The Advocate's Top Headlines

with Matthew Albright | Assistant metro editor

Good morning! Check out some of yesterday's most interesting reads:

Some big construction in the works

Our business staff has the story behind two big building projects in the works in Baton Rouge:

• Construction has started on the Capstone at Scotlandville, a $23 million, 84-unit affordable housing development on the former site of the Elm Grove Gardens apartments. Get all the details here.
• Arlington Marketplace, the shopping center with the Rouses at Burbank and West Lee Drive, has been sold, and it could be getting bigger. Get all the latest here. 

Kevin Faulk out at LSU

Kevin Faulk, the LSU running backs coach who was the team's all-time leading rusher from his playing days, won't stay on new coach Brian Kelly's staff. Click here to read all about it, and also check out the latest on QB Myles Brennan and the status of contracts for Kelly and other coaches.   

Big changes at Baton Rouge prison

The company that provided health care services in the East Baton Rouge Parish prison faced growing criticism for the number of inmates who died in custody while awaiting trial — a number well above the national average. 

This week, the Metro Council voted to choose a different company. Here's what that could mean for the city's criminal justice system. 

Thanks for reading, and have a great day!