 | BY JESSICA WILLIAMS | Metro editor |
Juneteenth: It's June 19, which means there are scores of events in the New Orleans area to celebrate when the last slaves were freed in the U.S. Desiree Stennett spoke to the organizers of this festival at Congo Square.
LSU wins: LSU's baseball team is heading back to the College World Series championship series after beating back Arkansas. Scott Rabalais says last night's game was one of its most improbable victories ever.
Uptown sammich: A new sandwich shop is coming to Oak Street Uptown, from the owner of the former Empire State Delicatessen in the Central Business District. Chelsea Shannon has the details on Paul Tufaro's move.
Bourbon Street: Six months after an attack raised questions about Bourbon Street security, city officials haven't yet decided whether to close the strip to cars. Sophie Kasakove shares why.
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