| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
Fame, fortune and the balance beam: If you follow gymnastics or college sports, you’ve probably heard of Olivia Dunne. The LSU gymnast has a huge social media presence that has generated millions of dollars and nearly as much media scrutiny. Sports columnist Scott Rabalais has the story. Full parade routes? Can it be? Will we see the restoration of all the parade routes in the city? Doug MacCash writes that we’re a step closer after days of behind-the-scenes talks between the parade krewes and city leaders. Here’s the latest. Short-term rental rules: Short-term rentals were front and center in New Orleans again on Thursday. The Planning Commission has released a draft of some new short term rental rules. And the City Council took up some measures aimed at increasing affordable housing - measures pitched in response to a new, short-term rental-heavy-development in Central City. Coins, Prohibition and a hanging: "Just before 11 a.m. on June 7, 1862 — with an estimated crowd of 10,000-plus watching — a rope snapped tight, and William Mumford’s neck snapped with it." So begins Mike Scott’s feature story on the history of the U.S. Mint in the French Quarter. C’mon, how can you not want to read it? Thanks for reading Lunch Line. And if you're not a subscriber already, check out this great deal. Six months for a buck - how can you not sign up? Bob | 