The Advocate's Top Headlines

with Matthew Albright | Assistant metro editor

Good morning! Here are some of our most interesting reads from yesterday.

Accused of rape, he fled to France

A French man who was an LSU graduate student and ULL student has been accused of rape and sexual assault by multiple women. But he is not likely to face trial here anytime soon, because he was allowed to return to France for Christmas and hasn't come back.

This deep, searing investigation looks at how multiple Louisiana institutions missed red flags or didn't take accusations against him seriously enough. It's part of our continuing coverage of how sexual misconduct allegations are often mishandled in our state, particularly at universities.

Potential property tax breaks from Ida

If your property was damaged by Hurricane Ida, you might be able to get a break on your property taxes.

We talked to local assessors throughout the Baton Rouge region about how they're handling assessments and what homeowners need to do to be considered. You can read all about it here. 

Louisiana's solar power future?

Louisiana is known as an "energy state." But, while its economy is dependent on oil and gas right now, some think the state could soon become a solar powerhouse. 

Not everybody likes that idea though — particularly not people who own homes or businesses near where the massive solar farms, with their rows and rows of huge panels, would be built. 

This story is about one massive project proposed for the Lake Charles area. But it's also about what that project could mean for the larger future of Louisiana energy. 

Thanks for reading, and have a great day.