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Saints fork over millions for Superdome renovations, ending a high-stakes standoff

The New Orleans Saints late Friday paid the state $11.4 million it owed for ongoing renovations to the Caesars Superdome after two days of finger pointing between the Benson organization and the Superdome Commission over why the team was withholding payments and who was at fault.

The Saints are behind on payments for Superdome renovation costs, commission says

One dead, two injured in shooting on Starboard Drive, Baton Rouge officials say

Baton Rouge kicks off third annual 'Summer of Hope' initiative to curb gun violence

Some sex offenders in Louisiana could soon face surgical castration or more jail time

Judge has to take back sentence for Texas lawyer who pleaded guilty to burning ex-lover's house

A Texas lawyer pleaded guilty this week to setting his ex-girlfriend’s Baton Rouge home ablaze last year, even after being court-ordered to stay 100 feet from the woman’s residence.

LSU baseball vs. South Carolina: How to watch the Tigers at the SEC tournament

HOOVER, Ala. — LSU baseball is still undefeated at the SEC tournament.

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Saints fork over millions for Superdome renovations, ending a high-stakes standoff

The New Orleans Saints late Friday paid the state $11.4 million it owed for ongoing renovati…

State Politics

No dice. State senator drops effort to lift ban on casino campaign contributions.

A state senator reversed himself Thursday and ended his short-lived effort to remove Louisia…

Courts

Baton Rouge woman who caused fatal wreck while high on crack gets 3 years probation

A Baton Rouge woman who was under the influence of drugs when she caused a crash along Flori…

Education

Pay raises are in the works for Ascension Parish school teachers and staff. Here's how much.

More than 3,420 Ascension Parish public school employees would get across-the-board permanen…

Curious Louisiana

Did the legend of the Teddy Bear originate in Louisiana? Curious Louisiana investigates

The legend of the Teddy Bear's being named for President Theodore Roosevelt is true, though …

Education

$1,300 employee pay raise not enough; Baton Rouge school leaders press for additional stipends, incentive pay

East Baton Rouge Parish School Board members are urging interim Superintendent Adam Smith to…

Sports

LSU men's golf team battles tough conditions to tie for 19th after round 1 of NCAAs

CARLSBAD, California — Playing in the worst weather conditions of the two weeks of the NCAA Division I Championships at the OMNI La Costa Resort North Course, the LSU men’s golf team posted a 13-over par round of 301 here Friday in the first round of the men's tournament.

The LSU softball team is one win away from returning to the Women's College World Series

LSU jumped on Stanford ace NiJaree Canady for six runs and 10 hits and Sydney Berzon pitched a three-hitter as the Tigers won the first game of the NCAA Stanford super regional 11-1 on Friday night.

LSU men get nine more NCAA qualifiers; Tigers will have 12 scoring chance at nationals

After advancing three athletes in the field on Wednesday night, the LSU men's track and field team picked up nine qualifiers Friday in the NCAA East preliminary rounds in Lexington, Kentucky.

Special Reports

Louisiana Inspired: Uplifting stories about your community

Louisiana Inspired is a weekly Sunday feature that focuses on people and organizations in Louisiana who are working toward solving problems and making the world a better place.

Bob Dean

Bob Dean: Botched hurricane evacuation, fallout

Louisiana 2050: What you need to know about our vanishing coast

The newspaper’s project examining the future of south Louisiana at a time of climate change,…

Louisiana 2050: Rising seas will upend life. Time is running out to limit the impact.

A special report from The Times-Picayune | The Advocate examines Louisiana's perilous future…

Entertainment

Smiley: Sometimes you wanna get away

Dear Smiley: I have a possible answer for Morgan Landry, who asked in Tuesday's column why his grandfather was in the outhouse he was using for target practice, when "You have a toilet in your house."

Harry Connick Jr.'s $12.5M vacation home in Cape Cod is for sale. See the inside.

The fully furnished Cape Cod vacation home of New Orleans native, singer and actor Harry Connick Jr. is listed for $12.5 million, the property's listing agent Paul Grover confirmed with The Wall Street Journal.

Hot summer ahead! Visit these 6 spots around Baton Rouge to cool down

Louisiana is no stranger to hot summers. But don't fret when the forecast says it's 90°F and sunny because Baton Rouge has plenty of ways to cool down and chill out.

Opinions

Former state rep: Nicotine pouches need to be regulated

As the representative who sponsored the original vape directory bill that became law, HB 635, I feel a responsibility to express my concerns regarding HB 970. This bill seeks to exempt all nicotine pouch products from Louisiana's directory regulations, which would increase the risk to consum…

Town Square: Readers speak out on bills as legislative session winds down

The issues being debated by lawmakers during this session have drawn much attention around the state. Lawmakers must wrap up their work by June 3. As the clock winds down, here are reader perspectives on key bills.

Guest column: This Memorial Day, remember those who gave it all in service

As Memorial Day approaches, I remember the nearly 3.5 million men and women who served honorably under challenging and difficult circumstances in southeast Asia and the 50,000 plus who gave their lives for their country.