 BY MATTHEW ALBRIGHT | Staff writer It was a case that drew international headlines: Barry Seal, a pilot who ran drugs for Pablo Escobar's cartel, was gunned down at an Airline Highway halfway house on the infamous kingpin's orders in 1986. Escobar was himself slain and never stood trial in Baton Rouge, but three of his alleged henchmen were convicted in Seal's death. And now one of them could be let out on parole after 36 years. This story explains all the memories and emotions that are resurfacing as the governor decides whether to grant his release.
Amedisys, the home health care giant based in Baton Rouge, has fired its CEO. Here's what we know about the big move, including a look at stock prices that tumbled this year.
A Denham Springs Freshman High teacher has resigned and was arrested, accused of inappropriate relationships with students. Here's what we know about the accusations and the district's response. | 
