With no Supreme Court decision on the constitutionality of Louisiana’s two majority-Black congressional districts, the current congressional map is intact for this election cycle. That includes the majority-Black sixth district, where Democratic incumbent Cleo Fields has drawn four Republican challengers, all of whom are also Black. Peter Williams of Lettsworth says when he ran previously as a Democrat, conservatives would tune him out because of the “D” next to his name – but not anymore.
Larry Davis of Livingston says he will represent all the people of the Sixth District, which runs diagonally from Shreveport to Baton Rouge and includes Natchitoches, Alexandria and Opelousas.
Cut 5 (11) “…that’s unacceptable”
Much like the sex offender registry, one state representative is now looking to create one for those who harm animals. Chalmette Republican Mike Bayham says it’s his way of protecting the pet population.
Cut 10 (08) “…by sadistic individuals.”
Bayham says the main purpose is to give those who are selling pets or animals a way to vet those who are looking to buy them. Registration would only be required for those convicted of certain crimes against animals.
If you think your fellow Louisianan is a bad driver, statistics show you may be right. Using data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the group Consumer Affairs ranks Louisiana as one of the worst states in the nation for fatal crashes. Spokeswoman Dayna Edens: