| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Makeover moves forward: A 19-block stretch of North Claiborne Avenue is getting a long-awaited facelift, starting with new market and event space between the Lafitte Greenway and Orleans Avenue. Sophie Kasakove has this story about efforts to recover some what was destroyed by the construction of the elevated expressway in the 1960s. Metairie Towers on the market: The Metairie Towers condominium complex, vacant since it was thrashed by Hurricane Ida two years ago, has been put up for sale. Stephanie Riegel has the latest on what's in store for the 219-unit complex on Metairie Road. Shenanigans alleged in Jefferson: A longtime ally of Jefferson Parish Council member Byron Lee is accused of misdemeanor theft after magnetic campaign decals for Lee's opponent, Derrick Shepherd, were taken off of two vehicles. Simeon Dickerson, a former School Board member, was arrested via summons Monday and Shepherd said Dickerson and Justice of the Peace Mark Spears took the decals while he was speaking recently at a Harvey church. Shepherd provided security camera footage, and Blake Paterson has this report. Thanks for starting your day with Morning Headlines. Check out all the latest news, sports and entertainment coverage from The Times-Picayune. Chad | 