 BY DEANNA B. NARVESON | Staff writer A man and woman have been charged with first-degree murder in the brutal killings last week of a Tangipahoa Parish woman and her 4-year-old child. A grand jury handed down the indictments on the same day family and friends gathered to say goodbye to the mother and daughter during their funerals. The accused pair remains jailed in Mississippi, where they also face charges, but District Attorney Scott Perrilloux wants his office to take the lead in prosecuting them. Read more about developments in the case.
It might be hard to find an American who hasn't rolled the dice while playing Monopoly and won $10 in a beauty contest or advanced to Go. Now, the iconic board game is getting a Baton Rouge makeover. And the makers of the game want residents to submit their favorite local businesses and cherished locations for consideration for the board. See how you can give your two cents worth.
The Advocate has set a goal to receive postcards from every state and as many countries as possible by Labor Day. We're on our way, but the more the merrier. Read about how you can join the fun. | 
