| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Four months ago, the City Council banned toilet paper as a Carnival throw beginning in 2025. But the Krewe of Tucks, which started the now-popular practice, is seeking an exemption based on how closely the throw is tied to its identity and history. Doug MacCash has the details. The estate of Ray Brandt is close to selling off 14 car dealerships and five collision centers in Louisiana and Mississippi, the bulk of the late New Orleans auto mogul's estimated $300 million fortune. Who's buying? Tony McAuley has the story. Like many lockups nationwide, the Orleans Parish jail has an underground market for Suboxone, a prescription drug used to treat addiction. Several guards were arrested for smuggling it inside in 2023, and Gabriella Killett has this report on why some advocates argue jails should furnish the drug themselves. Thanks for joining us this morning. Check out all the latest news, sports and entertainment coverage from The Times-Picayune. Chad | 