| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
Crime bill concerns for Cantrell: New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is raising concerns over some of the bills lawmakers are hashing out during the special legislative session Gov. Jeff Landry called to reshape the criminal justice system. City Hall reporter Ben Myers has the details. Saffron, the opossum: A pet opossum is making headlines. The critter, named Saffron, was seized by authorities during a crackdown of illegal animals in the French Quarter. Our Doug MacCash is following the story. And that’s not the only animal story in the news. Kasey Bubnash has the latest this morning on the baby pig that was rescued from three men tossing it around during a Carnival parade. Meanwhile, Alex Lubben tells us that area animal shelters say they’re overflowing with unwanted dogs right now. Whew! We’re ready: The Orleans Parish School Board is ready to reclaim an old role – running a school. Confused? Education writer Patrick Wall tells us what it could mean for kids. Super Bowl kickoff: A host of big names gathered Wednesday to formally kick off the city's preps for next year's Super Bowl. The Feb. 9, 2025, game will mark the 11th time New Orleans has hosted, business writer Tony McAuley says. Thanks for reading Lunch Line. If you're not a subscriber to The Times-Picayune, check out this great offer. Cheers, Bob | 