Thieves spoil fun of Mississippi River discoveries

Thieves spoil the fun of Mississippi River shipwrecks

BY MATTHEW ALBRIGHT | Staff writer​ ​ ​

This is why we can't have nice things. A drought has caused the Mississippi River to shrivel, and that has revealed all sorts of interesting things — like a historic sunken ferry or "Aaron's Shipwreck," found by an 11-year-old.

But "a few bad apples" are threatening to spoil the fun for treasure hunters and archaeologists, state officials say. Here's how thieves and vandals are targeting the discoveries.

At the start of the Saints' season, Jameis Winston was The Guy. As starting quarterback, he was given the reins of the offense. Then an injury sidelined him, and Andy Dalton took over.

Now Winston is healthy, Coach Dennis Allen says. But Dalton's going to remain the starter.

Here's the rundown of Allen's comments, which shocked many Saints fans.

The Greater Baton Rouge State Fair is back — but in a different location. Instead of the long-time site on Airline Highway, it's happening at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales.

Here's when to go, what to do, and other information about the festivities.