Also: A survey that could impact Mardi Gras parades
| By Bob Warren Walking wounded: First Wil Lutz. Then Jameis Winston. Now . . . Michael Thomas? Say it ain’t so. Thomas, we learned this morning, has suffered the dreaded “setback” in his recovery from offseason ankle surgery. Done for the season, Amie Just reports. Arrghhhh! Kid vax: Some big news on the COVID front today. The state Department of Health has opened the gates for kids ages 5-11 to get the vaccine. Emily Woodruff has what you need to know about it. Crucial survey: The crowds that watched the Krewe of BOO! parade on Oct. 23 weren’t just attending a parade. Some were also participating in a health survey that could have some bearing on whether we can have parades in New Orleans next Carnival, Doug MacCash reports. 'You're free to go': Troy Rhodes walked out of a New Orleans courtroom Tuesday with something he had sought for years – proof that the state won’t re-try him on the charges that had kept him in prison for the better part of two decades. Matt Sledge was there as the scene unfolded. Toon newsletter: One more thing. Are you a fan of cartoonist Walt Handelsman? He's got a newsletter now - cartoons, sketches, behind-the-scenes stuff. Sign up is easy-peasy, just click this link. Hope you enjoyed the Lunch Line. Thanks for taking a break with us today. BW |
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| The Louisiana Department of Health gave the go-ahead Wednesday for medical providers to start inoculating kids between the ages of 5 and 11… Read more |
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| The New Orleans Saints will have to wait even longer than expected to get star wide receiver Michael Thomas back on the field, as the two-time All-Pro wideout will miss the rest of the season due to a setback related to the tightrope procedure he had on his ankle in June. Read more |
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| The Krewe of BOO! Halloween parade, which rumbled through the French Quarter and CBD Oct. 23, was more than just a spooky celebration of the season. It was a high-stakes experiment to see whether parades can roll in New Orleans without causing a spike in COVID-19. Read more |
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| After nearly 16 years in prison and three years in legal limbo waiting to see if prosecutors would retry him, Troy Rhodes’ case was over in seconds in a New Orleans courtroom Wednesday. Read more |
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| Crowds followed a rolling altar and marching crews SkinzNBonez and Krewe de Mayahuel through the St. Roch neighborhood to St. Roch Cemetery. In front of the cemetery, the general public was invited to place photos, candles and objects on the altar to honor deceased loved ones and participate in ceremonies. Read more |
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