 | BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Council weighs in on chief search: Mayor LaToya Cantrell has not outlined the process of how she'll find a permanent police chief, so the City Council decided put out its own plan on Thursday. Matt Sledge has the details.
Redevelopment round-up: Two developments are making the news today, one along the riverfront and another uptown. Ben Myers has the latest on the City Council's decision regarding the massive project planned upriver from the Convention Center. And Tony McAuley has the details on the rehabilitation plans for Our Lady of Lourdes, the century-old former Roman Catholic church that has been closed since Hurricane Katrina.
Murder and mayhem: The city's crime surge continues in 2023. There was a mass shooting in Central City Thursday night that left two dead and three injured; new developments in the case involving the brutal beating of a streetcar passenger; and a rash of vehicle burglaries at a recent Pelicans game.
Arrest made in 'Boogie B' slaying: Police have made an arrest in connection with the killing of comedian Brandon 'Boogie B' Montrell, who was struck by a bullet while sitting in his car downtown two days before Christmas.
Thanks for starting your day with Morning Headlines. Catch the latest news all day on NOLA.com. Chad | 
