 | By JERRY DICOLO | Staff writer |
The football 'it' factor: Tulane football fans didn't know what might be in store when Head Coach Willie Fritz announced he was leaving for a job in Houston. But columnist Jeff Duncan writes that hiring Troy's Jon Sumrall shows that the school is avoiding past mistakes and "is serious about football." Read the full column here. Brunch canceled: The owners of NOLA Caye, a popular brunch spot on Baronne Street, has been serving at that spot since 2019. Now, they are closing their doors, Kasey Bubnash reports. But nearby, a new bakery cafe by a brunch standby is opening up.
The Oasis: A troubled spot off the West Bank Expressway could see serious repercussions at a Gretna City Council meeting Wednesday. The Oasis Motel has had more 911 calls than anywhere else in Gretna, and officials are now threatening the motel's occupational license. Here's the story, including what the motel's owner says he's been trying to do to fix his issues.
State of the city: How is New Orleans doing in 2023, and what's in store for next year? Mayor LaToya Cantrell will lay out her perspective on Wednesday afternoon when she makes her annual State of the City address.
Gunfire outside giveaway: Saints star Cam Jordan made a cryptic post on X Monday night, telling people to "be safe and be careful." On Tuesday morning, he let it be known that gunfire erupted outside of a sneaker giveaway he was hosting in the French Quarter for his God Iz Love Foundation.
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