| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
El Nino on the way: Louisiana could get wetter weather later this year, but may also have fewer hurricanes to deal with. The weather pattern known as El Nino is on its way back and Roshaun Higgins tells what that could mean for us. TikTok’s future: TikTok creators from Louisiana are worried about the social media platform’s future – and their income – Meghan Wyatt reports. TikTok, owned by a Chinese company, has come under increased scrutiny that it might be a security risk. Edwards and the death penalty: Breaking his silence on the issue, Gov. John Bel Edwards said this week that he favors abolishing the death penalty, James Finn reports. “The death penalty is so final,” the governor said. “When you make a mistake, you can’t get it back.” Banksy in the house: Banksy fans take note. A mural by the graffiti superstar who Doug MacCash calls the “world’s most famous living artist” has popped up outside a New Orleans business. Doug has all the details here. Just in time? The Pels have seen a lot of ups and downs this season. Mostly downs, recently. But the team is still in the hunt for a playoff berth and coach Willie Green thinks they just might be finding their rhythm. C’mon, Pels! Thanks for reading Lunch Line. If you're not a NOLA.com subscriber, check out this great deal. Bob | 