 BY MATTHEW ALBRIGHT | Staff writer Nobody in the state of Louisiana graduated high school in 1949. It's a weird fact that one reader's late husband always told her, which she brought to our attention for our Curious Louisiana series. He's the story of how a seismic change in Louisiana education meant there was no Class of '49. Do you have something odd or interesting in Louisiana that you're curious about? Email our team at curiouslouisiana@theadvocate.com.
Paul Skenes had two dreams: One was to fly F-16s for the Air Force and the other was to become a professional baseball player. Unfortunately, the two came into conflict, and he was forced to make an agonizing choice. Here's the story of how his dilemma led him to LSU, where he has become a sensation as the Tigers' ace pitcher.
Scams targeting senior citizens grew by a shocking 84 percent in 2022, the FBI says, causing about $3.1 billion in damage. Here's what's driving the alarming increase, and how experts say to avoid becoming a victim. | 
