| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
Outta money: If Mayor LaToya Cantrell has to face a recall election, finances might become a big issue. The latest round of campaign finance reports show the mayor ended 2022 with less than $7,000 in her account. Matt Sledge has the details. Road Home suits dropped: Some big news for those facing lawsuits over their use of Road Home money post Hurricane Katrina. The state is dropping thousands of lawsuits against people who got grants to elevate their homes but used the money on repairs instead. Don’t rain on our parade(s): It’s a big parade night in New Orleans, with three krewes lined up to roll. Should be a blast, if the weather cooperates. But right now it looks like Babylon, Chaos and Muses will have to dodge some storms. Stick with NOLA.com for the very latest on the weather, tonight’s parades and all things Mardi Gras related. And remember, if you can't make it out, check out our Parade Cam. It's the next best thing. New use for historic site: A famous New Orleans building will see new life. Business writer Stephanie Riegel reports on the transformation of the Carrollton Courthouse – you might remember it as the home to Ben Franklin High School back when – to a high-end senior community. For more business coverage, please sign up for our NOLA Business Insider newsletter. Tragic toll: Eight people have lost their lives in the past week to murder-suicides in Jefferson Parish. Reporter Michelle Hunter’s story today tries to answer everyone’s question: Why? Thanks for reading Lunch Line. If you're not a subscriber, check out this great deal. Bob | 