A mini-debate broke out among some editors yesterday over how to characterize the Superdome. Most famous building in New Orleans? Most recognized building? Most iconic?
Yes to all of those. But change is in the wind for the home of the New Orleans Saints. Mercedes-Benz, which has held the naming rights for nearly a decade, has told the team it won’t renew those naming rights when the current agreement expires next year and the team is now searching for a new partner, Jeff Adelson reports.
And of course Twitter has responded with lots of suggestions. Popeye’s. Boudreaux’s Butt Paste. Morris Bart. Abita Beer. Hubig’s. Even . . . wait for it . . . Louisiana Superdome. Oh, that’s just silly.
The coronavirus pandemic has threatened countless businesses, including restaurants. Ian McNulty took a look at how some of the city’s historic Creole restaurants are faring. They’re the places where we mark life’s milestones – anniversaries, birthdays, graduations. But like our celebrations these days, the restaurants themselves are traditions on uncertain paths.
In some breaking news from Wednesday morning, the Jefferson Parish public school district lost its leader when the board the oversees the state Department of Education voted to name Cade Brumley state superintendent. And the latest state coronavirus numbers show that for the first time since March there are fewer than 1,000 COVID-19 patients in Louisiana hospitals.
Finally, Carlie Wells has a story about two State Police troopers injured during a car chase, Doug MacCash offers up a piece about a fracas roiling the street art scene and Michelle Hunter checks in with a story about a stabbing that authorities said stemmed from an argument about grits.
All that – and more – in today’s Lunch Line. As always, thanks for reading. And don't forget to wash your hands.
