| By DREW BROACH | Staff writer |
TAKING OFF: Holiday passenger traffic through Louis Armstrong International Airport is expected to soar this week to its highest level since the COVID-19 pandemic began more than 2½ years ago, as travelers fly in and out of the Crescent City for Thanksgiving gatherings. PEUT-ÊTRE MACRON? French President Emmanuel Macron is considering a trip to New Orleans next week as part of his state visit to the U.S., French news media say, in what would be the first journey to Louisiana by a French head of state since 1976. If so, the side trip is likely to focus on historical ties and potentially environmental issues, one of the French president’s major points of concern. HUNT FOR HUBIG’S: It's been barely two weeks since Hubig's pies made their long-awaited return, and as production ramps up and distribution expands, the hunt to find the pies amid sporadic availability and quick sell-outs led to considerable sleuthing. Here's the latest on where you can find them in the New Orleans area. Thanks for starting your Wednesday with Morning Headlines. Catch the latest news all day on NOLA.com. D.B. | 