| By LAUREN WALCK | Staff writer |
French Quarter failing: One of New Orleans' oldest and most historically significant buildings is the Pontalba Apartments in Jackson Square. Why are the roofs still covered in tarps two years after Hurricane Ida? Will the city pay for repairs? A decision could come this week, Stephanie Riegel reports. A law ignored: When Kyren Brown was arrested for beating his 18-year-old girlfriend, he claimed he didn’t have the gun he'd threatened to kill her with. Nine days later, he shot her in the head. Federal and Louisiana laws should have prevented it, but seizing firearms rarely happens in Orleans Parish, Jillian Kramer reports. Country v. cattle rancher: In rural Washington Parish, a longtime sheriff named Country is facing a serious challenge. A cattle farmer, who waged a legal battle against him over sales taxes, decided to run for sheriff and took first in the primary. Faimon Roberts and Alex Lubben have an inside look at the race. Saints player arrested: Kenner police have now provided details on the arrest of star wide receiver Michael Thomas after an altercation in his neighborhood. Gabriella Killett has the details. Thanks for starting your day with Morning Headlines. Check out all the latest news, sports and entertainment coverage from The Times-Picayune. — Lauren | 