| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Kickbacks alleged: A high-ranking official at the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries stands accused of taking payoffs for a contract the department signed with a private company in 2021. We've got the details here. Ochsner: Several Ochsner Health employees recently decided the world needed to see their rendition of a TikTok dance trend that involved pairing suggestive moves and lip-synching to explicit lyrics in the 2022 single "Slut Me Out" by NLE Choppa. While at work. Their employer was not amused. Stephanie Riegel has the story. Let the fest begin: French Quarter Festival kicked off Thursday, and thousands came out to enjoy mild temperatures and an occasionally sunny sky. Keith Spera was there and has the details, which included a surprise donation. You'll find our photos from the first day here. Thanks for starting your day with Morning Headlines. Catch up on the latest news on NOLA.com. Chad | 