 BY VICKI FERSTEL | Staff writer No doubt most of us will be enjoying Memorial Day, the official start of summer, with backyard barbecues, shopping, swimming, concerts and sports. But our editorial writers urge us to reflect on the true meaning of this day: honoring those who died in battle and praying for those still serving. And be aware of today's intense heat. We're having our first heat advisory of the year. The "feels like" temps could go as high as 108 degrees. Stay in the shade when you can and drink plenty of water.
Sportswriter Koki Riley has all the details on LSU's heartbreaking loss Sunday to the Volunteers, falling 4-3 in its 20th SEC tournament championship game appearance. We should learn today the Tigers' next regional step during the NCAA tournament selection show starting at 11 a.m. on ESPN2.
Six years ago, many district attorneys in Louisiana had worried that requiring unanimous jury verdicts would result in a barrage of mistrials. But The Advocate's Gordon Russell took a look at the stats since voters approved the requirement. Here's what he found. | 
