New Orleans Saints defensive end Chase Young reacts to a play in the Saints' 19-17 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Photo: Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
🏈 The Saints ended their season in Atlanta yesterday with a 6-11 record in a year that felt like a physical manifestation of the kombucha girl meme. In other words: Things started out real ugly, but ended with reason for optimism. (Recap)
👶 Haydel's nixed its collectible porcelain king cake babies this year, citing rising costs. A select number will be available for purchase separately. (Facebook)
😮💨 FEMA gave New Orleans another six months to work on $1.7 billion in roadwork projects after the city blew three other spending deadlines. It's a huge relief for Mayor-elect Helena Moreno — and the residents and businesses whose streets are already torn up with projects underway. (The Times-Picayune 🔒)
🍼 Say hi to Noah and Amelia for us. They were Louisiana's top baby names last year, the state Department of Health says. (Full list)
