 BY DOUG GRAHAM | Staff writer Telling state lawmakers he does not want to "pass the buck one more time," Gov. Jeff Landry made his pitch Wednesday for them to approve his aggressive plan to rewrite Louisiana’s tax system. The Legislature kicked off a 19-day special session during which they will address a plethora of tax issues. Senate President Cameron Henry, R-Metairie, wants more details about the costs of the governor's plan. “I still don’t think there’s a consensus on what members are in favor of or are not in favor of,” Henry said. Read about the major obstacles facing Landry's proposals.
Tuesday's election results went against what pollsters and local political watchers had been pitching for weeks, as high school football coach and political newcomer Sid Edwards came out on top in the primary and advanced to a December runoff with incumbent Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, who is seeking a third term. Recent polling appeared to show the campaign of Democrat challenger Ted James was surging, but he finished out of the money in third. Read the reaction to the surprising results.
LSU hosts Alabama on Saturday in what essentially is a college football playoff elimination game. How the defense handles Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe will be an important factor in whether the Tigers can continue their dream of a national title. Read about the four keys to an LSU win. | 
