The Louisiana House has joined the Senate in passing a Congressional district map that has one majority-minority district, despite claims it’s illegal. Jeff Palermo has the story…:

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The wife of a Greenwood police officer died early Friday morning in a house in Bossier City. Bossier firefighters say they arrived around 1:30 AM to find the home fully engulfed in flame. The house belongs to Greenwood cop Laun Harris Jr. His wife and the family pets all died in the fire. A 14-year-old grandson made it out alive. The fire is under investigation.

With the big game on Sunday and online sports wagering now available in approved parishes in Louisiana, Carmen Million with the Better Business Bureau of South-Central Louisiana wants to remind novice gamblers to investigate an online betting app before you place a bet. She says watch for pop-ups and make sure any website is secure. Million says if it sounds too good to be true…:

CUT 13(10)      “…get money.”

Former LSU and current Rams lineman Andrew Whitworth has been named the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year. Lifelong friend Rick Guillot serves as president of Whitworth’s Big Whit 77 Foundation. He says trying to make communities better is what Andrew is all about..:

CUT 10(11)      “…so proud of him.”

Plenty of people are making bets on Sunday’s Big Game, now that sports book is legal … but the Better Business Bureau in Baton Rouge says scammers are still seeking to take advantage and get your money. BBB spokesperson Carmen Million says the thing to watch out for are pop-ups on sites you may THINK are legit..:

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More fireworks between lawmakers today, as the state House votes approval of a U.S. Congressional district map that does not have two majority black voting districts. 2020 Census data shows the state has 33-percent black voters, so there’s call for a 2^nd black voting district, which New Orleans Rep. Royce Duplessis emphasizes…:

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Marksville Republican State Representative Daryl Deshotel just deposited $1 million of his own money into his campaign account; sending up smoke signals he might have his eye on a higher office. So far, the state Attorney General and the Lt. Governor have signaled they’d run – meaning their offices would be open. For his part, Deshotel is keeping his own counsel on future plans…:

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State Police issue a Level Two Endangered Missing Child Advisory. The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office says 14-year-old Destiny Pope was last seen in Holden, wearing a green John Deere T-shirt and black leggings. She’s considered to be in danger, due to her medical condition. If you know anything call Detective Aaron Bond with LPSO at 225-686-2241.

The Louisiana House has joined the Senate in passing a Congressional district map that has one majority-minority district, despite claims it’s illegal. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Former LSU Tiger Andrew Whitworth receives the NFL’s most prestigious honor, and one of his best friends says no one deserves it more. Here’s David Grubb.

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When Republican Representative Daryl Deshotel of Marksville deposited $1 million of his own into his campaign account it sent up a flare that the freshman lawmaker might have his eye on a higher office. When asked Deshotel says he’s thinking about it and with the Lieutenant Governor and possibly State Treasurer running for Governor, things are opening up.

Cut 3 (07) “…good candidate.”

As for which statewide office Deshotel is leaning towards, he says he’s keeping it open-ended for the time being.

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43-year-old Deshotel is in his second year as a lawmaker and was able to place one million in his campaign account due sale of his former companies Detel Wireless and Detel Computer Solutions. Deshotel says the state needs to invest in infrastructure beyond roads and bridges.

Cut 5 (11) “…to build.”

Deshotel says he hasn’t set a timeline on when he might make an announcement for higher office.

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The Louisiana House has approved a new map for the state’s six congressional districts. And just like the Senate, the House version has a single majority-Black district. New Orleans Representative Royce Duplessis believes there should be two majority-Black districts in order to comply with the Voting Rights Act. Duplessis had this exchange with Houma Representative Tanner Magee…

 Cut 6 (08) “…is legal.” 

Duplessis says the 2020 census numbers show the state’s black population increased by four percent and 33-percent of the state’s total population identifies as black. He says based on those numbers, two of the state’s six congressional districts should be black

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The House and Senate-approved Congressional maps are similar to the current Congressional district boundaries, except for slight shifts in political lines. They maintain two separate Congressional districts in north Louisiana. But Duplessis says the state has seen a growth in the black population since 2010 and a decrease in whites, so he told Magee there should be another Black majority district…

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It’s unclear if Governor Edwards will veto these House and Senate Congressional maps if they reach his desk.

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Former LSU and current Rams lineman Andrew Whitworth has been named the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year. Whitworth earned the honor for his tireless community service through his BigWhit 77 Foundation. Lifelong friend Rick Guillot serves as president of the Foundation and summed up watching his friend receive the league’s most prestigious honor in just one word…

Cut 9 (12) “…was perfect.”

Whitworth’s acceptance speech has drawn rave reviews for his humility and his call to action for the NFL and its players to keep doing more in their communities to make them better. Guillot says that’s the Andrew he’s always known…

Cut 10 (11)  “…so proud of him.” 

While Whitworth has made Cincinnati and Los Angeles his homes for the last 16 seasons, he’s never forgotten about his home state and his hometown of West Monroe. Whitworth has worked with local charities on everything from rent assistance to helping with the rebuild after Hurricane Ida. Guillot says helping children and families in Louisiana has always been a priority for the foundation.

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With the big game on Sunday and online sports wagering now available in approved parishes in Louisiana, Carmen Million with the Better Business Bureau of South-Central Louisiana wants to remind novice gamblers to investigate an online betting app before you place you enter your personal and/or financial information and to avoid pop-ups.

Cut 12 (08) “…an investigation.”  

Million says to make sure they have a secure website with HTTPS, the “s” stands for secure, and visit the Better Business Bureau to see if there are any issues with the company. Million says if it sounds too good to be true…

Cut 13 (10) “…get money.”

And if you do find yourself a victim report it to the Internet Crime Complaint Center, also known as IC3 and scam tracker at BBB.org. Million says think before you place a wager or give anyone your personal information or money because…

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The Louisiana House has approved a new map for the state’s six congressional districts. And just like the Senate, the House version has a single majority-Black district. In an exchange with Houma Representative Tanner Magee, New Orleans Representative Royce Duplessis says, because Louisiana has 32-percent black voters, the second black district should be created…:

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It’s unclear if the Governor will sign either the House or Senate-approved congressional maps.

Marksville state Representative Daryl Deshotel just pumped a million bucks of his own cash into his campaign account; fueling speculation he may run for a higher office. The 43-year-old sophomore lawmaker talks like a candidate; saying the state needs major investment on more than just road & bridges..:

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A Bossier City house fire claims the life of a woman and her pets. Firefighters were alerted just after 1:30 early this morning, and arrived to a home engulfed in flame. A teen boy managed to escape, but his grandmother and the family pets perished. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Former LSU Tiger Andrew Whitworth receives the NFL’s most prestigious honor, and one of his best friends says no one deserves it more. Here’s David Grubb…:

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Republican Representative Daryl Deshotel of Marksville deposited $1 million of his own into his campaign account it was a clue the freshman lawmaker might have his eye on a higher office. As for which statewide office Deshotel is leaning towards, he says he’s keeping it open-ended for the time being.

Cut 4 (09) “…going to be.”

The Louisiana House approves a new map for the state’s six congressional districts. And just like the Senate, the House version has a single majority-Black district. New Orleans Representative Royce Duplessis believes there should be two majority-Black districts in order to comply with the Voting Rights Act. Duplessis had this exchange with Houma Representative Tanner Magee…

 Cut 6 (09) “…is legal.” 

Former LSU and current Rams lineman Andrew Whitworth has been named the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year. Whitworth earned the honor for his tireless community service through his BigWhit 77 Foundation. Lifelong friend Rick Guillot (gee-oh) serves as president of the Foundation and summed up watching his friend receive the league’s most prestigious honor in just one word…

Cut 9 (13) “…was perfect.”

The Bayou State is experiencing a drought, but State Climatologist Barry Keim says the lack of rain hasn’t impacted the state’s ag industry but if things don’t change soon, it could be an issue when planting season begins.

Cut 15 (12)  “…little bit better.”

When Republican Representative Daryl Deshotel of Marksville deposited $1 million of his own into his campaign account it sent up a flare that the freshman lawmaker might have his eyes on a higher office. When asked Deshotel says he’s thinking about it and with the Lieutenant Governor and possibly State Treasurer running for Governor and things are opening up.

Cut 3 (07) “…good candidate.”

As for which statewide office, he says he’s keeping it open-end right now.

Among the bills filed for the March Legislative Session is House Bill 47 from Gonzales Republican Kathy Edmonston. It would require more open communication on immunization requirements between schools and parents. Current state law has provisions to opt-out of vaccines, but most aren’t aware

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The latest drought monitor report shows 83-percent of Louisiana is experiencing drought conditions, while the remaining 17-percent is extremely dry. State Climatologist Barry Keim says La Nina is responsible…

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There was a shake-up for Louisiana’s Top Ten Super Bowl food orders from Waitr this year. Wings fell to the number two spot and French Fries moved to the coveted first place. Waitr spokesperson Dean Turcol says the Louisiana list also has a unique menu item on the list, in 8^th place, it’s fried pickles.

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Waitr is offering $20 off any order of $50 or more by using the code BIGGAME20 at checkout this Sunday. You can see the entire top ten list at LouisianaRadioNetwork.com.

The Louisiana House has approved a new map for the state’s six congressional districts. And just like the Senate, the House version has a single majority-Black district, despite civil rights groups and Black lawmakers arguing a second majority-minority district is needed to comply with the federal Voting Rights Act.

A Gonzales Representative files two bills addressing vaccination policies for school children…
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Since December, temperatures have dropped in Louisiana but the rain hasn’t. Eighty-three percent of the state is experiencing a drought with the remaining 17 percent listed as “extremely dry.” Fifty-six percent of Louisiana is in extreme drought or worse says state climatologist Barry Keim.
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Rain is in the forecast for tomorrow as another cold front hits the state

It will be lights, camera, hunt next week in Baton Rouge as Disney Plus begins filming the TV series, National Treasure. Executive director of The Baton Rouge Film Commission Katie Pryor says the series will be in the same spirit of the movie franchise but set in the capital city.
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Emerging actress Lisette Alexis plays the lead character.

Among the bills filed for the March Legislative Session is one that prohibits vaccines on school campuses. Gonzales Republican Representative Kathy Edmonston says a Jefferson Parish family is suing their school after giving a student a COVID shot without parental approval.

Cut 8 (10)  “….want to see that happen.”

Edmonston feels doctors’ offices and clinics are the places to give out shots; not schools.

The Bayou State is experiencing a drought, but State Climatologist Barry Keim says the lack of rain hasn’t impacted the state’s ag industry but if things don’t change soon, it could be an issue when planting season begins.

Cut 15 (12)  “…little bit better.”

Keim says the northern third of the state is the hardest hit.

Waitr releases the top 10 food orders in Louisiana for the Super Bowl. Spokesperson Dena Turcol says French Fries took the top sport this year and Wings fell to number two. Followed by Mozzarella Sticks, Cheeseburgers, and Donut Holes. He says finger foods usually make the list for the four-hour event.

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Rounding out the top ten are spinach and artichoke dip, onion rings, fried pickles, chicken nuggets, and nachos.

Filming begins next week for the Disney Plus series of National Treasurer in Baton Rouge. Executive director of Film Baton Rouge Katie Pryor says National Treasure will have an immediate impact on the state’s economy and is spending $17 million on Louisiana payroll alone.

Cut 12 (12) “…it’s fast.”

Catherine Zeta-Jones will star in the series.