Also, saying 'thanks' to Drew Brees
| By Jerry DiColo WIND: Cajun ingenuity built Louisiana's offshore oil & gas industry, and as the world begins a transition from fossil fuels to renewables, the same spirit is contributing to the burgeoning offshore wind industry. The Times-Picayune on Wednesday began a four-part series on how Louisiana's shipbuilders, lift-boat captains, welders and other vital parts of the Gulf of Mexico oil industry are finding ways to grow in wind. BREES REFLECTS: Drew Brees will be back in the Caesars Superdome on Thanksgiving as the Saints take on the Buffalo Bills, calling the game for NBC and also appearing during a halftime event. Ahead of the homecoming, Brees spoke to Saints reporter Amie Just to reflect on his return. 'MISS SHIRLEY' RETIRES: For 40 years, Shirley Lee was the heart and soul of Royal China Restaurant in Metairie. But now, she's retiring. Ian McNulty looks in on a hidden gem and the proprietress who made customers feel like family. Happy Thanksgiving, and a reminder: our best Black Friday special is happening now. Only $1 a month for four months for local journalism from The Times-Picayune. Subscribe today. JD |
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| For Drew Brees, the Superdome’s sounds are the first thing that come to mind. Read more |
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| Turbines could start sprouting in waters off Louisiana and Texas within the decade Read more |
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| Louisiana State Police officials have identified the man shot and killed by law enforcement Sunday night after they said he pointed a gun at officers in Metairie. Read more |
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| Turduckens, football and holidays go together like, well, a turkey stuffed with a chicken stuffed with a duck. Read more |
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| The corner table by the register at Royal China Restaurant is known as the family table, where a rotating cast of regulars hold court as if on a set schedule. Most never look at a menu, ordering instead through consultation with proprietress Shirley Lee, known to all of them as Miss Shirley. Read more |
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