| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Thanks for starting your day with Morning Headlines. Here are some of today's top stories. Longtime New Orleans District Attorney Harry Connick Sr. died Wednesday at 97 after years of failing health. John Simerman and John Pope have a look at the man and his legacy. Nearly a half a dozen witnesses — including one notable former player — took the stand Thursday in the retrial of Cardell Hayes, the man accused of killing former Saints star defensive end Will Smith eight years ago. But in a couple of cases, witness testimony didn't quite match what they said four years ago, the defense pointed out. Jillian Kramer has the story. When former Gov. John Bel Edwards left office earlier this month, the state was projected to have $143 million more in revenue than expenses for the upcoming fiscal year. But now Gov. Jeff Landry claims there will be a $64 million shortfall and has called on state agencies to prepare to make cuts. Tyler Bridges and James Finn sort out the details. Check out all the latest news, sports and entertainment coverage from The Times-Picayune. Chad | 