| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Back on the detail: Seven months after questions arose about his time spent with Mayor LaToya Cantrell in a French Quarter apartment, New Orleans police officer Jeffrey Vappie is back on the mayor’s security detail. The NOPD's investigation into the matter drew criticism for not looking deeply enough, but the mayor and police department defended the reinstatement Thursday. LSU WINS! The LSU Tigers on Thursday won their third straight elimination game to advance to college baseball's national championship series. Here's what we learned from the 2-0 win over Wake Forest, the video of Tommy White's game-winning home run and a photo gallery of all the action. We've also got a breakdown of the defensive play that saved LSU's season. You'll find all of our coverage here. NOPD investigates Cedric Richmond traffic stop: Internal investigators with the NOPD are investigating its officers handling of a crash involving former congress member and White House aide Cedric Richmond. Richmond was never administered a DWI test after he crashed his car into a tree in April despite slurring his speech after the accident. Gordon Russell and WWL-TV's Katie Moore have the story. Strides made for unionizing workers: City workers have gained the right to collectively bargain with the city following thanks to an ordinance passed unanimously by the New Orleans City Council Thursday. Sophie Kasakove has the details. Thank you for joining us for Morning Headlines. And here's where you can find the latest news, sports and entertainment coverage from The Times-Picayune. Chad | 