BY DOUG GRAHAM | Staff writer The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board has trimmed its list of candidates for superintendent to five semifinalists, with the naming a new leader still expected early next month. Interim Superintendent Adam Smith was among three Louisiana natives to make the cut. Next week, the board will hold a round of interviews with the semifinalists, to be conducted virtually. Read more about how the candidates were selected. Gov. Jeff Landry says a series of nearly 20 bills, described as the “Dream Big” package, will put the focus back on students as it reshapes the landscape of K-12 education in the state. The governor signed the measures into law on Wednesday. Read about how the laws will change our educational system. We all have our favorite little tips when it comes to preparing summer fare for the table. We talked to chefs and restaurateurs from Baton Rouge and the Lafayette area about their top ideas, from grilling to wine pairings. | 