BY DOUG GRAHAM | Staff writer The pay for firefighters in Baton Rouge lags behind what their compatriots in similar-sized cities in the Southeast make. A property tax proposal on the ballot for the upcoming election would help them out by giving BRFD about $14.5 million each year, which would go exclusively toward department pay and benefits. Read why the local firefighters association says the money is crucial for the department. The Tsuchinshan–ATLAS is a comet from the Oort cloud that was discovered on Jan. 9, 2023. It became visible to the naked eye last month, and you actually can take great photos of it with your cellphone. Read tips on how to get the best view. After LSU tried a transition offense with some success last season, Coach Kim Mulkey's Tigers will turn loose a fast-paced attack this season. "We're gonna push the ball," the fourth-year coach said. "Nobody wants to come watch you walk the ball up the floor." Read why the scheme could be a good fit for this year's squad. | 