 BY MATTHEW ALBRIGHT | Staff writer Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome has abruptly parted ways with two high-ranking officials in her administration. The departure of the parish's purchasing director and environmental services director caught members of the Metro Council off guard, and some of them expressed concerns about why the two were let go. Here's what we know, and how it fits into the bigger picture of city politics.
Why is the Baton Rouge Police Department making some officers sign non-disclosure agreements? Department leaders say it's a way to make clear what officers cannot talk about publicly — for example, information that could compromise active investigations. But the practice is unusual, and some experts and officers worry it's a way to silence dissent in the ranks and keep information from the public. Here's a deep look at the issue.
LSU's baseball team continues to look dominant. The Tigers mercy-ruled Samford last night, thanks to Jared Jones' red-hot bat and Paul Skene's flamethrowing from the pitcher's mound. Skene hasn't had to show much versatility so far; his scorching fastball has been enough to rack up the strikes. Here's a look at why, and how he plans to mix things up once the competition gets stiffer. | 
