 BY DEANNA B. NARVESON | Staff writer One of St. James Parish's largest employers and taxpayers, the Atalco Alumina refinery in Grammercy, is sending white dust into the air that is settling down on the homes and cars of area residents. State regulatory papers show the operation has been a focus for years of dust complaints for nearby residents and an area of scrutiny by regulators, but what is actually being done about it? Read more.
An ankle monitoring company, its owner and an employee can face criminal charges for possible negligence in relation to a 2021 St. Francisville murder-suicide, the Louisiana Supreme Court said. Read more.
Former LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri is expected to be named the new head coach at South Carolina. The 66-year-old Mainieri has been out of coaching for three seasons after announcing his retirement following the 2021 season. He had a record of 641-283-3 while serving as the LSU coach from 2007-21. Read more. | 
