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 (09) “…is legal.”
No maps have made it through the legislative process and the redistricting session must end a week from tomorrow.

Marksville Republican Daryl Deshotel has put a million dollars of his own money in his campaign fund as he looks at running for a statewide office in 2023. The 43-year-old is in the state House of Representatives and has worked to bring high-speed internet to rural areas…
cut 5 (11) “….to build”

Former West Monroe star and LSU Tiger Andrew Whitworth is this year’s Walter Payton Man of the Year. The annual award goes to the NFL player who succeeds on the field, while also dedicating their time to community service. Whitworth has his Big Whit 77 Foundation and lifelong friend Rick Guillot serves as President. Guillot says helping children and families in Louisiana has always been a priority…
cut 11 (14) “…a long time”
The 40-year-old Whitworth will start at left tackle in tomorrow’s Super Bowl game against the Bengals. The game is being played in Los Angeles and Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow is not hanging out in Hollywood..
cut 28 (14) “…winning the game’
Kick-off is at 5:30.