| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
New rules: The rules governing Carnival are getting their annual makeover, with the City Council recommending a raft of tweaks to send to the mayor for approval. Doug MacCash has the rundown of what's in and what's out. More falling trees: Three more oak trees collapsed this week, including one that fell across Carrollton Avenue Tuesday. And that's less than two months after a tree dropped a massive limb in Jackson Square and injured a child. Ben Myers has a look at what's going on. Hurricane Lee intensifies: It's too early to say whether Hurricane Lee is going to be our problem or someone else's, but it's shaping up to be a powerful storm out in the Atlantic. This is being updated regularly, so you can check here for the latest forecast. Thanks for starting your day with Morning Headlines. See the latest news, sports and entertainment coverage at nola.com. Chad |