| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
Theft, vandalism and low water: Low water along the Mississippi River has been quite the party for treasure hunters scouring its typically-underwater banks. But, alas, it has also attracted some opportunistic thieves and vandals. Here's what they've targeted: Copper wiring and plumbing in New Orleans.And an old shipwreck in Baton Rouge.Gaming: A video-game developer that set up shop in New Orleans last year plans to add a second studio, using $25 million from a venture capital fund. But how many local jobs will be created remains a bit in the air, Tony McAuley reports. For more business coverage, please sign up for our NOLA Business Insider newsletter. The starter is . . .: By now you already know Andy Dalton has been named as the Saints starting quarterback for Sunday's game in the Dome against the Raiders. Saints coach Dennis Allen has a lot riding on that decision, columnist Rod Walker writes. Want more Saints coverage? Sign up for our Saints Insider newsletter. The shirt off his back: Want some good news? Larry Nance Jr., who joined the Pelicans for last year's playoff push, is raising money for New Orleans schools in a pretty cool way, Marie Fazio reports. Thanks for reading Lunch Line today — and remember, you can keep up all day long at NOLA.com. Bob |