SUMMARY: The search for two inmates who escaped nearly two weeks ago from the Orleans Justice Center is costing New Orleans over \$200,000 weekly. Plumbing failures have caused flooding inside the jail due to rain, highlighting deeper infrastructure problems like deferred maintenance, overcrowding, and underinvestment. Inmates and families report clogged toilets and bad odors. The Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office (OPSO) is addressing water leaks and bringing in temporary water solutions. The ongoing manhunt involves more than 200 OPSO and NOPD officers working overtime, diverting resources from other investigations. Authorities stress the urgency due to public safety risks and the approaching hurricane season.

Search for escaped inmates costing the city of New Orleans hundreds of thousands per week, according to sources.

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SUMMARY: After years of complaints about discolored water caused by high manganese levels, Windy Meadows subdivision near Youngsville will soon receive cleaner water. Magnolia Water, the current owner since 2020, plans to switch the water supply to the city of Youngsville by November. Youngsville purchases water from LUS, a more reliable system with fewer complaints and no elevated contaminants. The change requires new infrastructure connecting Windy Meadows homes to Youngsville’s waterlines. Manganese, though less harmful than lead, stains surfaces and poses health risks, particularly to infants and the elderly. Magnolia inherited the problem from previous owners, Titan Environment Solutions.

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SUMMARY: Christian Anderson, 33, has been arrested in connection with the Feb. 5 death of reporter Adan Manzano, found dead in a Kenner, Louisiana hotel room during Super Bowl week. Manzano was seen entering the room with Danette Colbert, who was arrested for allegedly drugging and robbing him using his credit cards. Autopsy showed Manzano died from a mix of Xanax, alcohol, and positional asphyxia. Rickey White, arrested earlier, along with Anderson and Colbert, allegedly coordinated a pattern of targeting, drugging, and robbing victims. Anderson faces multiple charges and remains in custody. The investigation is ongoing.

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