| By JERRY DICOLO | Staff writer |
PLAN PROBLEMS: The consortium picked to develop the former Six Flags amusement park submitted its plans last month for the site. But the public body who oversees the site panned it. Ben Myers has a story on the latest stumbling block for this major city project. HONORING ED: Doug MacCash is covering the memorial honoring Ed Muniz this morning at the Pontchartrain Center as the New Orleans area mourns the longtime Kenner politician and founder of the Endymion parade. Here's the latest. LEAVING TOWN: Are you leaving town for the Memorial Day weekend? Lots of people are traveling, which can mean travel trouble. Kasey Bubnash has the details on what to expect at the airport and on the road. CHURCH SPLIT: A big vote is set for Saturday in the United Methodist Church. Matt Bruce reports that nearly 100 churches could leave the world's largest mainline Protestant denomination. Here's what you need to know. BEACHED: Pontchartrain Beach plans are unraveling. Roshaun Higgins explains how a big redevelopment of the former recreation spot fell apart. Have a safe, happy Memorial Day weekend everybody. And consider subscribing to The Times-Picayune with this great deal on digital access. JD | 