| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
Trump’s nod: Former President Donald Trump is weighing in on the race for speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. What will Trump's endorsement mean for Congressman Steve Scalise’s chances? The 'salt wedge' explained: We've all heard about the salt water marching up the Mississippi River from the Gulf of Mexico and perhaps you're asking why it's so often called a "salt wedge." Just in time for your weekend cocktail parties, Lauren Walck explains. How will restaurants handle salt water? Speaking of salt water, area restaurants largely find themselves in uncharted waters, our Ian McNulty writes. He checked in with a few eateries to see what they're doing. Saints spark? The Saints will try to get back to winning on Sunday with a game against New England. After the team’s ugly loss last week to Tampa, wide receiver Michael Thomas had something to get off his chest, Jeff Duncan reports. Will it be the spark the Black and Gold so desperately needs? Thanks for taking some time with us today. If you aren't a subscriber, here's a great deal! Thanks, Bob | 