 BY DOUG GRAHAM | Staff writer Consolation prize: Adam Smith was recently passed over for the top job in the East Baton Rouge school district. However, he is going to have a sweeter paycheck this school year in the new role of deputy superintendent. Under his contract approved Thursday, Smith will earn $235,000 a year, making him the second-highest paid administrator in the school system and earning him a lot more than other district leaders. Read more about the decision behind his bump in pay.
Police in court: Four Baton Rouge police officers entered not guilty pleas on Thursday in a case where they are accused of trying to cover up the beating of a man who was in custody. The men were all members of the department's now-disbanded Street Crimes Unit. Read about what happens next.
Major haul: The Baton Rouge Police Specials Investigations Unit this week made the biggest fentanyl and methamphetamine seizure in department history. One man is in custody and additional arrests are possible, Police Chief Thomas Morse Jr. said. Read about what was seized from three residences. | 
