 | BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
A ban on short-term rentals? After a judge suspended enforcement of its most recent set of short-term rental rules, the City Council has decided to vote on banning the practice outright in residential areas. Sophie Kasakove has the story.
Ryan sentenced: Former First NBC Bank CEO Ashton Ryan Jr. was sentenced Wednesday to 14 years in prison for bank fraud, conspiracy and other charges. How much will he pay in restitution? Jillian Kramer has the details.
An ultimatum: A City Council probe recently found Mayor LaToya Cantrell's administration likely violated state law by sending out 100,000 mailers to voters touting her record in the final days of the recall campaign against her. On Wednesday, the council called on the mayor to fire her communications director, Gregory Joseph, for his role in the operation — and said the council will do it itself if she doesn't. Sophie Kasakove has the story.
Garbage contract: The last of the four sections of New Orleans carved up for trash collection services has got its contractor. Ben Myers has this report on who won the contract to pick up garbage in Algiers.
Thanks for starting your day with Morning Headlines. See the latest news, sports and entertainment coverage at nola.com. Chad | 
