| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
East Jefferson General's future: LCMC Health acquired East Jefferson General Hospital in 2020 and spent the last two years stabilizing the 50-year-old Metairie hospital's finances. But the company's long-term plan for the publicly-owned hospital is becoming clear with an announcement linked to LCMC's purchase of three Tulane University Medical Center hospitals. Reporter Stephanie Riegel has the details. Questions about clothing: Mayor LaToya Cantrell reimbursed her image consultant for clothes bought for her — purchases that are now the subject of a federal probe — the consultant's lawyer says. Questions put to the mayor, however, aren't being answered. Reporters Matt Sledge and John Simerman have the story. Flu cases on the rise: After two unusually quiet seasons, the dreaded respiratory virus has surged to a 10-year high nationally, and Louisiana is one of 15 states near the top of the list. Reporter Emily Woodruff reports. Thanks for starting your day with Morning Headlines. Catch the latest news all day on NOLA.com. Chad | 