| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Preparing for the salt: As salt water pushes its way up the Mississippi River, New Orleans area hospitals, school systems and other essential service providers are preparing for the day the city's water supply is affected. Hospitals are bringing in reverse osmosis filtration systems, schools are preparing to shut off water fountains and ordering pallets of bottled water. Some grocery chains are planning to bring in giant tanks of freshwater to use in the stores. So, how worried are they? Stephanie Riegel has the story. Curious about where your water comes from? Check out these maps. The flyover is coming: When the new terminal at Louis Armstrong International Airport opened up in 2019, poor planning between the city and the state meant that the direct access from the interstate into the airport that was always at Williams Boulevard wouldn't be coming to Loyola Drive until years later. That day is now right around the corner. Faimon Roberts has the details. Candidates sound off: Five of the candidates running for governor took place in a town hall Tuesday morning and a debate later that evening, calling for more investment in early childhood education and law enforcement. Tyler Bridges has the story. Mardi Gras news: The line-up has been announced for the annual Endymion Extravaganza. Doug MacCash has the story. Thank you for starting your day with Morning Headlines. Check out all the latest news, sports and entertainment coverage from The Times-Picayune. Chad | 