| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
Tujague's drama: When social media posts began circulating recently showing the interior of the old Tujague's restaurant building gutted — and missing its historic bar — some thought it was another icon lost. But Ian McNulty reports today that the building's owner says the work is to address Vieux Carre Commission violations and structural issues — and that the bar is safe in storage. Boutte charges: Gambling-related charges against former LSU star receiver Kayshon Boutte have been dropped, his attorney have told ESPN. LSU beat writer Reed Darcey has the details. Death penalty sought: Prosecutors say they plan to seek the death penalty for the man accused of killing a Tangipahoa Parish mother and one of her young daughters last month. Daniel Callihan pleaded not guilty to the charges against him Monday, Alex Lubben reports. Legal squeeze: Business writer Tony McAuley has an interesting story today about a New Orleans-based juice and smoothie company that has become embroiled in a legal tussle over control of the business. Main Squeeze Juice Company counts a couple of former New Orleans Saints among its owners, Tony reports. Yesterday's Lunch Line contained a typo that should be noted. The Saints and the state are working on a contract that would keep the team in the Caesars Superdome through 2035 or beyond. Not 2025. My bad, friends. Like the Lunch Line? Sign up here. Want to subscribe to The Times-Picayune? Here's the link. Be awesome today, Bob |