 BY DEANNA B. NARVESON | Staff writer What's on the ballot? In addition to the presidential election, there are a number of elections in East Baton Rouge Parish for voters to cast their votes in. From mayor-president to Metro Council and a BREC tax, we've put together a refresher on the local and statewide names you'll see on the ballot when you head to the polls. Read it here.
Potential storm: Tropical Storm Rafael formed over the Caribbean Sea on Monday afternoon, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami, marking the 17th named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. Read the latest.
What's next for the Saints? The New Orleans Saints named special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi as their interim coach Monday after firing head coach Dennis Allen, but there’s little doubt that the Saints will cast a wide net as they search for someone to coach the team in 2025. From up-and-coming coordinators, retreads and even college coaches, here are the names who could be in this year’s coaching cycle and who could make sense for the Saints. | 
