| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Good morning and thanks for joining us. Here are some of today's top headlines. Popularity's cost: Frenchmen Street is more popular than ever. But that comes with its own set of challenges, and it isn't necessarily an improvement for those who remember the strip as a cultural gem and haven for those seeking refuge from the Bourbon Street scene it now frequently resembles. Stephanie Riegel reports. Not yet gun free: Earlier this year, city officials attempted to create a gun-free zone around an NOPD district office in the French Quarter. But the effort hasn't amounted to much and faces political — and perhaps even legal — challenges. Big rivalry: The Saints are taking on the hated Atlanta Falcons today. You'll find all of our game coverage here. Thanks for reading. Check back for more news, entertainment and sports from The Times-Picayune. Chad | 