| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Mall deal reached: The owner of the Esplanade Mall in Kenner says it has reached an agreement to sell the property to an Illinois-based firm by the end of next month. Blake Paterson has the latest on what the new ownership group has planned. Tale of the tape: U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise is being criticized for his politicking about the Jan. 6 insurrection following the release of a video that shows the Republican congressman was present when Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called for military assistance while the Capitol was under seige. That doesn't square with some of his previous remarks. Mark Ballard has the story from Washington D.C. Inmate transport dispute: A Criminal District Court judge and Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson have found themselves at odds over when and how often defendants can be transported to court. Jillian Kramer has the story. All that, plus you can see the latest on who's in and who's out for the Saints this Thursday and when you'll need to break out the jackets and sweaters. Thanks for starting your day with Morning Headlines. Catch the latest news all day on NOLA.com. CC | 