| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Council says Cantrell mailer violated the law: In the final days of the recall campaign against her, Mayor LaToya Cantrell's administration spent $51,000 in public funds on a mailer that went out to more than 100,000 New Orleans households touting her accomplishments. Now, a city council investigation has determined this use of public funds for a political purpose was "a clear violation of state law." Saul Pink has the details. Meanwhile, Cantrell's use of a city-owned apartment at the Upper Pontalba building in the French Quarter has drawn scrutiny again from the Inspector General's Office. Joseph Cranny has the story. Superintendent semifinalists: The six candidates for the NOPD superintendent's job are now known, and the response has been less than enthusiastic. John Simerman and Gabby Killett have a look at a process that continues to draw criticism. Dog days at the DA's office: District Attorney Jason Williams' office has a new employee. Karissa Justice, a black Labrador "facility dog," has arrived to provide aid and comfort for the crime victims the city's top prosecutor works with on a daily basis. Jillian Kramer and Sophie Germer have the story. Thanks for starting your day with Morning Headlines. See the latest news, sports and entertainment coverage at NOLA.com. Chad | 