Sensing vulnerability, opponents lined up to challenge Sheriff Susan Hutson, who struggled to raise money and sustain political relationships. Then came last week's jailbreak.

New Orleans deactivates school zone traffic systems for summer and announces a revenue sharing agreement for traffic camera proceeds.

Carl Granderson didn't know a whole lot about the new young coach the New Orleans Saints hired in February to resurrect the franchise. All Granderson really knew was that Kellen Moore was once a star college quarterback. "I just knew he went to Boise State, and I went to Wyoming, and we hated Boise," Granderson said. SEE MORE >>

New Orleans has made strides over Cantrell's eight-year term. But its leaders have struggled with other challenges.