BY DOUG GRAHAM | Staff writer A group of 216 businesses, community leaders and activists have written an open letter, expressing concerns that recent changes in Louisiana's coastal program show signs of a drift away from science-based planning. "The very future of our state is at stake," the letter says of the state's coastal efforts. Read more about their concerns. The Longwood sugar cane plantation was established in 1785; the current Longwood building was built around 1845 and has been designated as a local historic landmark. Now, a Baton Rouge developer has purchased a tract of land south of L’Auberge that includes the plantation site. Read about his plans for the land. The LSU Tigers are making some noise in the SEC baseball tournament, including an 11-0 dusting of Kentucky on Wednesday, giving their postseason chances a major boost. See who's next on their plate. | 