| By KASEY BUBNASH | Staff writer |
Good morning and thanks for joining us. Here are some of today's top headlines. Cantrell speaks out: Mayor LaToya Cantrell hasn't been talking to the press much lately, but after another outbreak of violence over the weekend, she offered condolences and defended the city's progress in reducing violent crime. James Finn has more. Sanitation saga: Everyone agrees that a breakdown in sanitation services in the French Quarter and elsewhere downtown ahead of Super Bowl LIX would be a disaster. But how to move forward with a contract remains to be seen. Ben Myers has the latest on the bitter dispute that's holding things up. Réveillon scouting: Réveillon arrives each December as a season of destination dining built around special holiday menus. More than 50 restaurants are taking part this year, alternately drawing inspiration from French Creole tradition, their own house traditions, contemporary styles and Christmas food motifs. But how to choose which dishes to try? Ian McNulty can help. Thanks for reading. Check back for more news, entertainment and sports from The Times-Picayune. Kasey | 