BY MATTHEW ALBRIGHT | Staff writer You hear all the time about young people leaving small towns and family farms in the dust, headed to the big city. That was almost the story of Meryl Kennedy, who had plans to leave her father's rice farm and go to Oxford for a master's degree. Instead, Kennedy came back home. And now, at age 34, she's the CEO of a growing, modern farm and a prominent voice in the state's agricultural community. Here's the story of how the tiny town of Mer Rouge kept a daughter home. A Baton Rouge man fatally shot his father during an argument that started over his dad blowing his nose, police and arrest documents say. Here's what we know about the strange and tragic case. LSU could still make the College Football Playoff. Currently ranked at number 5, the Tigers have a chance to end up in that magic four if they beat Texas A&M and pull of a mighty upset against Georgia. But even if the playoff isn't in the cards, LSU could still land a top-tier bowl bid. Here's a look at the latest projections. | 