 | BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Good morning and thanks for joining us. Here are some of today's top headlines.
Contract dispute: New Orleans City Council members have gotten a closer look at the French Quarter trash collection contract Mayor LaToya Cantrell negotiated with Henry Consulting, and they did not like what they saw. Ben Myers has the story.
Jazz Fest Day 1: Thursday marked the first day of the 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, featuring John Fogerty, Stanton Moore and a slate of Mexican bands. Keith Spera has this report.
Draft day: The New Orleans Saints decided to bolster their offensive line with the 9th pick in the draft. Luke Johnson has the details.
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