| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Funding restored: Gov. John Bel Edwards says he has found a way to restore $100 million in funding cuts from the state Department of Health in the final minutes of the most recent legislative session. Edwards also vetoed eight bills passed by lawmakers this summer, including one that would force people to stay 25 feet away from police in the line of duty and one that would prevent schools from requiring students to get the COVID vaccine. Tyler Bridges has the details. City heat: New Orleans is battling a heat wave, and its government is no different, with more than a dozen major HVAC issues currently plaguing city properties. The highest profile casualty seems to be New Orleans police headquarters on Broad Street, which appears to have been without functioning AC for the better part of two weeks. Sophie Kasakove has the story. Cantrell won't oust Morris: Mayor LaToya Cantrell said Wednesday she will not force embattled 911 director Tyrell Morris to step down immediately, leaving in place his Sept. 15 resignation date. Earlier this week, Morris announced he would resign soon after the City Council learned he crashed a public vehicle, violated policy by failing to submit to an intoxication screen and allegedly tried to cover it up by altering the written policy. Ben Myers has the story. Thank you for starting your day with Morning Headlines. See the latest news, sports and entertainment coverage at NOLA.com. Chad | 