 BY DOUG GRAHAM | Staff writer Members of the Louisiana Legislature went against Gov. Jeff Landy's wishes on Thursday, altering a measure to overhaul the state’s “jungle primary” system, and reshaping a bill to redraw the state's congressional map to include a second majority-Black district. The redistricting proposal passed by a House committee would split East Baton Rouge Parish into three districts, an idea Rep. Denise Marcelle, R-Baton Rouge, described as "insane."
The LSU defense last season was one of the worst in the program's history. The school has hired new coaches, but any turnaround will ultimately rest on the players. The majority of the unit consists of returning players and high school signees. Find out where the defense and special teams stand.
The lineup for this year's New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival includes heavy hitters such as The Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters and Chris Stapleton. But the music will have some local flavor too. See which Baton Rouge acts will take the stage at this spring's event. | 
