| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
The water's edge : Rising oceans. Retreating coastlines. Vanishing communities. Louisiana promises to look much different by 2050, and the state hasn't taken many of the steps it should have to mitigate the disaster. Do yourself a favor and read Mike Smith's elegaic report on our unfolding catastrophe and what still can be done. We've assembled some quick takeaways on the crisis, and you can explore the coastline's past and future with interactive maps, photos and videos. Bail battle: District Attorney Jason Williams says bail is being set too low for defendants accused of serious crimes, and he's told the Criminal District Court's chief judge that he's considering pulling his prosecutors from first-appearance hearings if things don't change. The threat suggests a move made by his predecessor, Leon Cannizzaro, to abandon the proceedings. Jillian Kramer has the story. New president at UNO: After months of searching, the University of Louisiana System has chosen Kathy Johnson to be the next president of the University of New Orleans. Johnson, the chief academic officer of Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, will be the first woman to lead UNO in its 65-year history. Alex Lubben has the details. Thanks for starting your day with Morning Headlines. Check out all the latest news, sports and entertainment coverage from The Times-Picayune here. Chad | 