Mayor LaToya Cantrell's indictment has thrown New Orleans into uncharted political territory, just months before voters pick her successor. Why it matters: The indictment deepens a crisis of confidence in City Hall,

New Orleans Congressman Troy Carter said he understands the city is shaken by Mayor LaToya Cantrell's federal indictment on corruption charges, but Carter said he remains focused on doing his part to advance its residents' priorities during the uncertainty at City Hall. Cantrell's was indicted Friday by a federal grand jury on 18 counts.

Kevin Green walked his dog near the Lake Pontchartrain shoreline Sunday morning and, like many residents of New Orleans this weekend, thought about the squandered promise of Mayor LaToya Cantrell.