Mom, stepdad charged with murder after reporting 2-year-old girl missing

The Advocate's Top Headlines

with Jennifer Wadsworth | Assistant metro editor

Welcome back. There's a lot going on, but here's a look at some of our biggest stories in the past day.

Succession

For almost four decades, the New Orleans Saints have been owned by a Benson. But at some point, the Benson reign will end, as Gayle Benson, 74, has no heirs. At that point, the Saints will be sold and the proceeds - likely billions of dollars - will be given away through charities to benefit the people of New Orleans, according an exclusive report.

Murder charges

BRPD announced second-degree murder charges against the mom and stepdad of 2-year-old Nevaeh Allen. Here's the story on what we know — and the questions that remain — about the case.

A grim milestone

With two more deadly shootings Tuesday and Wednesday, East Baton Rouge counted its seventh homicide in eight days. The violent streak came after the parish passed a grim milestone of 100 murders so far this year. Another record. Criminal justice reporter Lea Skene has the story.

New school rules

Public school students will be allowed to stay in class even if they cross paths with someone with COVID. So says Louisiana Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley. The Advocate's Capital News Bureau reporter Will Sentell gives us the details.

After Ida

It's been a month since Hurricane Ida unleashed her fury on south Louisiana. Here's a look at where the state stands with efforts to recover and rebuild from the Category 4 storm.

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