| By Bob Warren
Blue Monday: Was it the refs? The missed extra points? Penalties at the absolute worst time? All of the above? Join us at the digital water cooler as we trudge through another blue Monday in Saints Land, dissecting the 2-point loss to the Titans. Here’s what Jeff Duncan thinks. And what Rod Walker has to say.
Taking the lead: Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu has landed a prized post. He’s been named as the point person for President Joe Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan. The White House says the trillion dollar program is one of the largest investments in roads, bridges and technology infrastructure in decades.
Riding the wave: Interesting story out of Lake Charles. The state’s biggest casino market is flourishing again following last year’s hurricanes, our Mike Smith reports. How w long will the good times last?
Katrina to COVID: Chalmette High School's teacher of the year has a cool tale to tell - he was a senior at the same school in 2005 when Hurricane Katrina wiped it out. Longtime contributing writer Barry Lemoine caught up with Justin Templet, who explained how his teachers during Katrina helped shape how he's helped his students navigate the pandemic.
Tally the votes: Finally, Saturday was election day across the region -- catch up with all the latest politics at NOLA.com.
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