| By DREW BROACH | Staff writer |
HOT STUFF: Warm temperatures at the ocean’s surface have prompted the National Hurricane Center to revise its predictions for the 2023 Atlantic Basin storm season – and not in a good way. NO FOES: In a broad show of the power of incumbency, Jefferson Parish’s president, sheriff, assessor, coroner and clerk of court were automatically re-elected Thursday when no candidates signed up to challenge them on the Oct. 14 ballot. See complete lists of statewide and local candidates. ACCESS DENIED: The latest clash between the executive and legislative branches of New Orleans government saw the City Council vote 4-2 Thursday to end the longtime practice of allowing the mayor exclusive access to a city-controlled apartment in the French Quarter. Mayor LaToya Cantrell plans to veto the measure. Thanks for starting your Friday with Morning Headlines. See the latest news, sports and entertainment coverage at NOLA.com. - Drew. | 