| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
Ignoring rules: Last year, crews began road construction work on St. Roch Avenue in New Orleans. Some residents worry that the century-old oak trees that line the roadway are being battered in the process, Stephanie Riegel reports. Grand restoration: When the Oleander Hotel opened on Grand Isle in 1929 it was the height of “modern” luxury. Nearly a century later, the hotel still stands but is in no condition for guests. Blake Paterson reports that a group on the island is trying to raise nearly $400,000 to return the hotel to its former grandeur. Can they repeat? The LSU women’s basketball team captured our hearts last year as it played its way to a national championship. Can they do it again? Columnist Scott Rabalais takes a look. ‘The arm that hugged Jesus.’ A Catholic church in Slidell drew a big crowd last week as people queued up to view a rare relic of St. Jude Thaddeus. Contributing writer Kadee Krieger has the story. Thanks for reading Lunch Line. If you're not a subscriber to The Times-Picayune, check out this great offer. Cheers, Bob | 