BY DOUG GRAHAM | Staff writer Despite modern upheaval and the further seepage of money into its landscape, college football remains a nostalgia-evoking game. Nowhere is it more nostalgic than in the South. And nowhere is Southern football more nostalgic than when it comes to LSU and Ole Miss. Saturday's game between the No. 9 Rebels and No. 13 Tigers is the centerpiece of the 100th anniversary celebration of Tiger Stadium. Read why Scott Rabalais says this rivalry is special.
The Baton Rouge Police Department hosted a national competition for K-9 teams this week, with nearly 70 dogs taking part, including eight from BRPD. The dogs compete in activities including criminal apprehension, where they have to chase after criminal decoys with and without gunfire. Read how the local teams fared.
A growing number of fans are convinced that quarterback Spencer Rattler is the future of the New Orleans Saints. The rookie can’t be mentioned on X without a flood of tweets citing #TheAgenda in response. Now, he gets the first start of his career Sunday against Tampa Bay. Read what's behind the movement. |