BY MATTHEW ALBRIGHT | Staff writer After an administrator was arrested, accused of sexual crimes involving students, Second Chance Academy sure looks closed: The sign is gone, there are no cars in the parking lot, and the window in the door is blocked by cardboard. Despite many attempts, we couldn't contact anyone who would say what's going on. Here's a look at the long history of controversy at the school, which operates without approval from state regulators. Last year's hurricane season was mercifully easy on the Baton Rouge area, but local leaders are urging people not to get complacent. They're on a campaign encouraging residents to set up evacuation plans, get emergency kits together and take other common steps. They're also urging business owners to take steps now to prepare for assistance if a storm does throw a wrench in their operations. Here's what to know. Meanwhile, we've got our eye on some tropical weather systems that are developing. LSU remains alive in the College World Series. Here's the story of how Nate Ackenhausen stepped up heroically for the a win against Tennessee that primes the Tigers for a rematch against Wake Forest. |