| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
What travel ban? The City Council doesn’t want Mayor LaToya Cantrell jetting off to other places on the taxpayers’ dime. But that hasn’t stopped the mayor from flying to Washington for a conference, James Finn reports. Speaking of the council’s travel ban, columnist Stephanie Grace weighed in on it this weekend. Bigger, better Mardi Gras: Mardi Gras 2025 was bigger and better than last year — at least that’s what folks in the hospitality industry are saying. Stephanie Riegel takes a business-y look at this year’s big party. Speaking of Mardi Gras, perhaps you’re a little tapped out following weeks of parades? Ian McNulty offers up some bargain eats across the metro. Saints trade: A former LSU star is joining the Saints. Luke Johnson tells us about the trade with the New England Patriots. Revamping math: Louisiana students have made a big jump in reading performance in recent years. Now, the state wants to see the same kind of improvement in math, Elyse Carmosino reports. Get smart: Nola.com has a new smartphone app. It's got lots of new features we think you'll like. 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 great offer. Have a terrific day, Bob | 