| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Good morning and thanks for joining us. Here are some of the day's top headlines. Department in disarray: A void of accountability. Wayward management. Incoherent organization. These words do not form a description you want to hear about any city agency, particularly one responsible for infrastructure safety. But that's just what a recent consultant's report found about New Orleans' Department of Safety and Permits. Ben Myers has this report, including what the city says it's doing to fix things. Jazz Fest continues: The second day of Jazz Fest 2024 is in the books, with The Killers and Jon Batiste closing things out. We've also got you covered on what to expect today as the weekend kicks into high gear. Oh yeah! The Saints traded up in the draft last night to get Alabama defensive back Kool Aid McKinstry. Luke Johnson has this report on what the Saints liked about him (besides having the best name in college football). Thanks for reading, and check out all the latest news, sports and entertainment coverage from The Times-Picayune. Chad | 