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🌱 West Nile Virus Cases Rise + Son Shoots Mother's Alleged Attacker

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Shannon Denney, Neighbor
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Hi all. I'm here with your fresh copy of the New Orleans Daily, full of everything you need to know about what's going on in town.I'll get right to it.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and humid. High: 86 Low: 77.

Here are the top three stories today in New Orleans:

  1. Nearly two months after a New Orleans dad was carjacked and shot by a Bridge City escapee, the man is still in critical condition. The crime occurred in July when six Bridge City inmates escaped and one 17-year-old shot the man and stole his car while he was dropping off Mardi Gras beads for donation. The inmate was caught later that day, but the man he shot is still a long way from complete recovery. (WWLTV.com)
  2. A man was shot and killed on Sunday after he alleged attacked a woman in the front yard of her home. A mother and son were cleaning their yard when the man struck the mother and then followed her into her home where she fled. The son then allegedly shot the man after a brief struggle. (WDSU New Orleans)
  3. According to the Mosquito, Termite And Rodent Control Board, the number of mosquitoes infected with West Nile Virus has been increasing in the past few weeks. Mosquitoes collected from Orleans Parish have tested positive this week. Local authorities are urging the public to be extra vigilant with taking care of standing water and wearing bug spray. (Press Release Desk)

Today in New Orleans:

  • Mah-jong at the Harahan Branch Library (2 p.m.)
  • Teen Screen Matinee: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 at Teen Center (4:30 p.m.)
  • Monthly meeting of the New Orleans Old Garden Rose Society (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • A former Mayor of New Orleans, Moon Landrieu, has passed away at 92. Landrieu served two terms as a democrat from 1970 to 1978 and is best remembered for his civil rights work. (WWLTV.com)
  • Join the New Orleans Jazz museum tonight at 6 to celebrate the opening of HOT 8: A New Orleans Second Line Culture Exhibit and a tribute to Bennie Pete with a special Balcony Concert featuring Hot 8 Brass Band and Prince of Whales. (New Orleans Jazz Museum via Instagram)
  • Time is ticking for you to register for the Urban League of Louisiana's Big Health Event on Saturday, September 17! (Urban League of Louisiana via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll see you around.

— Shannon Denney

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