 BY MATTHEW ALBRIGHT | Staff writer After LSU crushed Ole Miss in Tiger Stadium on Saturday, the student section rushed the field, and other parts of the stadium followed. That didn't sit right with some LSU fans, who thought the Tigers ought to set higher expectations for a field-storming-worthy win. It also didn't sit well with the NCAA, which announced a $250,000 fine against LSU on Sunday. Here are the details.
The Mississippi River has seemingly slowed to a trickle. For "mudlarkers," it's a bonanza; the low waters have exposed a huge swath of muddy ground that is ripe for treasure hunting. But throughout the U.S., the wilting waters have many people worried: barges are running aground and manufactureres are nervously watching their supply chains. Here's a rundown of the problems.
Louisiana's First Circuit Court of Appeals is a crucial point in the state's legal system. Early voting starts Tuesday for Baton Rouge-area voters; here's a rundown of the three candidates and why they think they're right for the job. | 
