| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Good morning and thanks for joining us. Here are some of today's top headlines. Big break: A massive break in the bank of the Mississippi River south of New Orleans is actually building new land in a heavily eroded part of the coast. Mike Smith has the story. Funding under fire: The Trump administration wants Congress to eliminate funding for public television and radio, and Louisiana's John Kennedy could be the point person in the U.S. Senate. Mark Ballard explains. Calling it quits: Ryan Ramczyk, a former All Pro on the Saints' offensive line who missed last season due to injury, has decided to retire. Matthew Paras has the details. Thanks for reading. Check back throughout the day for more news, entertainment and sports from The Times-Picayune. | 