 | By KASEY BUBNASH | Staff writer |
Good morning and thanks for joining us. Here are some of today's top headlines.
A crowded field: Sheriff Susan Hutson's approval among voters plummeted in her first term amid a swirl of ethical questions and lawsuits alleging a pattern of mismanagement. Now, as Joseph Cranney reports, prominent candidates are already emerging to oppose Hutson's re-election in what's shaping up to be a crowded race.
'A robust Mardi Gras': Mardi Gras 2025 wasn't the Crescent City's biggest on record, but it was the best performing Carnival since the COVID-19 pandemic, with hotel occupancy averaging nearly 90% for the five-day weekend and businesses owners reporting big sales. Stephanie Riegel has the details.
From LDWF to ICE: Madison Sheahan, secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, is taking a top job at ICE as President Donald Trump shakes up agency leadership. Alyse Pfeil has the story.
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