| By DREW BROACH | Staff writer |
POLICE PAST: Can police chief-designate Anne Kirkpatrick reduce crime in New Orleans, improve morale, hire more officers and keep the City Council happy? For insight, we look into her three years as police chief in Oakland, California. UNAFFORDABLE: Staggering increases to property insurance premiums are pinching not just homeowners but also affordable housing development across south Louisiana. They’re delaying construction timelines and forcing the state government to cough up tens of millions of dollars to try to save projects from falling apart. DEE-FENCE: With the Saints playing Monday night instead of Sunday, here are some things to know: How to watch, and why the game has an unusual kickoff timeOnly two New Orleans players are questionable with injuriesThe Saints defense, by one measure, is on the verge of eclipsing the Dome Patrol. Thanks for starting your Sunday with Morning Headlines. Check out all the latest news, sports and entertainment coverage from The Times-Picayune. - Drew. | 