| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
A river will run through it: Choose the description: Ambitious. Expensive. Controversial. The $2.9 billion Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion is all those things and it gets underway today. Gov. John Bel Edwards will be at a ground-breaking ceremony in Ironton, Mark Schleifstein reports. Deputy-involved shooting: We’re tracking a developing story out of Jefferson Parish where the Sheriff’s Office says a deputy shot a suspected car thief whose vehicle struck the deputy. And please check NOLA.com for more on this one. Yes, we are serious: The football equivalent of a royal visit? Drew Brees is expected to swing by the Saints training camp on Friday. But, Jeff Duncan notes, the real reason he’s in town involves another sport and former tennis great John McEnroe. Speaking of Jeff, he’s out today with a list of 10 players who have shined in training camp. Some names you’ll recognize here. Swift sales: Taylor Swift tickets went on sale today. It involves quite the process. They were expected to be gobbled up quickly -- here are 5 things to know. Thanks for taking some time with us today. If you aren't a subscriber, you ought to be! Here's a great deal. Cheers, Bob | 