 BY MATTHEW ALBRIGHT | Staff writer June 5 is a big day for the Smith family. It's both Mark and his son Taylor's birthday. And now it's Taylor's daughter's birthday too. Here's the story of a Baton Rouge family that sure seems to want to be born on the same day — and the tricks the mom says kept the streak alive.
The Louisiana legislative session ended yesterday, after weeks of sometimes fierce debates and political maneuvering. Here's a rundown of all the biggest bills that passed — or didn't pass — through the session.
The case shocked the Baton Rouge region: Sheriff's deputies arrested a mother and father, saying they found the couple's adult daughter dead, buried in a couch reeking of human waste and maggots. Now a judge has thrown out the murder charges against the parents. Here's why — and why the local district attorney says his prosecution is going to restart soon. | 
