| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
It's red beans and rice day. Here's some of the headlines we've been working on at NOLA.com. Payment delays: An audit out today points out the city's problems with paying contractors on a timely basis. The delays might be deterring companies from doing business with the city, James Finn reports. Opening the door? What will happen to New Orleans East when five Dollar General stores close? Some community leaders hope it might be an opportunity to attract a new grocery store, Stephanie Riegel reports. Chores first, then the big party: New Orleans has a lot of work ahead to prepare for the annual circus that is the NFL’s Super Bowl. The big game is here next February, and business writer Tony McAuley has been keeping track of the very long to-do list. Opening prayer: Like some other governing bodies across the region, the St. Tammany Parish Council opens each meeting with a prayer before getting down to business. But some in the audience have recently questioned whether it should, Alex Lubben reports. Like the Lunch Line? Sign up here. Want to subscribe to The Times-Picayune? Here's the link. Stay fab, Bob | 