 BY MATTHEW ALBRIGHT | Staff writer The start of LSU's football season is quickly approaching. There has been a huge amount of change for the Tigers: New coaches, players leaving, and new players arriving. Our sports staff picked five of the players they're most closely watching and explained why they may be poised for breakout seasons.
Last weekend, a swimmer and two would-be rescuers — a father and son — drowned in Lake Maurepas. We looked up the numbers for deaths on the water, and it turns out that drownings are up significantly this year. Here are the numbers, and what safety experts say boaters should do avoid tragedy.
Baton Rouge's bus system has been in turmoil for months as its board debated what to do with its former CEO. The board had stripped him of his duties but did not fire him; that drew outrage from many city leaders, who argued the situation would make taxpayers fork over two top salaries at once. On Wednesday, the board actually fired the old CEO and appointed a new one. But the drama may not be over; board members are bracing for a potential lawsuit. | 
