🌱 Sunday Shootings + Body Found In Mississippi River Identified

New Orleans LA

02 May, 2022

11:56 PM

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Good morning, neighbors! Shannon Denney here with the latest New Orleans Daily. First, today's weather: Humid with variable clouds. High: 87 Low: 71. Here are the top stories in New Orleans today: A body found in the Mississippi River has been identified as one of the 3 missing children who fell in a few weeks ago. On Monday, the body of 15-year-old Kevin Poole was discovered and has since reinvigorated the search for the other two children who went missing with Poole. The three kids were playing by the river when one fell in and the other two tried to save her.(WDSU New Orleans) The City of New Orleans is paying to move tenants from the Oakmont Apartments, a bankrupt apartment complex that had residents living in dangerous conditions with mold, rodents and a pipe the spewed sewage. Residents will be put up in hotels by City Hall while the complex is repaired. (Biz New Orleans) Two more shootings deaths occurred later on Sunday of this past weekend. One victim was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds to the body in New Orleans East after officers responded to a call of illegal gunshots in the area. The second victim was found dead around 9:30pm in Algiers and had suffered a single gunshot wound. (WWLTV.com) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. Did you know that Ring now makes a home security system that provides protection both online and off? It's called Ring Alarm Pro, a DIY home security system that includes a built-in eero Wi-Fi 6 router. To learn more about the security system that offers reliable physical and digital security in one innovative device, or to build your own custom system, you can visit Ring here. Today in New Orleans: Yoga with a Vue at Longue Vue House and Gardens (9:30 AM) Queen Nefertari Exhibit at Night at New Orleans Museum of Arts (6:00 PM) Tulane University Baseball vs New Orleans (6:30 PM) From my notebook: New Orleans Area Job Openings: Browse The Latest (New Orleans Patch)The intersection of Clouet and North Rampart street will be closed for an estimated five days for an emergency repair on a water leak that is affecting the Bywater Group A project. (Press Release Desk)The Red Hot Chili Peppers payed a tribute to the late Foo Fighters drummer at Jazz Fest this weekend, who were originally supposed to preform in their spot. (WGNO New Orleans) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Hire A Pro To Tackle Mom's To-Do List (May 8) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update. — Shannon Denney Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming New Orleans Daily? Contact me at [email protected]