Jul 13, 2026 - News

Fully Dressed: Sparks flying

A triptych of photos of Gov. Jeff Landry, Mayor Helena Moreno and AG Liz Murrill. — From left: Gov. Jeff Landry, Mayor Helena Moreno and state Attorney General Liz Murrill. Photos: Salwan Georges/The Washington Post via Getty Images, Paras Griffin/Getty Images for ESSENCE and courtesy of the Louisiana Attorney General's office

From left: Gov. Jeff Landry, Mayor Helena Moreno and state Attorney General Liz Murrill. Photos: Salwan Georges/The Washington Post via Getty Images, Paras Griffin/Getty Images for ESSENCE and courtesy of the Louisiana Attorney General's office

😳 The zingers keep coming as fallout from Attorney General Liz Murrill's indictment continues. Gov. Jeff Landry says New Orleans treats the state like "an ATM on Bourbon Street;" Mayor Helena Moreno responded by reminding Landry that ATMs are used to take out "your own money."

Now, Landry is calling for an investigation into the Sewerage and Water Board's French Quarter construction delays.

🏡 A River District apartment complex and its 40-year property tax exemption got City Council approval last week. The Rivana complex will include 220 affordable housing units, with some rents as low as $1,000 a month. (Fox 8)

🧛 "Twilight" star Jackson Rathbone, who was in town for GalaxyCon, spent time offering a thorough review of Company Burger. He declares it "good" but "not great," which is also how Chelsea feels about "Twilight." (Facebook)

🤦 Demolition at DeGaulle Manor has hit yet another snag. Property owner Josh Bruno sued the city, saying the New Orleans-backed demolition is a violation of his rights. (The Times-Picayune 🔒)

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Fully Dressed: Sparks flying

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