First Emanuel Baptist Church has been accused of money laundering and currently faces up to 10 years in prison. A U.S. Attorney announced that Dr. Charles J. Southall has been charged with one count of money laundering after a $100,000 transfer landed in his bank account. (WDSU New Orleans)
  2. Hundreds gathered at the Masjid Omar Mosque on Saturday to mourn the three children who perished in a house fire in Gretna earlier this week. The fire victims, aged 15, 8, and 2, were laid to rest just 24 hours after they were recovered from the fire. A GoFundMe has been started to support the family and more details on the origins of the fire are expected to be released soon but as of now officials do not suspect foul play. (WWLTV.com)
  3. A man was arrested on Friday after he allegedly fired a gun at a Coast Guard rescue helicopter off a 40-foot sailboat near Venice, LA. The coast guard received a distress signal early Thursday morning and flew out to the boat where they saw a man and two dogs aboard the vessel. The man allegedly then began firing at the helicopter, which turned back to Air Station New Orleans. The Coast Guard dispatched more boats and aircrafts to track the vessel. The operator was then arrested. (FOX 8 Local First)

Today in New Orleans:

  • Breast Ultrasound Screening that comes directly to you. (9 a.m.)
  • Tai Chi in the Sculpture Garden at the New Orleans Museum of Arts (6 p.m.)
  • Sound Bath with Swan Michelle at Longue Vue House and Gardens (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • New Orleans TV and radio legend who served WDSU for 60 years, Jan Carr, passed away at the age of 91 at her nursing home in Covington on Friday. (WDSU New Orleans)
  • Mayor Cantrell issued a statement commending the Louisiana Bond Commission for its decision to release the flood funding it was withholding due to NOLA leadership's stance on abortion. He cited NOLA's unique vulnerability to climate change as a reason to be thankful. (Press Release Desk)
  • The New Orleans Health Department has released a statement stating that New Orleans is facing the worst public safety crisis since 2004 when it comes to traffic fatalities. (Press Release Desk)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update!

— Shannon Denney

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