 | BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
The Saints fell behind quick against the Lions on Sunday, spotting Detroit 21 points in the first several minutes of the game. They then managed to make it close enough for fans to believe they just might pull it off, before dropping the contest, 33-28. Derek Carr was knocked out of the game in the fourth quarter. Michael Thomas, who was out with injury, raised some eyebrows on social media. You'll find all of our coverage here.
State Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says the 2023 wildfire season has made it clear that Louisiana is ill-prepared for hotter, drier summers that produce multiple, simultaneous blazes that ravage forests, imperil communities and stretch the state’s firefighting capabilities beyond the limit. He's saying his agency needs as much as $43 million to be better prepared next year. Tristan Baurick has the story.
Will renters in Metairie shell out as much as $3,250 a month for units in the new "Metro at Clearview" apartment complex at the Clearview shopping center site? Tony McAuley has this report on progress made on the residential component of that center's revival. Meanwhile, little is happening over at the Esplanade Mall, which was purchased a year ago. Marie Fazio has the story.
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