BY MATTHEW ALBRIGHT | Staff writer East Baton Rouge is pushing for a new fee that will pay for improvements to how the parish handles runoff from big rain events. The goal is to try to lessen flooding, the amount of trash that floats around, and the frequency of sewer overflows — problems the federal government is putting big pressure on the parish to fix. But how much would the fee cost you? We put together this calculator to crunch the numbers. A drug ring operated out of mall and Wal-Mart parking lots in Baton Rouge — and a home on Lakeshore Drive, according to a recently unsealed indictment. Here's a look inside how prosecutors say the ring operated. Are you a pho fan? Lovers of the deeply flavorful Vietnamese soup should take note of this new restaurant that just opened on George O'Neal Road. It's got some modern vibes, but the food is deliciously traditional. Here's a full review. |