| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
For the first time in years, no major cable or network will broadcast a live New Year’s Eve special from New Orleans. Keith Spera has this report on why we won't have Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve or even a tipsy Don Lemon. Mardi Gras and the spring tourism season are approaching, and a federal judge could be just days away from ruling on the city's proposed short-term rental law. His decision could have major consequences for property owners who rent homes to tourists and the neighborhoods they proliferate in. Ben Myers has the story. A Southwest Airlines flight to Tampa had to turn around and return to New Orleans Wednesday after a bird apparently struck one of the plane's engines. Gabriella Killett the details on what happened. Thanks for starting your day with Morning Headlines. Check out all the latest news, sports and entertainment coverage from The Times-Picayune. Chad | 