| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
Person of interest: New Orleans police said Tuesday they had identified a "person of interest" in one of two shootings at Sunday's second-line parade. That person was arrested, though on unrelated charges, police said. Kasey Bubnash and Poet Wolfe have the latest. Taxes, taxes, taxes: The Legislature has less than a week to wrap up its special session on Gov. Jeff Landry’s tax overhaul plan, and how things will shake out is still anyone’s guess. State politics reporter Tyler Bridges has this look at what’s happening in Baton Rouge. French Quarter fire: New Orleans firefighters worked through this morning’s downpours to battle a three-alarm fire in a French Quarter building. Getting the lead out: Jefferson Parish will make a big push to determine where its water pipes contain harmful lead. Blake Paterson says the plan involves inspecting nearly every property in the parish over three and half years. Louisiana's Grammy connection: We'll be well represented at the Grammy Awards in February. Judy Bergeron has this list of the Louisiana artists with nominations. And speaking of celebrated musicians, Annette Sisco tells us a New Orleans legend will be featured on a postage stamp. Did you get this newsletter forwarded from someone else? Sign up here. And if you're interested in becoming a NOLA.com subscriber, here's a sensational offer. Cheers, Bob |