| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
Taking off: It should be easier to get to the airport soon. This one has been a long time coming, Faimon Roberts reports. No sale – yet: Not that long ago, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana announced a $2.5 billion plan to sell itself to Elevance Health. But that plan is on hold. Stephanie Riegel tells us what happened. Salt Life: We’re used to spending anxious days and weeks monitoring the tracks of hurricanes. Saltwater wedges in the Mississippi River? Not so much. But as the salt continues its path upriver, here’s some of our latest coverage. Work on the barrier continues.What you need to know about saltwater and your garden.Gov. John Bel Edwards is seeking a federal emergency declaration.Seeking a refund: An interesting story from the campaign trail today. It involves one of the big names in the governor’s race, accusations of harassment, and a $100,000 campaign donation. Intrigued? Check out Tyler Bridges’ story. Long live Mrs. Roper: TV fans of a certain era will no doubt recall the hijinks of the “Three’s Company” crowd. You probably didn’t realize that one of the recurring characters on that show would find new life in New Orleans. Where else, right? Thanks for taking some time with us today. If you aren't a subscriber, here's a great deal! Cheers, Bob | 