 BY DOUG GRAHAM | Staff writer Big decision: If voters approve a measure on the Nov. 5 ballot, the East Baton Rouge government would replace the position of chief administrative officer, which is appointed by the mayor, with a city-parish manager who would be confirmed by a majority vote of the 12-member Metro Council. The proposed move is the most controversial on a list of changes to the parish's plan of government that voters will consider. Read where city officials and mayoral candidates stand on the proposal.
Close call: Mike Johnson and Steve Scalise, Louisiana’s leadership duo in the U.S. House of Representatives, have a lot riding on the outcomes of the fall elections. One expert describes the race for the House as "effectively a 50-50 proposition." Read about their efforts to keep a GOP majority.
Tiger rock: LSU's football team has faced a number of issues so far this season, but columnist Scott Rabalais says the play of quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has been a steadying influence for the 3-1 Tigers as they prepare to host South Alabama on Saturday evening. Read about Nussmeier's efforts thus far. | 
