| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
Goodbye blight: A Brooklyn-based startup incubator plans a major hub at the long-blighted naval facility in the Bywater. Blake Paterson has the details of the $50 million plan. Don’t drink the water: There’s trouble in the water across rural Louisiana. Sam Karlin reports on the very expensive problems Louisiana’s aging water systems face. ‘That’s Seafood City . . .’: A beloved New Orleans character – known as much for his zany TV commercials as the seafood business he ran – has died. John Pope tells about Al Scramuzza’s life -- and the commercials he wrote, produced and directed himself. Idol finalist: A Louisiana performer has hit it big on “American Idol.” Judy Bergeron has the latest on John Foster’s quest for the big prize. Oh, there's also a parade planned . . . Spill! Something you wouldn't dare reveal to a friend? A spouse? Your mom, even? Ahh, Doug MacCash knows a place where you can unburden your tormented soul - the "Secret Room." I know, right? Did you get this newsletter forwarded from someone else? Sign up here. And if you're interested in becoming a NOLA.com subscriber, here's a great offer. Stay spectacular, Bob | 