 | BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
Louisiana flavor at the Olympics: Today’s your day, Olympics fans... the official start of the summer games in Paris. Scott Rabalais is there and shares a few things you should know. - There are lots of Louisiana connections.
- And here are some LSU athletes to keep an eye on.
Back to neutral: The New Orleans City Council has adopted some new rules aimed at a less contentious Mardi Gras, Doug MacCash reports. This one’s for you, Mr. Neutral Ground Spray-Paint Guy!
Goodbye, Frosty: Frosty the owl kept a close watch on the Aquarium of the Americas for nearly three decades. Sadly, she is no longer on her perch, Poet Wolfe reports.
The money race: In the days following President Biden’s departure from the 2024 presidential contest, donations rolled in to Vice President Kamala Harris. Meghan Friedmann takes a look at some of the Louisianans reaching into their pocketbooks.
Veterans games: A few thousand people are in town now for the 43rd annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games. Tony McAuley checked out the action Thursday.
And don't forget: We'll have the latest on the Saints from our crew covering the team in California. Check it out on our Saints page. Like the Lunch Line? Sign up here. Want to subscribe to The Times-Picayune? Here's the link. Be kind and have a spectacular weekend. Bob | 
