| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
State health cuts decried: Last-minute budget cuts have state health officials warning of dire consequences and legislators suggesting a special session might be necessary to clean up the mess caused by the chaotic close of the most recent legislative session. See why the state's top health official initially thought the news of the cuts was a joke. James Finn has the story. Family of Slidell student files suit: The family of the 12-year-old boy pulled aside by his Slidell principal and asked if his braids indicated he was a "gangster" has sued the school. Joni Hess has the details. The kindness of strangers: Street performer Mamie Marie Francois, who was injured in an alleged hit-and-run recently, says she's been healing up and almost has enough donations to repair her tricycle that was damaged in the crash. Doug MacCash has the update. Thank you for joining us for Morning Headlines. And here's where you can find the latest news, sports and entertainment coverage from The Times-Picayune. Chad | 