| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Good morning and thanks for joining us. Here's a look at some of our top headlines. Cuts coming: Declining enrollment has left the University of New Orleans with a $15 million deficit, forcing administrators to cut each school's budget by 15%, and the athletic department by $25%. Marie Fazio has the details. Dems energized: In the week since Joe Biden announced he would drop out of the presidential race, Democratic voters in Louisiana and across the nation are enthused at the prospect of Vice President Kamala Harris securing the nomination. Meghan Friedmann spoke with several Louisiana Democrats and has this report. The mayor sued: Anne Breaud, the woman Mayor LaToya Cantrell accused of stalking her, has sued the mayor and four NOPD officers in federal court for allegedly violating her civil rights. Missy Wilkinson has the story. We've got plenty more news, entertainment and sports from The Times-Picayune here. Thanks for reading. Chad |