 | By KASEY BUBNASH | Staff writer |
Good morning and thanks for starting your week with us. Here are some of today's top headlines.
Concealed carry: Records show that New Orleans police continue to stop people suspected of carrying guns illegally, but in fewer numbers and using different legal tactics since a new law took effect on Aug. 1 allowing permitless concealed carry of firearms. As Missy Wilkinson and John Simerman report, the issue is in spotlight again after a flurry of brazen public shootings.
Reopening at last: More than three years after catastrophic Hurricane Ida damage closed its doors, Central Grocery, the historic deli famous for its muffuletta sandwich, is finally set to reopen. Ian McNulty has all the details.
Pneumonia spike: Cases of walking pneumonia are surging nationally among children, and Louisiana is in the region seeing one of the largest spikes. Emily Woodruff explains what doctors think could be causing the increase in cases.
Election results: Looking for Saturday's election results? We've got you covered here.
Thanks for reading. Check back throughout the day for more news, entertainment and sports from The Times-Picayune. Kasey |