| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
Stepping down: There was big news from New Orleans public schools this morning. Superintendent Avis Williams, brought in from Alabama just a couple years ago, is stepping down. Marie Fazio is tracking that developing story.
Six Flags demo halted: The demolition work at the old Six Flags site in New Orleans East has been halted. City Hall reporter Ben Myers tells us what happened.
FORE! A big name has joined the folks behind the Five O Fore golf project at the old Times-Picayune site along the expressway. Business writer Tony McAuley has the latest on the golf-entertainment project.
Movin’ dem chains: Have you caught up to any of Jan Risher’s columns from across our coverage area? She hits on some interesting topics, including a piece this week where she spent some time in the Caesars Superdome announcers’ booth, which has been a real family affair.
Cam's quest: So have you heard the one about Cam Jordan looking for a place to eat in Chalmette? He took his quest to social media and got a lot of recommendations, Chelsea Shannon reports.
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