Now that the redistricting session is over, the focus is on Governor John Bel Edwards to see if he’ll veto the maps approved by the Legislature. Erik Picolli has more…
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Alexandria Police is investigating the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old on Saturday night. Two others were also injured in the incident that occurred in the 21-hundred block of Lee Street. No arrests have been made. And New Orleans Police say a man was fatally shot outside of Costco yesterday in what is being called a domestic dispute. The shooter was apprehended.

Kirby Smith Hall, which not only served as a dormitory for LSU students but also as transitional offices for two governors will soon be a memory. Executive Director of Residential Life Pete Trentacoste says the building is currently in deconstruction mode to remove asbestos before it’s imploded in June.
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Governors Bobby Jindal and John Bel Edwards used the building for their transitional offices.

Louisiana Tech is renaming its Biomedical Engineering Building after former university president Doctor Daniel Reneau. Reneau helped start the biomedical engineering program at Tech in 1972, one of the first such programs in the country. School spokesperson Tonya Oaks Smith says the U-L System Board voted unanimously to name the building after Reneau…
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The state Legislature has approved two identical Congressional District maps which contain one majority-minority district, despite calls from Black lawmakers that a second one should be drawn since the African American population has grown to 33-percent. Slidell Republican and Chairwoman of the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee Sharon Hewitt says they looked at adding another majority-minority district but based on the Census data the Black population is not concentrated enough to have two Black majority voting districts

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And we’re now in the thick of Mardi Gras season. New Orleans and Company spokesperson Kelly Schulz says hotel occupancy is increasing and King Cake sales are off the charts this year with bakeries having a hard time keeping up with demand.

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Schulz says hotel occupancy is also in the 80-percent range for next weekend thru Fat Tuesday, but they are hoping that will increase.

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The Krewe of Janus (Janice) rolls tonight at 6 PM in Monroe and there’s plenty of excitement for the return of the parade. Throws Lieutenant Hailey Kenly says it was extremely emotional having to cancel last year’s parade and so that makes this year’s event even more special. As Throws Lieutenant for the Krewe of Janus, Kenly is in charge of ordering and distributing throws and knows firsthand there’s more than three million to catch from 28 floats, so be well prepared to carry your loot home.

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And in last year’s NFL draft not a single player from a Historically Black College or University was taken, something that Grambling football legends James “Shack” Harris and Doug Williams are seeking to change by introducing the HBCU Legacy Bowl. With 98 draft-eligible players taking the field at Tulane’s Yulman Stadium tomorrow and more than two dozen NFL scouts expected to be in attendance, Williams is excited about the possibility of the Legacy Bowl helping pro dreams become a reality.

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The game airs live on the NFL Network starting at 3 pm.

It’s a big Mardi Gras parade weekend. Brooke Thorington reports the city of New Orleans is ready to let the good times roll…

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And The state Legislature has approved two identical Congressional District maps, but not without significant opposition. The maps contain one majority-minority district, despite calls from Black lawmakers a second one should be drawn, because the Black population has grown to 33-percent. New Orleans Senator Karen Carter Peterson…

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White Republican lawmakers were also upset that the Congressional map splits Grant Parish in half between the fourth and fifth districts and St. Mary Parish between the first and sixth districts.

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The Krewe of Janus (Janice) rolls tonight in Monroe and there’s plenty of excitement for the return of the parade that’s been a staple of the Twin Cities, Monroe, and West Monroe, since 1984. Throws Lieutenant Hailey Kenly says they are prepared with 3.5 million throws for attendees, especially youngsters.

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This year’s theme is Janus goes to Hollywood and rolls at 6 PM

And at last year’s NFL Draft, not a single player from a Historically Black College or University was taken, with only one being selected in 2020. The HBCU Legacy Bowl, created by Grambling football legends James “Shack” Harris and Doug Williams, seeks to change that. Williams says that the game will be a showcase for scouts to check out some great undiscovered talent.

Cut 13 (15) “…see the players.”

Williams says providing real post-graduate employment options for the players is also an important aspect of the game’s mission.

Two identical Congressional district maps that maintain one majority-minority district are headed to the governor’s desk. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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And we’re in the thick of Mardi Gras season and New Orleans and Company spokesperson Kelly Schulz says you can’t underestimate the economic, cultural, emotional, and impact of Mardi Gras 2022. Schulz says there’s plenty of pent-up demand to return to the beloved tradition of carnival season.

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The Krewe of Janus rolls tonight at 6 PM in Monroe. The theme of this year’s parade is Janus Goes to Hollywood and Throws Lieutenant Hailey Kenly says the King and Queen’s floats have specialty throws that are quite collectible.

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Around 3.5 million are prepared for attendees, especially youngsters.

And last year’s NFL draft saw no picks from a Historically Black College or University. Grambling football legends James’s “Shack” Harris and Doug Williams seek to change that and have created the HBCU Legacy Bowl. One of the things that Williams is most proud of is that dozens of companies are participating in a job fair for these student-athletes. He says he understands that most won’t make an NFL roster, so providing real post-graduate employment options for these players is an essential part of the game’s mission.

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The game airs live on the NFL Network starting at 3 pm.

The new Congressional District map is on its way to the governor’s desk, but not without significant opposition. The map contains one majority-minority district, despite calls from Black lawmakers a second one should be drawn, because the Black population has grown to 33-percent. New Orleans Senator Karen Carter Peterson…

Cut 3 (10) “..fairly.”

But Slidell Republican and Chairwoman of the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee Sharon Hewitt says they looked at adding another majority-minority district but based on the Census data the Black population is not concentrated enough to have two Black majority voting districts

Cut 4 (12) “…adopted.”

The Legislative Black Caucus has called for Governor Edwards to veto the maps for failure to comply with the Voting Rights Act.

We’re right in the thick of Mardi Gras season and New Orleans and Company spokesperson Kelly Schulz says you can’t underestimate the economic, cultural, and emotional impact of Mardi Gras 2022. Schulz says there’s plenty of pent-up demand to return to the beloved tradition of carnival season.

Cut 7 (10) “…forward to.”

Shulz says revelers have been lining up since early Friday morning for prime spots along parade routes.

The HBCU Legacy Bowl, created by Grambling football legends James “Shack” Harris and Doug Williams, seeks to give players another opportunity to be in the spotlight. Williams says he understands most players won’t make an NFL roster, so providing post-graduate employment options for these players is essential.

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The Legacy Bowl kicks off at 3pm in News Orleans.

The state Legislature has approved two identical Congressional District maps, but not without significant opposition. The maps contain one majority-minority district, despite calls from Black lawmakers a second one should be drawn, because the Black population has grown to 33-percent.

White Republican lawmakers were also upset that the Congressional map splits Grant Parish in half between the fourth and fifth districts and St. Mary Parish between the first and sixth districts. Pollock Representative Gabe Firment represents Grant Parish…

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Houma Representative Beryl Amedee says St. Mary Parish officials are not happy with having two different Congressmen…

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The Legislative Black Caucus has called for Governor Edwards to veto the maps for failure to comply with the Voting Rights Act.

We’re officially in the thick of Mardi Gras season and New Orleans and Company spokesperson Kelly Schulz says hotel occupancy in the greater Crescent City is at 80-percent. In addition to lodging Schulz says King Cake sales are off the charts this year and bakeries are having a hard time keeping up with demand.

Cut 9 (12) “…activities.”

The Krewe of Janus (Janice) rolls Saturday night in Monroe and there’s plenty of excitement for the return of the parade that’s been a staple of the Twin Cities, Monroe, and West Monroe, since 1984. Throws Lieutenant Hailey Kenly says they are prepared with 3.5 million throws for attendees, especially youngsters.

Cut 10 (10)  “…super fun.” 

The theme of this year’s parade is Janus Goes to Hollywood.

Two identical Congressional district maps that maintain one majority-minority district are headed to the governor’s desk. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Lafayette Friday, February 25^th. No other details have been released concerning her visit only that Louisiana’s congressional delegation has confirmed her visit to the Hub City.

The Krewe of Janus rolls on Saturday in the twin cities of Monroe and West Monroe. Lieutenant of Throws Hailey Kenly knows firsthand there’s 3.5 million items to catch this year.

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The parade begins at 6 pm Saturday.

At last year’s NFL Draft, not a single player from a Historically Black College or University was taken, with only one being selected in 2020. The HBCU Legacy Bowl, created by Grambling football legends James “Shack” Harris and Doug Williams, seeks to change that. Williams says the game will be a showcase for scouts to see undiscovered talent.

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The redistricting session is expected to end this afternoon with lawmakers approving a Congressional District map with one majority-minority district. Black lawmakers say there should be two majority-minority districts and there are Republican lawmakers who oppose the splitting of Grant and St. Mary Parishes, giving each parish two different representatives. Houma Representative Beryl Amedee says she’s heard from St. Mary Parish officials…
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The redistricting session is expected to end today while a new college baseball season begins today. Jay Johnson is entering his first season as the Fighting Tigers new baseball coach…
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LSU will host Maine at 6:30.

There are numerous parades scheduled for this weekend as the Mardi Gras season ramps up. Brooke Thorington reports the city of New Orleans is ready to let the good times roll…
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After a one-year hiatus, the Krewe of Janus Parade is set to roll tomorrow night in West Monroe. The theme of this year’s parade is Janus Goes to Hollywood. Throws Lieutenant Hailey Kenly says the King and Queen’s floats have specialty throws that are quite collectible.
Cut 11 (08) “….to have.”

The new Congressional District map is close to final passage in the legislature, but not without significant opposition. The map contains one majority-minority district, despite calls from Black lawmakers a second one should be drawn, because the Black population has grown to 33-percent. New Orleans Senator Karen Carter Peterson…

Cut 3 (10) “..fairly.”

But Slidell Republican and Chairwoman of the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee Sharon Hewitt says they looked at adding another majority-minority district but based on the Census data the Black population is not concentrated enough to have two Black majority voting districts

Cut 4 (12) “…adopted.”

We’re in the thick of Mardi Gras season and New Orleans and Company spokesperson Kelly Schulz says people were lining up as early as 8 o’clock this morning along parade routes for the evening parades. In addition to anticipation from locals, Schulz says hotel-wise things are indicative of a good turnout from tourists.

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A new era of LSU baseball begins at the Box tonight as the Tigers begin a three-game weekend series against the Maine Black Bears with first-year head coach Jay Johnson. Louisiana Tech begins the season with big expectations after hosting a Regional last year and is one of the favorites to win Conference USA this season. Bulldogs Coach Lane Burroughs says they have to put last year behind them…

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A new Congressional district map that maintains one majority-minority district is headed to the governor’s desk. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Lutlow announced that she is part of a congressional contingent making an official visit to Israel. The trip is in an effort to discuss strategic partnerships between our two countries, get updates on the peace process between Israelis and Palestinians, and political and economic issues within the region. Lutlow returns on Feb. 26.

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We’re right in the thick of Mardi Gras season and New Orleans and Company spokesperson Kelly Schulz says you can’t underestimate the economic, cultural, and emotional impact of Mardi Gras 2022. Schulz says there’s plenty of pent-up demand to return to the beloved tradition of carnival season.

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Shulz says revelers have been lining up since early Friday morning for prime spots along parade routes.

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Online sportsbooks took in nearly $40.5 million during their first four days of operation in Louisiana, the best four-day debut for any market in the country according to PlayUSA.com. But Thursday, Donna Jackson, gaming auditor for the Louisiana State Police, reported that the six companies licensed to operate in the state reported collective losses of nearly $9 million dollars as they pushed incentives to attract bettors.

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