| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
The race for Speaker: U.S. Rep Steve Scalise has declared his intent to run for Speaker of the House, but he's not the only with with his sights on Kevin McCarthy's old job. Mark Ballard has this story on the Old Jefferson Republican's opening appeal to his colleagues as he takes on Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan. Torres' war: The advertising battle between New Orleans garbage magnate Sidney Torres IV and the consultant representing a pair of Jefferson Parish Council candidates has hit new heights. Blake Patterson has the details on the latest volley, which includes allusions to the mob and allegations of infidelity. Recognizing genius: Two New Orleans scholars have won MacArthur Fellows Program "genius grants" for their work in the fields of music and criminal justice. One is a composer and Tulane University professor and the other is a Loyola University law professor who created an online database of incarceration statistics that has been modeled around the country. Stephanie Riegel has the story. Thank you for starting your day with Morning Headlines. Check out all the latest news, sports and entertainment coverage from The Times-Picayune. Chad | 