Also, when will LSU name a new football coach?
| By Bob Warren ' . . . it's going to be forever': Won a judgement against City Hall? Good luck collecting. Ben Myers reports today that the city of New Orleans a LOT of money in judgements and settlements dating back decades. The tally? As much as $65 million. Convictions tossed: Prosecutors have won some big convictions against New Orleans gang members over the past decade. But federal appeals courts have recently tossed out some of those convictions. John Simerman tells us why. COVID Cowboys: At this stage of what’s been a disappointing season (to say the least), the Saints can use any advantage that comes their way. Here’s one: The Cowboys, who the Saints play in the Caesars Superdome Thursday night, will be without their head coach, who just entered the NFL's COVID-19 protocol. And the list might grow. Casino campaign = big money: If the Dec. 11 casino election in St. Tammany Parish doesn’t draw a lot of voters to the polls, it won’t be for lack of spending. The pro- and anti-casino crowds are letting the money fly in the lead-up to the big day. Best deal on the web: It’s Cyber Monday and we’ve got a great NOLA.com subscription offer – 4 months for only $1 a month. But don’t sleep on it – the offer expires later tonight. Hope you enjoyed the Lunch Line. Thanks for taking a break with us today. BW |
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| Tragedy unfolded in 2011, when a New Orleans Police officer pursued a fleeing drug suspect going the wrong direction down a one-way street.… Read more |
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| The Dallas Cowboys will not have their head coach with them when the visit the New Orleans Saints for Thursday night football. Read more |
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| Federal prosecutors in New Orleans pulled out all the stops to lock up some big names in street gang violence, nabbing members of notorious clans such as “Ride or Die,” “Young Melph Mafia” and the "Hankton Organization" in a series of sprawling racketeering conspiracy trials during the last decade. Read more |
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| For the first time in a quarter-century, St. Tammany Parish will have an up or down vote on casino gambling, and both sides — the developer who wants to build a $325 million casino resort near Slidell and an alliance of businesses, elected officials and faith-based interests who oppose it — are campaigning hard and spending heavily to sway the Dec. 11 election. Read more |
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| Countries across the globe suspended incoming flights after scientists in South Africa last week identified the new version. Read more |
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| Cindy Wood and Big Chris Songy have made a friend or two in the 40 years they’ve owned Vaughan’s Lounge in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans. Hundreds returned the love Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, during a block party to raise money for them after their home was heavily damaged in a fire on Nov. 10. The party featured live music, food, drink and crafts to celebrate the bar's 40th anniversary and to help its owners get back on their feet. Read more |
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