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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — It’s getting late, and it’s almost time to close up for the evening. Here are some stories you might have missed today.

La. lawmakers celebrate birthday at Capitol with cake depicting woman’s body

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Two New Orleans area state lawmakers are outraged over a birthday cake at the Capitol today.

Master P, Pelicans assistant coach team up for New Orleans mentoring program

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There’s a new group in town to inspire kids in New Orleans.

Man jumps in bayou to evade arrest, swims back to shore when he hears gator warnings

Photo courtesy St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office
Photo courtesy St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office

A New Orleans man trying to evade authorities jumped into a bayou Thursday near Eden Isles.

 

Shooting in Harvey leaves one man dead

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The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting in Harvey that left one man dead shortly before noon today.

Harahan mayor vetoes law that would bring traffic cameras to town

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Harahan Mayor Tina Miceli has vetoed an ordinance that would have brought traffic cameras to Harahan.