 | BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
Church bankruptcy deadlines: A judge has set deadlines for a settlement and trial in the Archdiocese of New Orleans’ bankruptcy case. Stephanie Riegel explains what happens next in the saga that has run more than five years and racked up nearly $50 million in legal fees.
Illegal immigration crackdown: Against a backdrop of intensifying federal detention and deportation efforts, some new state laws that seek to bolster federal immigration enforcement are set to take effect. Alyse Pfeil has the details.
Speed racers: Powerboat racing returns to Lake Pontchartrain this weekend. Lara Nicholson and Courtney Lucius explain the details of how to watch the drivers bounce across the water at speeds up to 200 mph.
Honoring Ed: Nearly a year after his death, popular TV sports guy Ed Daniels is set to be inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. Ceremonies are this weekend, and Daniels is on the card with a host of other big names, including Nick Saban.
Negotiating: Training camp begins next month, and Saints rookie QB Tyler Shough has yet to sign his contract. “What gives?” Matthew Paras wonders.
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