| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Saints lose: The Saints led for almost the entire game Sunday, only to give the lead to Joe Burrow and the Bengals right when it mattered, falling 30-26 in the Superdome. Jeff Duncan says the loss shows that Jameis Winston should be the Saints quarterback, while Rod Walker notes Burrow found his swagger in the dome. Also, Eli Apple gets the last word. Saved by the ball? Could football be the answer to flagging admissions at UNO? Some think it could, and the students are going to to decide whether they agree. Marie Fazio has talked to students to see what they think, and lays out some of the pros and cons. Rural crime soars: Much hay is being made over the rise in crime in America's cities — some cities more than others — but the fact is violent crime is up almost everywhere, and small towns are feeling it too. Faimon Roberts and Lara Nicholson visited Bogalusa recently and came back with this report. Meanwhile, the cost of buying a home in New Orleans is soaring, changes are coming to downtown Covington and Mayor Cantrell is off to Argentina. Thanks for starting your day with Morning Headlines. Catch the latest news all day on NOLA.com. CC | 