| By STEPHANIE RIEGEL | Staff writer |
Park plans: The metro area's second-largest park is also one of Jefferson Parish's best-kept secrets. Now, the 610-acre Parc des Familles in lower Marrero is getting $2.5 million worth of new amenities. Drew Broach has details on the project and why Jefferson Parish officials are looking to the park to attract young people to the parish. Growing pains: A 100-unit apartment complex planned for just outside the Covington city limits is at the center of a lawsuit filed late Friday against the parish by New Orleans-based HRI Communities. Alex Lubben reports on the case and why the project is so controversial. Smoke signals: Louisiana smokers looking to kick the habit are in luck, provided they have health insurance. A new law signed by Gov. John Bel Edwards requires insurance companies to pay for smoking cessation benefits for six months. Saul Pink explains which types of treatment are covered and what critics say about the legislation. Thanks for starting your day with Morning Headlines. See the latest news, sports and entertainment coverage at NOLA.com. Stephanie | 