 BY DOUG GRAHAM | Staff writer Last year, Louisiana produced more than 2 million tons of raw sugar, the most in the country, according to the American Sugar Cane League. The number is hard to comprehend. Inside the Cora Texas plant in White Castle, about half a billion dollars of manufacturing equipment hums as more than 200 employees work. Read about the 10-step process that takes cane from the field to refined sugar. Also, see just how huge the Cora Texas operation is by the numbers.
LSU hosts Army on Saturday night, the Black Knights’ first visit here. In fact, it's the first visit to Tiger Stadium for any of the three service academy teams. Columnist Scott Rabalais says the game is truly historic.
The Democratic Party's failure to even force a runoff against Jeff Landry, a far-right Republican and staunch ally of President Donald Trump, has raised existential questions about how the party can regain a foothold in state politics. Barring a stunning outcome in the November runoffs for Secretary of State and Treasurer, Democrats will be completely frozen out of power in Baton Rouge for the coming four years. Read more about what went wrong for a party that not long ago reigned in Louisiana. | 
