| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
COVID, five years later: It’s been five years since the COVID pandemic changed the world. Health writer Emily Woodruff takes a look back at the impact it had — and still has — on our lives. Capital punishment debate: Louisiana is on track to carry out its first execution in 15 years. The scheduled execution of Jesse Hoffman Jr. has renewed arguments over the use of capital punishment, and religion remains a central point in the debate, Andrea Gallo and Meghan Friedmann write. Moving Tammany’s traffic: It's no simple task to identify St. Tammany’s worst traffic snarl. But if you said the frustrating bottleneck at the U.S. 190 bridge over the Bogue Falaya, you certainly would have a good argument. Will a new $30 million bridge and road widening be the cure? No regrets: A popular New Orleans bakery could have new owners soon. Business writer Tony McAuley tells us what went into the tough decision made by the owners of Gracious Bakery and Café. Get smart: Nola.com has a new smartphone app. It's got lots of new features we think you'll like. Did you get this newsletter forwarded from someone else? Sign up here. And if you're interested in becoming a NOLA.com subscriber, here's a great offer. Have a terrific day, Bob | 