BY MATTHEW ALBRIGHT | Staff writer Several buildings in prominent places in and around Baton Rouge are either getting new construction or changing ownership. Our business team has tracked down what's going on in some of the ones you're most likely to drive past. Here's where to get the scoop on what's going on at the old Champion Insurance building on Government Street, the Home Depot on Coursey and the old Albertson's in Denham Springs. Is there a building under construction or renovation in your neighborhood that you're curious about? Send an email with a picture or the location to [email protected]. Louisiana has a state budget for next year, and Gov. John Bel Edwards is trumpeting its investments in higher education. This story examines what our state's colleges and universities will be getting, including pay raises for faculty and upgrades to old buildings. As LSU's baseball team tries to make a run for the World Series, one of the most glaring issues is finding starting pitchers. Ma’Khail Hilliard has been a rockstar, but the Tigers have sometimes lost to teams that had more stud pitchers to start games with. Here's how coach Jay Johnson plans to get to Omaha anyway. |