The state Senate has approved a Congressional district map that has a single majority-Black district. Black lawmakers believe the state should have two in order to comply with the Voting Rights Act. Republican Senator Sharon Hewitt received tough questioning from New Orleans Senator Karen Carter Peterson…
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Hewitt’s proposal needs House approval and the House is expected to pass its own version that will be similar to Hewitt’s.

Dennis Allen is the Saints new head coach. The former defensive coordinator promises his teams will be tough, smart, and highly competitive…
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Allen admits the biggest decision he’ll make is….who will be the starting quarterback next season.

He’s a Lafayette native, a political science major at LSU, and advanced to the semifinals of Jeopardy’s National College Champions for 2022. Who is Seven Privat. (Pre-vot). Privat was a guest on Talk 107.3 in Baton Rouge this morning, and says the Jeopardy experience is exciting.
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Privat beat contestants from Rice and Princeton.

A record 31 million Americans are expected to place a bet on Sunday’s Super Bowl according to the American Gaming Association. Senior Director of Research, David Forman says after an exciting postseason more folks than ever plan to wager thanks in part to legalized sports betting.
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That’s an increase of more than $3-billion from last year.