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Live chat: Joel A. Erickson answers your Saints questions at 9:30 a.m.

. It's been quite a start for the New Orleans Saints. An 0-2 record. The potential of losing ironman starting quarter Drew Brees for a couple → Read More

Our Views: Political advisor James Carville sees lack of leadership in candidates for governor, Legislature

Baton Rouge, /News/Opinion/: M aybe he’s not the greatest lawyer that LSU ever produced, but James Carville is one of the most astute political operators in America and a keen student of leadership. That is the quality that he feels is lacking during this listless season of campaigni → Read More

Auburn defensive back looks to 'get up and play' after being run over by LSU running back Leonard Fournette

Auburn defensive back Blake Countess said "it is what it is" after there were pictures and a highlight video of his being run over by LSU running back → Read More

Our Views: GOP’s field of presidential candidates is starting to trim itself

Just a few weeks ago, Gov. Scott Walker, of Wisconsin, was riding high in the polls, nationally and in the key early caucus state of Iowa. → Read More

Photos: Dome sweet dome, New Orleans Saints face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in first 2015 home game

The New Orleans Saints first home game of 2015 found them facing division rivals the Tampa Bay Bucaneers in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. → Read More

Buccaneers vs. Saints live updates: Key matchups, Sunday at 12 p.m.

. Follow the game with us as The New Orleans Saints play host to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome Sunday afternoon. Kickoff time is → Read More

Photos: Southern Jaguars give strong performance against Jackson St. at Mumford Stadium

The Jags host the Jackson State Tigers in a Southwestern Athletic Conference match-up on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. → Read More

Our Views: Expanding Medicaid coverage would provide real benefits to medical providers' bottom lines

There is a powerful moral case to be made for expanding Medicaid insurance coverage for the working poor in Louisiana. Too often overlooked is the business → Read More

Video: Golden Band from Tigerland salutes Tiger Stadium's four corners before LSU vs. Auburn

. LSU football fans are no strangers to gameday traditions, especially the LSU Tiger Band's pre-game salute. Before the Tigers take on Auburn in their → Read More

Lafayette authorities looking for suspect in Friday night shooting

. Lafayette Police are looking for the shooter involved in Friday night's double shooting on University Avenue, Lafayette Police PIO Cpl. Paul Mouton said. → Read More

Video: Mike the Tiger stars in 'Bad Blood' music video; he's out for Aubie the Tiger

. Before LSU football faces Auburn Saturday afternoon, Mike the Tiger wants fans to know a tiger vs. tiger battle is something he takes seriously. → Read More

Photos: East Ascension fans make big with blue flour; Brusly falls short; Bellaire a winner in Week 3 Baton Rouge prep football

Images from Baton Rouge area prep football on Friday Sept. 18, 2015. → Read More

Our Views: Agenda for transportation changes pushed by Baton Rouge Chamber, infrastructure group encouraging

With traffic being something of an obsession in Baton Rouge, the good news is that political leaders are tuned in to the issue. Unfortunately, just as → Read More

Dean of LSU's Honors College saddened by fatal shooting of friend, former student killed at Delta State University

. Jonathan Earle, the dean of LSU's Roger Hadfield Ogden Honors College, writes a moving piece on talkingpointsmemo.com about the fatal shooting of Delta State → Read More

Miss Louisiana advances to Top 12 in Miss America pageant

Miss Louiaiana has made the Top 12 in the Miss America pageant Sunday in Atlantic City. Miss Louisiana April Nelson, 23, is originally from Mandeville. Earlier this week, she won the talent portion of the preliminary competition. The other Top 12 include: Miss Florida, Miss Colorado, Miss Iowa, Miss Mississippi, Miss Texas, Miss Tennessee, Miss South Carolina, Miss Alabama, Miss Nebraska, Miss… → Read More

Photos: LSU holds on to defeat Mississippi State 21-19

. The season opener for the LSU football team at Mississippi State was not for the faint of heart on Saturday, but at least it was entertaining. → Read More

Photos: Tigers take on Bulldogs in Starkville Saturday

LSU travels to Starkville to take on Mississippi State in SEC opener, Saturday, September 12. → Read More

Photos: Episcopal’s Round Table Run

Baton Rouge, /Multimedia/Photos/: Boys and girls varsity runners compete Saturday, September 12, in Episcopal’s Round Table Run at Highland Road Park in Baton Rouge. → Read More

NBC Sports: NFL Players Association investigating league's interview with Saints running back Khiry Robinson

. The NFL Players Association is investigating the league's Personal Conduct Policy interview with New Orleans Saints running back Khiry Robinson. NBC Sports reports, the → Read More

Our Views: Confederacy meeting at LSU should be reminder to rights of free association

With all the discussion of the appropriateness of Confederate monuments and other historical displays, it’s important to remember that a fair and civil discussion is → Read More