| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
House of cards: We’ve seen a lot of news coverage about Louisiana’s insurance crisis. Sam Karlin takes a deep dive into the issue today, including the state’s role in the mess. Tourist slaying: Authorities know a bit more surrounding the slaying of a Washington bagel shop owner who was gunned down in New Orleans last week. Our Gabriella Killett and Jillian Kramer have the latest in the death of Jacob Carter, an owner of the Howdy Bagel shop in Tacoma, who was in town on a vacation. Reporting to prison: A well-known former bank president began serving a prison sentence this week. Tony McAuley has the latest in the saga of Ashton Ryan and the failed First NBC Bank. Righting the Saints' ship: NFL teams talk a lot about “culture.” In the wake of the Saints’ third consecutive season missing the playoffs, Jeff Duncan looks at the team’s culture and whether the team brass can change it. Roving king cake party: If it’s Thursday, it’s King Cake Fe(a)st. Each Thursday the cake tasting feast/fest is held at a different bar or taproom, Ian McNulty reports. There’s one today starting at 5 p.m. Speaking of, voting in the second round of NOLA.com’s king cake bracket closes at 2 p.m. today. Get voting! Thanks for reading Lunch Line. If you're not a subscriber to The Times-Picayune, here's our best offer for you. Cheers, Bob | 