Hate I-10? You'll hate it more in '24

with Kelly P. Kissel | Metro editor

Here are our top stories heading into the weekend:

If I-10 traffic bothers you, you haven't seen anything yet

Louisiana highway officials have changes in store for the Interstate 10 construction work set for Baton Rouge. The switch is intended to quicken the pace of the work, but, hoo-boy, will it cause some tie-ups. Will Sentell lays out the plan in our story.

Missing your catalytic converter? 

Last month we profiled the high number of catalytic converter thefts in the area and last night Baton Rouge Police said they had arrested a pair who had 101 of them. Elyse Carmosino follows up, and here's a link to her initial story. 

The opioid crisis hits home

Lea Skene visited for a year or so with a local family dealing first-hand with the opioid crisis. The sad tale is laid out here.

Have a great weekend. Stay warm.