| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
Bourbon Street attack hearing: The New Orleans City Council is scheduled to conduct a hearing this afternoon on the Bourbon Street attack. That hearing comes as a trio of investigations into security lapses tied to the Bourbon Street attack move forward, Joseph Cranney and Jeff Adelson report. Meanwhile, John Simerman has a deeper look at the higher level of federal security the city will have for Carnival. Follow NOLA.com for updates on the attack and aftermath throughout the day. $6 billion plant: Korean automaker Hyundai plans to build a huge steel mill in Ascension Parish, Stephanie Riegel and Tyler Bridges report. The automaker is expected to spend more than $6 billion on the plant, which will employ some 1,300 people. From Deuce to Drew: Columnist Jeff Duncan checks in today with a list of his favorite Saints. Check out who made his list. Let them eat (king) cake: It’s king cake season, which means our staffers are busy noshing their way across the area, trying different cakes -- all so they can report their findings to you. Enjoy! Did you get this newsletter forwarded from someone else? Sign up here. And if you're interested in becoming a NOLA.com subscriber, here's a sensational offer. Thanks for checking in today. Bob | 