| By DREW BROACH | Staff writer |
Thanks for starting your Sunday with Morning Headlines. Here are some of today's top stories. Unincorporated Jefferson Parish saw an 11% drop in major crime in 2023, mirroring a trend seen across the United States. The Sheriff’s Office reported a decline in every category of crime except one. The Louisiana Legislature convenes in special session Monday to redraw election districts for the U.S. House and state Supreme Court, and to consider changing how the court’s chief justice is chosen and switching from open primary elections to party primaries. Some critics say that’stoo much to swallow in just eight days. We don’t do cold well in south Louisiana, yet here it comes: a low temperature of 24 degrees and a high of just 40 on Tuesday. Here are tips to stay safe and warm. Thanks for starting your day with Morning Headlines. Check out all the latest news, sports and entertainment coverage from The Times-Picayune. - Drew. |