| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
Law enforcement emergency: The powerful Louisiana Sheriff's Association says there’s a critical shortage of deputies across the state. That’s prompted Gov. Jeff Landry to declare a state of emergency. Sam Karlin tells us what that means. Landry also has called the Legislature into a special session to reshape Louisiana’s criminal justice system, James Finn reports. Trampling, chewing, eating: Wild hogs are wreaking havoc on Louisiana farms. So says a new U.S. Department of Agriculture study, which puts the annual damage in the millions of dollars. Tristan Baurick has the details. Settling Ray Brandt’s estate: When car business titan Ray Brandt died of cancer in 2019, he left an estate with 14 auto dealerships. Business writer Tony McAuley has the latest today on some of the maneuverings to settle that estate. Some big names in this one. Oysters Mosca, anyone? There are some of us who are tired of fried seafood, our dining-out guru Ian McNulty writes. Heresy! Anyway, Ian proffers these 36 dishes for those looking for a break from the fried stuff. Thanks for reading Lunch Line. If you're not a subscriber to The Times-Picayune, check out this great offer. Cheers, Bob | 