Also: Mitch Landrieu to oversee $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan
| By Bob Warren Blue Monday: Was it the refs? The missed extra points? Penalties at the absolute worst time? All of the above? Join us at the digital water cooler as we trudge through another blue Monday in Saints Land, dissecting the 2-point loss to the Titans. Here’s what Jeff Duncan thinks. And what Rod Walker has to say. Taking the lead: Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu has landed a prized post. He’s been named as the point person for President Joe Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan. The White House says the trillion dollar program is one of the largest investments in roads, bridges and technology infrastructure in decades. Riding the wave: Interesting story out of Lake Charles. The state’s biggest casino market is flourishing again following last year’s hurricanes, our Mike Smith reports. How w long will the good times last? Katrina to COVID: Chalmette High School's teacher of the year has a cool tale to tell - he was a senior at the same school in 2005 when Hurricane Katrina wiped it out. Longtime contributing writer Barry Lemoine caught up with Justin Templet, who explained how his teachers during Katrina helped shape how he's helped his students navigate the pandemic. Tally the votes: Finally, Saturday was election day across the region -- catch up with all the latest politics at NOLA.com. Hope you enjoyed the Lunch Line. Thanks for taking a break with us today. |
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| NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Sean Payton made it a point of emphasis this week to make sure his players understood how tricky the natural grass surfa… Read more |
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| President Joe Biden will name Mitch Landrieu to oversee the roughly $1.2 trillion federal infrastructure bill expected to be signed into law Monday, placing the task of running the administration's signature legislative achievement into the hands of New Orleans' former mayor. Read more |
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| LAKE CHARLES — When the Golden Nugget unveiled its new sportsbook here last week, it showed its hand and made no bones about it. Read more |
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| New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell remains firmly planted at the top of the city’s political landscape following a solid re-election victory on Saturday, but the rest of the night’s results indicated big shifts were underway beneath her feet. Read more |
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