| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
Making movies: A Marrero eyesore could soon have a second life, Blake Paterson reports. Could the former Celotex site become a huge movie production facility? The pick is in: Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s choice to lead the beleaguered New Orleans Police Department heads to the City Council now, which must OK the mayor’s nomination. Here’s what we can tell you about Anne Kirkpatrick. Columnist Will Sutton, meanwhile, weighs in here. Remembering Jimmy Buffett: Jazz Fest boss Quint Davis talked with our Keith Spera about the recently-passed singer Jimmy Buffett, a longtime fan fav who had a big soft spot in his heart for New Orleans. “He was a happy guy who had a happy life,” Davis said. Population 'jump': The population of the “New Orleans urban area” has increased by nearly 50,000 residents. Alas, as this Associated Press story points out, it is mostly just bookkeeping. Thanks for taking some time with us today. If you aren't a subscriber, here's a great deal! Cheers, Bob | 