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Top New Orleans news: Local woman part of Apollo 11 history; former mayor Nagin loses another appeal

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Published on July 18, 2019
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Here's what you need to know about what's happening in New Orleans.

New Orleans woman part of Apollo 11 history

From 1964 to 1996, Iona Boseman helped to build rockets for Apollo missions and the space shuttle program. She started out studying to be a secretary.

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Residents fear canal overtopping

People living in Mid-City near Broad Street say the Lafitte Canal overtopped during last week's rain.

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Former mayor Ray Nagin loses another appeal

Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin has lost the latest appeal of his 2014 corruption conviction. He is serving a 10-year sentence on charges including bribery, fraud and money laundering.

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Study says city could face 3 months of triple-digit heat every year 

The study by the Union of Concerned Scientis predicts most of southeast Louisiana will endure more extreme heat, which is when the heat index hits at least 105 degrees.

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Police, schools hold active shooter drill

The Orleans Parish School Board concluded its second annual active shooter drill Wednesday.

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