Metro Council approves 15% and 25% premium increases for City-Parish employee health plans
The council cut the proposed 2027 increases of 20%, 20% and 30% after the original proposal failed at an Oct. 21 special meeting.
Baker council to vote Oct. 27 on scooter rules and a cable TV franchise
The Baker City Council's Oct. 27 agenda also includes setting the city's Halloween date and time.
Weather service renews elevated fire danger statement for Sunday afternoon
A National Weather Service statement covering East Baton Rouge Parish says humidity will drop to 30 to 40 percent Sunday afternoon; outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.
LSU beats Auburn 38-17 as Leavitt throws for 387 yards
LSU (6-2, 3-2 SEC) scored 31 first-half points and won at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Sam Leavitt threw three touchdown passes, two of them to Jackson Harris.
Southern loses 24-21 at Texas Southern on field goal as time expires
Southern came back from a 21-7 deficit to tie Texas Southern in the fourth quarter but lost 24-21 on a 46-yard field goal on the final play Saturday in Houston, according to the official box score.