| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
Injured birds: The Pelicans have been absolutely riddled with frustrating injuries in recent years (see: Williamson, Zion). Our Pelicans beat writer Christian Clark took a deep dive into what the NBA team is doing about it. The $2.2 billion problem: Having an extra $2.2 billion to spend is a good thing, right? But as the legislative session winds down in Baton Rouge, the House and Senate find themselves at an impasse over how to spend all that cash, James Finn reports. Aquarium makeover: The Audubon Aquarium reopens next week after undergoing an extensive renovation. Contributing writer Robert Wolf takes us through the $41 million in upgrades. Celebrity, politics and marriage: C’mon, you know you’ve been following the May-December romance of Trina Edwards (TV personality and former wife of the late former governor) and John Alario (a good friend of the former governor and a political heavyweight himself). Well, they took a big step Thursday and features editor Jan Risher was there to chat up the happy couple. Thanks for taking a break with us today. And please consider subscribing to The Times-Picayune with this great deal on digital access. Be sure to mention my name! Bob | 