Morning Briefing: Can You Help Catch a Burglar?

1. Weather: There is a slight chance of more thunderstorms in the Canton area after 11 a.m., says the National Weather Service. If rain isn't looming, expect mostly sunny skies with a high temperature near 68 degrees today. Tonight, there is a chance of rain before 11 p.m., with an expected low temperature of 52.

2. In Case You Missed It: The Canton Police Department is looking for your help to catch a burglar who has been active in the Great Sky neighborhood. Canton-Sixes Patch has a description of a suspect and a vehicle he may be using. If you can help the investigation, please call 911.

3. Happening Now: Some Cantonians along Hickory Flat Highway, Marietta Road, and Marietta Highway are either without water service this morning or under a boil water advisory due to a water main break last night. Canton-Sixes Patch has a map of the affected area.

4. Looking Ahead: The Cherokee Board of Commissioners may declare non-food roosters a nuisance during their meeting this evening. Come back at 9 a.m. to get the full preview of the proceedings.

5. On This Date in History: Laissez les bons temps rouler! On May 7, 1718, the city of New Orleans, LA is founded by French explorer Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville. Interestingly, on May 7, 1429, French heroine Joan of Arc lifted the siege of old Orleans, a turning point in the Hundred Years' War that pitted France against the English.