Good morning and thanks for joining us. Here are some of the day's top headlines.
Tyrell Morris indicted: The former director of New Orleans' 911 system has been indicted by a grand jury on state charges of malfeasance in office, false impersonation of a peace officer, and insurance fraud, among others. Ben Myers has the story.
D-Day remembrance: The St. Augustine High School Marching 100 performed at the Brittany American Cemetery in Normandy, France, Thursday for the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Keith Spera and Chris Granger have this look at their day, and a special moment leading up to their performance.
Pushback on panhandling proposal: A bill that would expand a ban on panhandling has raised questions about how it could be enforced in New Orleans, if it would be at all. Local officials and homeless advocates say the measure, which has been passed by lawmakers and awaits the governor's signature, criminalizes poverty and isn't a good use of city resources. Sophie Kasakove has the story.
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