 | BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
It's Tuesday, so put your head down and plow on. Today's menu: The mayor, striking port workers, Taylor Swift, and your favorite fried chicken. Check out the full slate news, features and sports at NOLA.com
Firing back: Mayor LaToya Cantrell fired back this morning several days after a city contractor was indicted and accused of bribing her. "Accusation after accusation after accusation," City Hall reporter James Finn reports the mayor saying.
Walk the line: Port workers in New Orleans hit the picket line today, joining in the national longshoremen’s strike. Business writer Tony McAuley tells us what the strike could mean locally.
Terror Swift: Taylor Swift fever has even hit the skeleton house on St. Charles Avenue. Doug MacCash takes a look at the fun. (And of course Travis Kelce's skeleton makes an appearance, too.) So clever!
Winner, winner . . .: The voters have spoken, and they told us they love fried chicken. NOLA.com’s favorite fried bird contest is over and a winner has been crowned.
Playoffs or bust: As the Pelicans prepare for their season opener later this month, Christian Clark says expectations for the team are sky high. Meanwhile, David Grunfeld and Chris Granger were on hand at the team’s media day Monday and produced some terrific photos. Enjoy!
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