A lovely-looking dish called Hakurei turnip ravigote, which is on the menu at Junebug. Photo: Courtesy of Randy Schmidt
👀 Junebug opens today across from the Camp Street lighthouse in the CBD, we're told. The new restaurant features a creative twist on Southern dishes from chef Shannon Bingham and it'll be open late, with the kitchen open 'til midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. (Details)
💰 The Cantrell administration needs to fork over $10M to the Orleans Parish School Board after a judge decided the mayor's signature on a budget constituted her approval. But the judge shot down the full $90M settlement agreement. (The Times-Picayune 🔒)
⏰ Tick, tock! New Orleans has until May to finish $1.7B in roadwork repairs aimed at improving water and drainage issues. City Council's budget committee meets today to talk about it. (Details)
🤑 After video of him went viral, McNeese basketball's Amir Khan is reportedly the first student manager to land his own NIL deal. Khan signed with brands like Buffalo Wild Wings and Insomnia Cookies. Get it, Amir. (Sports Illustrated)
