| By LAUREN WALCK | Staff writer |
Welcome to the weekend, but heads up that the Claiborne Avenue bridge is closed for repairs. 'Banky’s Back … Back Again': That (misspelled) phrase is spray painted near the location of global graffiti artist Banksy's most popular work in New Orleans, and a new copycat version of the "Umbrella Girl" has taken its place, Doug MacCash writes.
Church and state: The fight over the Ten Commandments is just the latest flashpoint in a long-running debate over religion in Louisiana schools. From creationism to vouchers, take a look back with education editor Patrick Wall.
Dillard changes: The president of Dillard University stepped down after just two years, the school announced Friday. Here's what we know, Gabriella Killet reports.
Gun rights: A Louisiana law that could have been ruled unconstitutional will stand as is, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday. It bans convicted domestic abusers from having guns.
We've got plenty more news, entertainment and sports from The Times-Picayune here. Thanks for spending your morning with us. Happy Saturday, Lauren |