 BY MATTHEW ALBRIGHT | Staff writer About a year and a half ago, Baton Rouge was flush with cash from the big COVID aid bill Congress had just approved, and one of the things city leaders wanted to do was spend $6 million to help a housing project in north Baton Rouge. But now the project is in limbo. Parish leaders say the developers won't agree to rules meant to ensure the money is spent how it's supposed to be, but the developers and the local Metro Council member say the city is just putting up unnecessary roadblocks for a project the area badly needs. Here's a look inside the tensions, and what they mean for both the project and city politics.
An LSU hoodie was a crucial piece of evidence as police tracked down suspects in the fatal shooting of St. Amant High senior Mekhi Darville. Now four suspects are being prosecuted, and police say they have witnesses. Here are the newest revalations about the case.
Supporting LSU's women's basketball team in March Madness was easy when they were playing in Baton Rouge. But now that the Tigers are in the Sweet Sixteen, a 10-hour drive away, it takes more commitment. There are a bunch of fans who are up for the challenge. Here's what they're doing to have the team's back, in person. | 
