| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Good morning and thanks for joining us. Here are some of today's top headlines. Police academy: NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick can claim some successes since taking over the job last year, but the goal of boosting the ranks of police officers remains stubbornly elusive. Missy Wilkinson and John Simerman have a look at why, and it includes low graduation rates among recruiting classes. Sweatin' one more time: Fans of Richard Simmons gathered outside of St. Louis Cathedral following a memorial service on Saturday to pay tribute to the New Orleans-born fitness guru. Keith Spera and John McCusker were there. Saints report: Wanna see who's in and who's out for the Saints in their big Monday night showdown with the champion Kansas City Chiefs? We've got you covered here. Thanks for reading. Check back for more news, entertainment and sports from The Times-Picayune. Chad | 