The Advocate's Top Headlines

with Jennifer Wadsworth | Assistant metro editor

Good morning. Let's walk you through some of our latest stories. 

Flood fight

City-parish leaders plan to spend $15 million in one-time federal aid to launch a division dedicated to fighting floods and curbing pollution in East Baton Rouge. Problem is, they haven't yet figured out how to fund it once that startup cash runs dry, as Paul Cobler explains in this story. 

Shooting victim ID'd

The man who was shot to death outside his home Friday on Spanish Town Road: 41-year-old Lance Robertson. BRPD have yet to zero in on a suspect or motive and are asking the public for help.

'We are their voices'

Caroline Savoie gleaned all sorts of fascinating information about cockfighting, the psychological tendencies of animal abusers and the links between crimes against creatures and gambling, drugs and other kinds of vice at a conference where prosecutors, veterinarians and advocates converged to talk about how to address animal cruelty. In a state where animal abuse runs rampant, attendees said it's important for law enforcement to work closely with experts to build cases against perpetrators.

"Animals can't testify," a neuropsychology expert told us. "So we are their voices."

Thanks for checking in. Stay safe, and enjoy the rest of your weekend.