| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
More inmates: Last month, the population of the New Orleans jail reached its highest level since the pandemic began, though the increase does not appear to be fueled by a rise in arrests. Jillian Kramer and Jeff Adelson have the look at a trend that is raising concerns among inmate advocates. Playground overhaul: Jefferson Parish is overhauling its playgrounds, some of which aren't seeing nearly the number of kids playing sports as they used to. But there have been some complaints from those who say the process hasn't been as open as it should. Blake Paterson has the details. Also in Jefferson, we've got the story behind the three-hour wait for a train caused by a broken signal this weekend, and how you can check a live camera to see when Metairie Road is blocked. Words fail: Ever see a giant pothole and think, "I'd totally swim in that!" Me neither. But this guy did, and he brought a distinctly New Orleans twist to the concept of the ol' swimming hole. Thanks for starting your day with Morning Headlines. Catch the latest news all day on NOLA.com. CC | 