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.