| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
Closing: For decades, a book store has sat on Carrollton Avenue in the shadow of Notre Dame Seminary. But The Catholic Book Store’s days are numbered. Business writer Stephanie Riegel tells us about the end of an era. Guilty pleas, painful testimony: The gruesome death of Lacey Ellen Fletcher shocked the East Feliciana Parish town of Clinton. Her parents entered guilty pleas this week in connection with her death, but not before prosecutors laid the case out in hours of often-graphic testimony, Matt Bruce reports. Restoring trust: Members of Gov. Jeff Landry’s task force studying the Sewerage & Water Board offered a remedy to many of the agency’s problems as the group wrapped up its meetings. Ben Myers of our City Hall reporting team tells us that remedy won’t likely come as a surprise to anyone. Stepping back in time: The National World War II Museum has unveiled a new display that allows visitors to converse with real veterans about their experiences in the war. And there’s a cool catch: A big assist from artificial intelligence, our Doug MacCash writes. Defending champs: LSU’s women take the court this afternoon in their first game of the NCAA basketball tournament. The Tigers, of course, are trying to defend the national title they won last year, a stirring run that thrilled fans. Scott Rabalais has this look at the team and the tourney. Thanks for reading Lunch Line. If you're not a subscriber to The Times-Picayune, check out this great offer. Cheers, Bob | 