Tony the Crawfish is named in honor of the late Tony Chachere. The ceremony was at Tony Chachere's Creole Foods in Opelousas. Photo: Office of the Lt. Governor
🦞 Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser pardoned Tony the Crawfish yesterday, saving him from the boiling pot. The critter will now go to Ville Platte to live out his days burrowing in the mud. (KLFY)
🚰 The boil water advisory for the east bank was canceled yesterday, but Sewerage & Water Board says customers may experience lower than normal water pressure through the weekend while repairs are made. (Press release)
⚓️ New Orleans will host tall ships, naval vessels and an international fleet of ships in May and June as part of America's 250th birthday celebrations, officials announced yesterday. The event, called Sail 250, will have free deck tours, a ship parade and fireworks. (Details)
📺 Shay O'Connor is leaving WDSU on Friday after six years on air. No word yet about her next step. (Instagram)
