| By Bob Warren On Sunday came word that an arrest had been made in a high-profile carjacking at the Costco store in New Orleans. Now we’re learning that the man arrested is also accused in the murder of a 12-year-old boy in New Orleans. There’s likely more to come on this today; please check back with NOLA.com.
COVID's theat: We’re hearing more and more about being on the back end (finally) of the latest COVID surge. But health writer Emily Woodruff reports today that for many people with compromised immune systems, the pandemic is and will remain a huge threat.
Kamara's arrest: You’ve probably heard by now that one of your favorite Saints players was arrested in Las Vegas Sunday. Alvin Kamara, in Vegas for the NFL Pro Bowl, is accused of battery stemming from some sort of incident inside a nightclub. Please stay tuned as this story develops and we learn more.
Close on a new coach? Speaking of the Saints, it's looking like we might have a new coach early this week. The last of the interviews was yesterday, and now the Saints brass is deliberating. Here’s Jeff Duncan’s latest odds.
Bengals king cakes - it's a thing: Folks in Cincinnati are getting into the king cake thing, our food guy Ian McNulty reports. The reason: Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s ties to Louisiana. The cakes there are Bengal-themed, of course.
Hope you enjoyed Lunch Line today. Thanks for taking a break with us. BW | 
