 BY DOUG GRAHAM | Staff writer Diamond dream: Seven-year-old Jesse Corcoran of Slaughter, who is facing surgery to correct a heart defect, asked the Make-A-Wish foundation for his very own baseball diamond. After months of construction by local designers and contractors, the field was unveiled on a rainy Thursday afternoon. After Jesse threw out the first pitch on the field, a crowd of spectating neighbors and friends cheered, and Jesse jumped into his father's arms. Read more about the wish come true.
Fish story: An increase in the population of two types of sharks commonly found off Louisiana's coast, as well as complaints from anglers, could lead to the elimination of recreational catch limits for those species by the state's Wildlife and Fisheries Commission. Anglers' concerns about the rise in the number of bull and blacktip sharks are not due to a fear of being bit. Rather, the fish repeatedly rob anglers by eating their catch while it is hooked. Read more about the agency's plan here.
Fill the tank: The LSU Tigers open their home football schedule on Saturday as they take on Nicholls State. Fans with a hankering for tasty treats that go beyond normal stadium fare will find plenty of options, including nine new spots to grab a snack inside Tiger Stadium. Read about the new vendors. | 
