| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
Essence and vaccinations: If you’re headed to the Essence Festival, be prepared to show proof of vaccination. The city of New Orleans dropped its mask proof of vaccination mandates in March, but the company that owns the festival, which opens Thursday, has some of its own, Keith Spera reports. Clergy sex abuse investigation: There's word today that the FBI has opened a sweeping clergy sex abuse investigation in New Orleans. The Associated Press reports that the probe into allegations in the Roman Catholic Church has included interviews with more than a dozen alleged victims. There's more coverage here. Tennessee manhunt: The search for a man accused of fatally shooting a woman in New Orleans, then fleeing to Tennessee and shooting a police officer, came to an end this morning. BJ Brown was taken into custody around 7 a.m., the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said. Bridge City juvenile jail complaints: The Jefferson Parish Council has formally asked Gov. John Bel Edwards to close the Bridge City Center for Youth, the juvenile jail facility that has seen multiple breakouts and a riot in recent months. A number of nearly residents spoke during the council meeting this morning and said they don't feel safe. Summertime al fresco: When the temperatures rise, dining outside might be the last thing on your mind. But Ian McNulty presents a list of waterfront restaurants that might help you change your mind. For even more food and drink coverage, please sign up for our Where NOLA Eats newsletter. Saints with something to prove: As our favorite football team prepares for next month's training camp, the Saints brass is no doubt debating the long-term status of five players who are entering the final year of their contracts. Saints writer Luke Johnson has this look at the players and what the 2022 season could mean for them and the team. Loving our Saints coverage? Sign up for our Saints Insider newsletter. Hope you enjoyed today’s Lunch Line. Thanks for reading. BW | 