| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
Cantrell investigation: More subpoenas have been issued as the federal investigation of Mayor LaToya Cantrell continues. Gordon Russell, who has been following the probe, has the latest details. Newman basketball: Newman’s boys’ basketball team has been ordered by the state high school athletics association to forfeit all wins from three seasons, but they will appeal it. Prep writer Chris Dabe has the details. Buying an eyesore: The city of Gretna thinks it has a solution for dealing with a derelict and vacant 300-room hotel on the West Bank Expressway, Blake Paterson reports. It’ll cost more than $5 million. Christmas eats: Looking for a place to dine on Christmas? Restaurant writer Chelsea Shannon has compiled a list of places open that day. Star players sitting out: The Tulane and LSU football teams will be without some big names when they play in their upcoming bowl games. As in, really big names. Here's the LSU story. And here's the Tulane story. Thanks for reading Lunch Line. If you're not a subscriber to NOLA.com, here's our best offer for you. Cheers, Bob | 