| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Merry Christmas, readers, from Morning Headlines. Here are some of our top stories. Let's start with some great pictures from the levee bonfires in Gramercy from photographer Sophia Germer. Also, out in the Gulf of Mexico, flounder populations are facing a number of challenges. But climate change is making things even worse. Mike Smith has the story. And finally, if you're curious about the weather forecast for Christmas Day, we've got you covered here. And here's a list of restaurants that are open today if you're dining out. Check out all the latest news, sports and entertainment coverage from The Times-Picayune. Chad | 