BY DEANNA B. NARVESON | Staff writer Louisiana executed a man convicted of murder with nitrogen gas on Tuesday evening at Angola — the state's first execution in 15 years and its first using the largely-untested method — after a raging legal battle. Read the full story. Suspected arson: A fire that scorched a vacant North Baton Rouge building belonging to a company owned by Collis Temple Jr. appears to have been set intentionally, fire department investigative records show. Temple is a real estate developer who owns the Harmony Center, which provides services for people with disabilities and behavioral health needs. The building that burned down was registered to that company. Read the full story. New library branch: The East Baton Rouge Parish Library's new South Branch, at 2210 Glasgow Ave., will open its doors to patrons beginning March 24. This will be a soft opening since there are still some positions to fill and staff to train, as well as a few more service desks to be set up. Read more. | 