Joann is closing its location at 731 Veterans Memorial Boulevard in Metairie. The Big Lots in the same shopping center is closing too. Photo: Carlie Kollath Wells/Axios
🧵 Joann, the bankrupt arts and crafts retailer, is closing about 500 of its 800 stores, including three in Metairie, Gretna and Slidell. (Axios)
⚔️ A treasure trove of 19th century New Orleans silver, weapons and other oddities hit the auction block today. Alligator flatware, anyone? (See items)
Two death row inmates have execution dates in March after Gov. Landry established protocols for using nitrogen gas. Unless they're paused through court proceedings, they will be the state's first executions in 15 years. (Louisiana Illuminator)
🤸♂️ Olivia Dunne, the LSU gymnast and social media influencer, will be the grand marshal for Endymion's parade next month. Katy Perry and Train are headlining the Extravaganza at the Superdome, the krewe says. (Reveille)
🎸 The Alabama Shakes are bringing their reunion tour to New Orleans. Tickets go on sale today. (Fox 8)
