NEW ORLEANS — Endangered pelicans are being found either killed or seriously injured in two parishes. There is a threat for severe weather across Southeast Louisiana today. And a boil water advisory is still in effect for the West Bank of Jefferson Parish.
Here are the top stories you Need to Know to start your Wednesday morning:
More than 20 pelicans have been found either killed or seriously injured this week. The most alarming of the cases involves a brown pelican that was nailed to a water level pole off of LA 39. (Read more)
A line of showers and storms associated with the cold front will be moving east today. This line will arrive later this morning and then stall over us this afternoon/evening. Storms ahead and along the line could be strong to possibly severe. (Read more)
Law enforcers say many apps that appeal to children can have a dangerous side, allowing would-be predators access to them.
The apps that online predators use to reach underage children have a few things in common, according to investigators: The ability to track location, exchange photos and video, stream live video and send and receive messages. (Read more)
The man who told police he had been shot in the city but didn't notice until he was driving to the Northshore has died from his wounds, Covington Police said.
That story, that the man had been shot on the corner of Canal and Bourbon streets last Friday, is untrue according to the police's investigation. (Read more)
A boil water advisory has been issued for the entire West Bank of Jefferson Parish because of a loss of pressure at the West Bank Water Treatment Plant.
According to the Jefferson Parish Government, the city of Gretna and Grand Isle are excluded from the boil water advisory. (Read more)
