 By KELLY P. KISSEL | Metro editor Turmoil in the economy is having far-reaching effects. Rising interest rates have taken a significant bite out of Baton Rouge home sales. One local real estate says the current market doesn't favor buyers or sellers. She calls it a "freeze market."
The use of 'learning pods' got an Iberville charter school in trouble. Regulators will soon take a look at whether schools must notify the state before setting up a remote learning center or whether they can open a facility and drop a note to the state later.
It's election season again. Early voting starts tomorrow for the Dec. 10 general election. Three proposed constitutional amendments are on the ballot, and every parish around Baton Rouge has at least one local race or ballot question. We've got a story on some of the top races. And here's a list of all the races in the Baton Rouge area. | 
