| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
Uber driver killed: An Uber driver was fatally stabbed by a passenger at a Harvey motel, Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joe Lopinto said during a news conference this afternoon. The driver, a 54-year-old woman, was found inside her vehicle and brought to an area hospital. One person has been arrested. Michelle Hunter is following this developing story. Hospital sale: LCMC’s ambitious move to acquire three HCA-owned Tulane hospitals – a $150 million venture – was the focus of a hearing in Baton Rouge Thursday. Hospital and university officials made their pitches to the state Attorney General’s Office in a room filled with interested watchers in white coats and nursing scrubs, Emily Woodruff reports. For more business coverage, please sign up for our NOLA Business Insider newsletter. Saints blame game: Who do you think is to blame for the Saints’ mess of a season? Our Saints coverage crew hashed out that question the other day. Everyone’s favorite team, miraculously, is still mathematically alive in the playoff race. I know, right? Speaking of the Saints, we'd be remiss to not mention the city's other big professional sports team. The Pels are good, y'all. And they're a must-watch this weekend as the Phoenix Suns come to town for a couple of really big games, Rod Walker writes. Changing of the guard: Some big news in the local culinary world. Andrea’s, the longtime Metairie favorite, is undergoing a transformation, Ian McNulty reports. It’ll still showcase Italian cooking. The new name: Marullo’s. Look for it to reopen next summer. For even more food and drink coverage, please sign up for our Where NOLA Eats newsletter. Thanks for reading Lunch Line today. And remember, you can keep up all day long at NOLA.com. Bob | 