| By DREW BROACH | Staff writer |
THE OLDEST SURFER: Although born in Mississippi and raised in Alabama, Jimmy Buffett held a special place in his heart for New Orleans, where he got his start as a musician and became a fixture at Jazz Fest and Saints games. Music writer Keith Spera penned this appreciation after the ultimate parrothead died Friday night at age 76. See also our best pictures of Buffett over the years. SUMMER SLUMP: Summer is always the slowest season for New Orleans’ huge hospitality industry. This year it was even slower than normal, but hotel operators and other tourism and convention businesses see some hope for September and beyond. Want stories like this in your inbox? Subscribe to our free NOLA Business Insider newsletter. It's free. BURNED UP: One of the largest wildfires in Louisiana history was declared arson Saturday. The Tiger Island Fire has burned an area three times the size of Kenner. Here’s what it’s like living on the front lines. For a weekly collection of environment news, sign up for our free Louisiana Coastal Watch newsletter. Thanks for starting your Sunday with Morning Headlines. See the latest news, sports and entertainment coverage at nola.com. - Drew. | 