| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
Disaster declaration: The Biden Administration has issued a federal disaster declaration for the saltwater intrusion making its way up the Mississippi River. Here's what it means. Meanwhile, across the region folks continue bracing for the threat. Here's the latest on that slow-moving crisis. Queen B in the house: If you haven’t heard (or maybe live under a rock) there’s a huge concert in the Caesars Superdome tonight. Beyoncé is in town, and she’s brought a party with her. Bon Ton setback: Excitement has been ramping up over the renovations being made by the new owner at the shuttered Bon Ton Café in the Central Business District. But a weekend fire could toss a big curveball into those plans, Ian McNulty reports. Candidate chat: Five candidates in the governor's race gathered Tuesday during a forum sponsored by AARP and held at The Times-Picayune. Topics touched on education, crime — and a candidate who skipped the event, Tyler Bridges reports. Thanks for taking some time with us today. If you aren't a subscriber, here's a great deal! Cheers, Bob | 