BY DOUG GRAHAM | Staff writer The proposed Baton Rouge-New Orleans passenger rail is facing more turbulence, as some Metro Council members have raised issues with the potential locations for Baton Rouge stops. Also, a $200 million grant the state wanted from the Federal Railroad Administration, a key source of funding for the project, failed to materialize this year. Gov. John Bel Edwards signed a pact with Amtrak in October to establish the service, possibly in 2027. LSU will open the 2024 football campaign Sept. 1 with a game against Southern Cal in Las Vegas, and finish the regular season Nov. 30 with a home contest against new Southeastern Conference member Oklahoma. The SEC announced the dates for all the games Wednesday night. Read here to find out how the rest of the schedule plays out, including a home game against Alabama. Mississippi pot roast is a longtime favorite, and if you have a slow cooker, seven hours and the right ingredients you can make a tasty meal to feed family and friends. The dish is packed with flavor and is great to prepare in advance. | 