 BY MATTHEW ALBRIGHT | Staff writer How did an accused rapist get out on bail without the victim's family — or even prosecutors handling the case — being told about it? That's the question District Attorney Hillar Moore is asking. Here's how the case plays into larger questions about how Baton Rouge's bail system works.
In some Louisiana towns, the gas lines are 100 years old, and they're made up of rusting cast iron, rotting PVC pipe or even wood. The more they age, the higher the risk of dangerous leaks. Here's the story of one town where decrepit gas lines caused a deadly fire, a mayor who pledged to fix the problem, and a big federal grant that might finally make it happen.
Our sports staff has been watching LSU's spring football practice to see what we can learn about the team Brian Kelly is building. Here are the top takeaways halfway through. | 
