NOPD to End Federal Consent Decree, Chief Says She’ll Celebrate With Some Prunes and a Nice Long Nap

NOPD is finally off federal supervision, and the chief is celebrating with prunes and a powerful afternoon nap.
EBR Metro Council Tables Access Badge Investigation to Focus on More Important Matter of Who Keeps Taking the Good Stapler

The Metro Council has officially shelved the Wade Evans badge drama to tackle a far greater internal crisis: the ongoing disappearance of the one good stapler.
AG Intern Spots Missing Artifact While Perusing Schexnayder’s “Hunting Camp” Facebook Photo Feed

An AG intern scrolling through Clay Schexnayder’s hunting camp photos accidentally cracked the state’s biggest missing-artifact case by spotting a 1,264-year-old board being used as an ATV ramp.
Bond Commission Signs Off on New Orleans’ Loan After Requesting the City Provide a Current Phone Bill and Proof of Residence

State officials approved New Orleans’ emergency loan only after the city provided a current phone bill and proof of residence, requirements typically reserved for college freshmen renting their first apartment.