 | BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
Watching the Gulf: Don’t look now, but there’s a tropical disturbance brewing off the Louisiana coast. Forecasters at this stage give it only a small chance of developing into something. But always a good idea to keep an eye tropical weather this time of year.
Beef and taxes: As tax fights go, this one had an interesting twist. A lawsuit demanding back sales taxes from a rancher’s private beef sales could have had an impact on farms across the state. A judge ruled on the case Thursday. For more business coverage, please sign up for our NOLA Business Insider newsletter.
Celebrity news: Some local celebrity news we’re following – Kenner native Jon Batiste has stepped down as bandleader for “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.”
Media pickers: Sports columnist Jeff Duncan recently surveyed local reporters who cover the Saints for their season predictions. You can check it out here and compare it your own. Can't get enough Saints coverage? Sign up for our Saints Insider newsletter.
Paint the town red: Finally, if you're in New Orleans Saturday you'll probably notice a lot of ill-fitting, red outfits. It's the return of the annual Red Dress Run.
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