| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
Constable shot: A deputy constable and another person were shot this morning while serving an eviction notice at an apartment in the West Lake Forest area of New Orleans, authorities said. The search was still on for the suspect. Both shooting victims were alert, with stable vital signs, authorities said during a news conference at University Medical Center. Check back with NOLA.com for more on this developing story. Campaign TV: Have you seen the new TV commercial from U.S. Sen. John Kennedy? In it, Kennedy says anyone who hates cops should call a “crackhead” next time they’re in trouble. The ad – particularly his use of the term crackhead -- has sparked a lot of conversation, Tyler Bridges reports. Columnist Will Sutton weighs in here. For more politics news, sign up for our Political Rundown newsletter. Mishandled: An investigation by the city’s Independent Police Monitor concludes that police mishandled a complaint stemming from a dustup between former New Orleans City Council member Jay Banks and Belden “Noonie Man” Batiste back in February 2021. There's politics involved, of course. No surprise: Speaking of politics, state Attorney General Jeff Landry lifted the veil on a particularly poorly-kept secret. Sam Karlin has the details. Pelicans soar: Don’t look now, but it’s already basketball season. I know, right! Anyway, the Pels took to the court last night for their first preseason game. I know what you’re gonna ask next. Yes, Zion played. Big year ahead, friends, and Christian Clark writes how the agony of last season might turn out to be a blessing. For more Pelicans coverage, sign up for our Pelicans Insider newsletter. Thanks for reading Lunch Line today – and remember, you can keep up all day long at NOLA.com. Bob | 