| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
Cane questions: For a time, scientists hoped a plant from Europe would hold one of the keys to revitalizing giant stretches of Louisiana’s wetlands plagued by insects. Not so much now. Tristan Baurick reports on why the bloom might be off the imported roseau cane. Record setter: A high school senior in New Orleans who tallied a cool $10 million in scholarship offers – said to be a record amount – has made his college decision. Leah Clark was at his announcement this morning and has the details. Love and Marriage: Looks like a June 1 wedding for longtime West Bank political heavyweight John Alario and Trina Edwards, the former wife of Gov. Edwin Edwards. Features editor Jan Risher dishes the details. Last call in the ‘Dell: For years, closing time for Slidell’s bar and nightclubs has been 2 a.m. Except, that is, for four days each year when the bars could stay open much later (earlier?). But not for much longer, Joni Hess reports. Diversions: Not that you'd forget, but Jazz Fest continues today and through the weekend. Meanwhile, Ian McNulty reports that two New Orleans bars made a list of the 50 best drinking places in North America. Enjoy your weekend, friends. Thanks for reading Lunch Line. If you're not a NOLA.com subscriber, check out this great deal. Bob | 