| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Helping the Homeless: The number of homeless people in New Orleans is about where it was six years ago. There was a dramatic drop during the pandemic as federal money came into the city to help deal with the problem, but as the resources dried up, the ranks of the homeless have risen. That's part of what has contributed to the perception that the problem is worse than ever, but there are other factors at play. Don't miss Missy Wilkinson's story. Underage drinking: A Louisiana lawmaker has proposed a bill to ban anyone under the age of 21 from entering a bar in Louisiana and to boost fines for bars caught serving alcohol to anyone underage. James Wilkins and Paul Cobler have the story. The voice behind the walls: A group of students at the Travis Hill School inside the Juvenile Justice Intervention Center recently tied for first in the Aspen Challenge, in which teams compete to come up with solutions to major problems facing the city. Marie Fazio has the details on their proposal and their win. Thanks for starting your week with Morning Headlines. Catch up on the latest news on NOLA.com. Chad | 