 | BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
Tariff talk: Louisiana business leaders are scrambling to determine what President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs will mean for them — and, of course, their customers, Blake Paterson reports. Meanwhile, at least one group is cheering. Josie Abugov checked in with some of the state’s shrimpers.
Building a sweat: Business writer Rich Collins tells us about a fitness chain that was founded in Marrero and now has more than 750 locations across around the world.
Iconic drink: Barq’s Root Beer is so totally New Orleans. Right? Of course! But the brand is also the subject of a long-standing battle for claiming rights between Louisianans and Mississippians, contributing writer Rachel Mipro tells us.
Who will the Saints pick? Could the Saints be looking for a quarterback in the upcoming NFL draft? It’s an intriguing question, one that our Saints coverage team recently explored.
Busy weekend: There’s a lot going on this weekend, including the popular Hogs for the Cause barbecue competition. Get out and have some fun.
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