| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Preserving culture: It's been a difficult two years for the Backstreet Cultural Museum, but brighter days are ahead now that it has been relocated to a new home in Tremé. Jeff Adelson was there for the second line celebrating the move, and you can read why supporters say it is essential here. Ripple effects: Now that Louisiana's trigger law banning abortion has been reinstated, the consequences of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade have resumed, and the implications go beyond those seeking abortions. Emily Woodruff has more on the ban's far-reaching effects here. While you're here, why not subscribe to The Louisiana Checkup, our free newsletter about health and health care. Williams speaks: District Attorney Jason Williams and his office are at a crucial juncture 18 months after he was swept into office by a wave of reform-minded voters. His promised reforms, some retrenchment, a pandemic-induced crime surge and his own impending trial for tax evasion are all on the table, and Jillian Kramer has the interview here. Thanks for starting your week with us. We've got a couple of evolving stories in the works, including a tropical disturbance in the gulf and Sunday's overturned tanker on the 1-10 bridge to Slidell. You can keep up with the latest on those developments on NOLA.com. CC | 