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BATON ROUGE — LSU will open the 2020 season at home against Mississippi State and then close the regular-season in Tiger Stadium against Ole Miss as the Tigers’ new 10-game, conference-only schedule was revealed on the SEC Network on Monday night.
In addition to Mississippi State and Ole Miss, LSU will host Missouri on Oct. 10, South Carolina on Oct. 24 and Alabama on Nov. 14 in Tiger Stadium. LSU will once again have an open date (Nov. 7) prior to its November contest against the Crimson Tide.
LSU’s season-opener against Mississippi State will be held on Sept. 26, while the Ole Miss contest will take place on Dec. 5. The Ole Miss game will mark the first December contest in Tiger Stadium since 2001 when LSU beat Auburn, 27-14, to clinch a berth in the SEC Championship Game.
After opening the season in Tiger Stadium against Mississippi State, LSU will travel to Vanderbilt in Nashville on Oct. 3. Other road games for LSU include Florida in Gainesville on Oct. 17, Auburn on Oct. 31 and then back-to-back road contests against Arkansas (Nov. 21) in Fayetteville and Texas A&M (Nov. 28) in College Station.
LSU, the 2019 national champions, officially opened preseason practice on Monday.
A year ago, LSU finished 15-0 with seven of the wins coming against Top 10 teams. LSU enters the 2020 season riding the nation’s longest active winning streak at 16 straight.

A vehicle chase that included one of the occupants fleeing into a home in an attempt to escape police ended with two individuals on drug charges.
Brinkley Elizabeth Datin, 19, of Galliano and Michael Coleman, 29, of Gray were arrested Friday at 2:59 p.m. and 3 p.m., respectively, following the incident.
Coleman was charged by Morgan City Police, Chief James Blair said, with turning movements and required signals, resisting an officer by flight, resisting arrest, unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling, possession of marijuana, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and obstruction of justice.
Dantin was charged with possession of marijuana, heroin and drug paraphernalia; possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and obstruction of justice.
An officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the Victor II Boulevard and David Drive area, but the vehicle failed to stop and fled. The vehicle traveled to the Freret Street area where Coleman, the driver, fled on foot.
Coleman forced himself into a residence to elude officers, but officers took Coleman into custody inside the residence.
The passenger, Dantin, remained in the vehicle.
During the investigation, officers located suspected methamphetamine, heroin, marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Coleman and Dantin were arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Blair also reported the following arrests:
—Quang Duy Nguyen, 38, Cypress Street, Morgan City, was arrested Friday at 10:12 a.m. and charged with traffic control signals, improper lane usage, driving under suspension and possession of heroin.
Morgan City Police Department Narcotics Detectives conducted a traffic stop in the Railroad Avenue and East Boulevard area for a traffic violation. The driver was identified as Nguyen, and a computer check revealed his driver’s license was under suspension.
During the traffic stop, suspected heroin was found in Nguyen’s possession. He was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
—Nico Queintrell Skipper, 30, Dora Street, Morgan City, was arrested Friday at 11:18 a.m. on warrants for four counts of failure to appear.
Officers came into contact with Skipper in the Fourth Street area, and a warrant check revealed the City Court of Morgan City held active warrants for his arrest. He was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
—Ryan Wayne Lodrigue, 27, Riverview Drive, Patterson, was arrested Saturday at 10:05 a.m. and charged with driving under suspension.
An officer conducted a traffic stop on La. 70, and the driver was identified as Lodrigue. A computer check revealed his driver’s license was under suspension. Lodrigue was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
—Eric Michael Frentz, 39, Pecan Lane, Patterson, was arrested Sunday at 4:12 a.m. on warrants for failure to appear.
Officers came into contact with Frentz on Louisa Street, and a warrant check revealed the City Court of Morgan City held an active warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
—Bria Parker, 19, Trevino Street, Berwick, was arrested Sunday at 4:27 a.m. on a warrant for first-offense possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Officers came into contact with Parker at an La. 70 address, and a warrant check revealed the Morgan City Police Department held an active warrant for her arrest. She was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
—Calvin Joseph Vergin, 43, of Chauvin, was arrested Sunday at 12:46 p.m. and charged with possession of marijuana.
Officers conducted a traffic stop in the Greenwood and Sixth streets area and Vergin was identified as a passenger. Suspected marijuana was found in his possession.
Vergin was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
—Bethany Rose White, 23, Duke Street, Morgan City, was arrested Sunday at 1:02 p.m. and charged with simple battery.
—Sabrina Autin Acosta, 36, Lake Palourde Road, Amelia, was arrested Sunday at 1:02 p.m. and charged with domestic abuse battery.
—Ryan Joseph Delahoussaye, 26, La. 182, Morgan City, was arrested Sunday at 1:02 p.m. and charged with warrants for domestic abuse battery, two counts of telephone harassment and disturbing the peace.
Officers were called to a Duke Street address for a disturbance. Upon officers’ arrival, they came into contact with Acosta, White and Delahoussaye, and a warrant check revealed the Morgan City Police Department held active warrants for Delahoussaye.
During the investigation, it was learned White and Acosta had committed a battery on other individuals at the residence. Acosta, White and Delahoussaye were arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
St. Mary Parish Sheriff Blaise Smith reported these arrests:
—Kendrick Hines, 31, of Dallas was arrested at 6:36 p.m. Friday and charged with possession of crack cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of MDMA, transactions involving drug proceeds, possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Hines also was arrested on a warrant for possession of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids, Smith said.
No bail has been set.
—Quinton D. Robinson, 34, Ninth Street, Franklin, was arrested Friday at 6:14 p.m. and charged with possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and heroin. Robinson also was arrested on a warrant for failure to register or notify as a sex offender.
No bail has been set.
—Juvenile male, 15, Bayou Vista, was arrested Friday at 8:40 p.m. for runaway juvenile. The juvenile male was released to a guardian pending juvenile court proceedings.
—Julicia Taylor, 36, of Lake Charles, was arrested Saturday at 4:39 p.m. for possession of marijuana and possession of schedule II drugs. Taylor was released on a $750 bond.
—Juvenile female, 14, Patterson, was arrested Saturday at 6:59 p.m. for runaway juvenile. The juvenile female was released to a guardian pending juvenile court proceedings.
—Tyjuandre Darrell Harris, 23, Fredrick Lane, Baldwin, was arrested Saturday at 10:32 p.m. for resisting arrest or officer and disturbing the peace-intoxicated. Harris was released on a summons to appear Nov. 2.
—Weldon Daigle, 50, Ham Street, Franklin, was arrested Sunday at 7:58 a.m. on a warrant for the charges of criminal damage to property — simple and criminal mischief — tampering with property. Daigle was released on a summons to appear Nov. 2.
Patterson Police Chief Garrett Grogan reported the following arrest:
—Mario D. Castellanos, 46, Madlen, Missouri, was arrested on Church Street Friday at 6:30 p.m. and charged with battery of a dating partner.
Castellanos remained in the Patterson Jail with bail set at $2,500.

DEAR ABBY: My wife left me a little over two years ago, and I can’t seem to get over it. All she said was that we had an “emotional disconnect.” I don’t believe she was unfaithful.
All I can think about is being with her, and I cringe if I think about her being with someone else. I’m a professional with a good career and pension, and I have been approached by some nice women who would like to date. How can I get over my feelings for my ex?
LONELY IN THE PLAINS

DEAR LONELY: Have you been getting out and participating in leisure activities since your wife left? That would be one way to get your mind off her because sitting around thinking about her is counterproductive.
Your ex should have been more specific about why she left. Understanding would have helped you start to really heal. Because it has been two years and you haven’t been able to work this out, please talk with a licensed psychotherapist. Your physician or your health insurance provider can give you the names of qualified professionals. Please don’t wait to ask.

DEAR ABBY: My daughter just informed me that she will be hanging a deer head in their living room. Her live-in boyfriend loves to hunt, and she is doing this for him. Just thinking about it makes me physically ill. My thoughts turn to a dying animal who is suffering.
My husband and I gave my daughter $12,000 to buy this home. I want her to rethink her decision based on the fact that this disturbs me, not that I’m trying to push her around because we gave her this money. I know she will take it personally and be upset at me. Help!
UNEASY IN OREGON

DEAR UNEASY: I think we both know your daughter is an adult and entitled to make that decision without worrying that her fella’s hobby bothers you. We don’t have to like it or approve. Because what’s upsetting you is the idea that the deer suffered, ask your daughter (or him) how many shots it took to take the creature down. If it was more than one, you might be happier entertaining them in your home.

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I retired five years ago. I have adequate savings and an excellent pension for us to live comfortably.
I took up a hobby three years ago that generates about $5,000 in annual income, which I put aside in a separate bank account. My wife asked, “What are you saving that money for?” I said, “Maybe a classic car, helping with a family reunion (on my side)”, etc. She responded, “We need to be on the same page about how it gets spent because half of it is mine.”
When I reached out to my son for his insight, he sided with her because (legally) half of what I have is hers. I have no problem consulting with her on a major expenditure coming out of our other savings, but on this one I feel she is controlling and petty. Your thoughts?
HOBBY IN CALIFORNIA

DEAR HOBBY: I agree with you. Not only that, but she also lacks tact.
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The Morgan City Police Department responded to two calls about gunshots fired within about five hours of each other during the overnight hours, but there have been no reported injuries, Chief James Blair said.
The department received a call Monday at 10:07 p.m. about gunshots fired in the area of Fourth Street and Drackett Alley.
Later in the night at 3:22 a.m. Tuesday, the department contacted about gunshots in the Eleventh Street area.
Investigators still were on the scene early this morning, and the department is seeking the public’s assistance.
Anyone with information should call the police department at 985-384-2310. Tipsters also can leave tips at www.morgancitypolice.org, or they can send a tip to the department’s Facebook Messenger.