| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
The really big show: The National World War II Museum has unveiled a . . . cue the drum roll . . . big new show. Like several stories high big. Contributing writer John Pope has all the hoopla around the new “Expressions of America” show. Shortened sentences: Louisiana is among a handful of states to adopt laws in recent years that give prosecutors the option to reduce some prison sentences. But so far in Louisiana, it hasn’t been used very much. Smooth sailing: Here’s some good news for drivers who have had to navigate their way through the construction zone along busy Severn Avenue in Metairie. Come Monday evening the roadway is expected to finally be clear of the cones and tape and lane restrictions, Blake Paterson reports. And not a second too soon – the busy holiday shopping season is upon us. Game Day snub: OK, so Game Day is going to broadcast from Texas tomorrow instead of Uptown. Big whoop. No. 16-ranked Tulane doesn’t need the ESPN football talkers to descend on campus to make Saturday’s game against No. 22-ranked Central Florida in Yulman Stadium any more important, Jeff Duncan writes today. Thanks for reading Lunch Line today — and remember, you can keep up all day long at NOLA.com. Bob | 