Happy anniversary: To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the historic Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Railroad Depot, downtown’s Louisiana Art & Science Museum is presenting a special slate of transportation-themed exhibitions that invite the public to “reflect on a century of motion, innovation and transformation” and highlight how railways have shaped our landscapes and lives. The iconic structure has served as LASM’s home for decades. Learn more about the exhibitions here.
Freshman frustrations: Amid rising enrollment and new construction, LSU has run out of commuter parking passes, leaving some new students frustrated as they rack up parking violations. Director of Campus Planning Greg Lacour says students need to “figure it out” and that “figuring it out is a big part of the freshman experience on campus.” Read more from WAFB-TV.
Plea deal: Baton Rouge-born rapper Lil Boosie has pleaded guilty to a federal count of being a felon in possession of a firearm. He appeared in court on Tuesday and is scheduled to be sentenced Nov. 21. Per his plea agreement, the government is asking for a 24-month prison sentence, though the maximum sentence for the charge is 15 years. The rapper was arrested in May 2023 after he was seen on Instagram with a gun while he was in San Diego. Read more from Complex.
