 | BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
How safe was Carnival? A shooting that left one person dead and four others wounded along a crowded parade route marred what New Orleans officials contend was an otherwise relatively safe Carnival season. Reporters Missy Wilkinson and Jeff Adelson took a closer look at the numbers. Meanwhile, the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office refused charges against 16 people accused of illegally carrying weapons during Carnival, Jillian Kramer reports.
Now, the counting begins: One of the big stories in New Orleans will continue to be the effort to recall Mayor LaToya Cantrell. On Wednesday the deadline arrived for recall organizers to show their hand. Now comes the counting and verifying. Stick with NOLA.com as we cover the process.
Zion-less: Everyone’s favorite basketball team hits the court again tonight following a long layoff courtesy of the All-Star break. The Pels are still without star Zion Williamson, who is injured again. What can the team do to win without him and make a playoffs push? For more Pelicans coverage, sign up for our Pelicans Insider newsletter.
Bucktown restaurant changes hands: A popular Bucktown seafood restaurant is changing hands. But the new owners of Station 6 say they're not looking to make big changes, food writer Ian McNulty tells us.
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