Louisiana’s new congressional map creating a second majority-black district has been thrown out. And The Secretary of State’s Office has stated they needed a map in place by May 15^th for the fall election. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says there are several complications and multiple twists and turns in the map saga.

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14 people that were part of a large Pro-Palestine protester encampment on Tulane’s campus were arrested as over 100 police officers moved in to break up the protest. The group set up an encampment on Monday after a march in support of Palenstine. NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick…

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In a historic move, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency is looking to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. Peter Robins-Brown with Louisiana Progress says with close to 40 states having medical marijuana and two dozen with legalized recreational use….

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New Orleans will be home to the Gulf Coast’s only HBCU Medical School. Founding Dean Dr. Leo Seoane (Swan ee) a first-generation Cuban American says Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine will transform generations of young black and brown lives…

Cut 9 (11)  “…for it.”

The medical school will operate from Benson Tower on Poydras and when it opens will be the 5^th HBCU School of Medicine.

The fate of Louisiana’s congressional map is up in the air again after a two-to-one ruling throws out the map lawmakers approved in January with a second majority-black district. State Attorney General Liz Murrill says the state will appeal the ruling but with a Secretary of State deadline of May 15^th for the map, political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the clock is ticking…

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Qualifying for the fall elections is mid-July.

House Criminal Justice advances a bill to better define gun-free zones for parade routes. It clarifies guns are not permitted within 100 feet of the center line of the route. President of the Louisiana Shooting Association Dan Zelenka…

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The bill heads to the house.

Big vote today on the House floor as the bill that calls for a constitutional convention is up for debate this afternoon. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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14 people, eight women and six men, have been arrested after pro-Palestine protests on Tulane’s campus refused to leave. The university says most of the protesters are not affiliated with the school. Two of the arrestees were Tulane students and two others Loyola. Police say they warned protesters before more than 100 law enforcement officers removed them from campus.

We could be one step closer to knowing whether state lawmakers will convene a constitutional convention later this month. The Landry Administration says reorganization is needed so state lawmakers can avoid making deep cuts to health care and education when there are budget deficits. But Alfreda Tillman Bester, with the group ten-thousand women, says the public remains in the dark regarding what exact changes would be proposed.

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Legislation to better define gun-free zone laws regarding parade routes has advanced out of House Criminal Justice. In the latest discussions, New Orleans Representative Alonzo Knox reminded those opposed to the measure that law enforcement supports laws for a gun-free parade zone.

Cut 6 (14) “…my area.”

The bill passed on an eight to five vote and heads to the Full House.

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Xavier University and Ochsner Health are teaming to bring the first HBCU Medical College to the Gulf Coast. Colleen Crain has the story.

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A Shreveport man found guilty of domestic violence crimes earlier this month has been ordered to serve almost 15 years in prison. 47 year old Darnell Caldwell was sentenced yesterday to 13 years for domestic abuse battery with a dangerous weapon and causing serious bodily injury. Ad hoc District Judge John Robinson also ordered Caldwell to serve 18 months on each of two instances of domestic abuse batter with child endangerment

The fate of Louisiana’s congressional map is up in the air again after a two-to-one ruling throws out the map lawmakers approved in January with a second majority-black district. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat describes the ruling as stunning and incredible…

Cut 13 (08)  “…this fall.”

The Louisiana House is set to vote today on a bill that calls for a constitutional convention to begin on May 20th. Louisiana’s constitution was created in 1974 and over the last 50 years it’s been amended 216 times. Revenue Secretary Richard Nelson says it’ time to move some sections of the constitution into state law, and that’s where the focus of the convention would be.

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A bill to define the parameters of a parade route for gun-free zones advances from House Governmental Affairs. Brooke Thorington has more.

A bill to define the parameters of a parade route for gun-free zones advances from House Governmental Affairs. Brooke Thorington has more.

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The Louisiana Department of Health is reminding the public about its mercury advisories. As you may know mercury is a naturally occurring substance, but experts say larger species of fish tend to accumulate more mercury in their bodies, which is why they’re warning people, specifically pregnant women, to be mindful of their fish consumption. Right now there are fish consumption advisories for 51 waterways in Louisiana.

New Orleans is set to become home to the Gulf Coast’s only HBCU Medical School. It could be three years before accreditations, hiring, and renovations are complete and Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine is ready to begin training physicians. Founding Dean Leo Seoane (Swan ee) says there’s an urgent need because the doctor shortage is growing…

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House Criminal Justice has advanced a bill that would better define gun-free zone laws as they relate to parade routes. The legislation clarifies that guns are not permitted within 100 feed of the center line of a parsed route and doesn’t apply to law enforcement or those with a permit, President of the Louisiana Shooting Association Dan Zalenka is against the measure.

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Big vote today on the House floor as the bill that calls for a constitutional convention is up for debate this afternoon. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 3 (31) “…I’m Jeff Palermo” 

A Shreveport man found guilty of domestic violence crimes earlier this month has been ordered to serve almost 15 years in prison. 47 year old Darnell Caldwell was sentenced yesterday to 13 years for domestic abuse battery with a dangerous weapon and causing serious bodily injury. Ad hoc District Judge John Robinson also ordered Caldwell to serve 18 months on each of two instances of domestic abuse batter with child endangerment

The Louisiana House is set to vote today on a bill that calls for a constitutional convention to begin on May 20th. The Landry Administration says reorganization is needed so state lawmakers can avoid making deep cuts to health care and education when there are budget deficits. Revenue Secretary Richard Nelson supports the effort…

Cut 10 (10) “…on the ballot.”

Legislation to better define gun-free zone laws pertaining to parade routes advances from House Criminal Justice. New Orleans Representative Mandie Landry’s bill clarifies that guns are not permitted within 100 feet of the center line of a parade route and it does not apply to law enforcement or…

Cut 4 (12) “…to them.”

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New Orleans will be home to the Gulf Coast’s only HBCU Medical School. Founding Dean Dr. Leo Seoane (Swan ee) says Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine will transform generations of young black and brown lives…

Cut 7 (09) “…nationwide.”

The fate of Louisiana’s congressional map is up in the air again after a two-to-one ruling throws out the map lawmakers approved in January with a second majority-black district. The ruling was handed down after a federal lawsuit was filed on behalf of some Republicans on the grounds the January map was racial gerrymandering.  The Secretary of State’s Office has said it needs a map in place by May 15^th for the fall election. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat…

Cut 14 (14)  “…this controversary.”

Legislation to better define gun-free zone laws when it pertains to parade routes advances from House Criminal Justice. New Orleans Democrat Representative Mandie Landry’s bill clarifies that guns are not permitted within 100 feet of the center line of a parade route, and it does not apply to law enforcement or…

Cut 4 (13) “…to them.”

President of the Louisiana Shooting Association, Dan Zelenka, spoke in opposition…

Cut 5 (06) “…themselves.” 

New Orleans Representative Alonzo Knox reminded gun advocates who spoke in opposition that local law enforcement supports laws for a gun-free parade zone. The bill passed on an eight to five vote and heads to the Full House.

The Louisiana House is set to vote Wednesday on a bill that calls for a constitutional convention to begin on May 20th. The Landry Administration says reorganization is needed so state lawmakers can avoid making deep cuts to health care and education when there are budget deficits. Revenue Secretary Richard Nelson supports the effort…

Cut 10 (10) “…on the ballot”

Alfreda Tillman Bester, with the group ten-thousand women, opposes the convention and says the public remains in the dark regarding exact proposed changes to the constitution…

Cut 12 (14) “…rewritten.” 

House Bill 800 will need 70 votes in the 105-member House to advance to the Senate.

The Pelicans season ended last night with a 97 to 89 loss to Oklahoma City as the Thunder completed the four-game sweep. New Orleans won 49 games this season. It goes down as one of the most successful regular seasons in New Orleans Pelicans history, but the team failed to win a playoff game.

At his season ending press conference, executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin said changes are coming as the roster must improve in order to compete in a difficult Western Conference…
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The Pelicans could be in a position to trade Brandon Ingram, who has one more year left on his contract.

Opelousas High School has its football championship title back. Back in February, the LHSAA stripped Opelousas of the title because of an ineligible player, but an agreement has been reached with the LHSAA that returns the state title to the St. Landry Parish High School. Coach Jimmy Zachery will remain on probation for one year but will be allowed to coach the team. He says his main concern was making sure the team retained what they rightfully deserved,,,
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The division two non-select state championship was the first in the school’s history.

LSU gymnastics just won its first national championship and it’s top gymnast Haleigh Bryant is returning for a fifth year. Bryant also won the NCAA all-around championship and she is the all-time perfect ten leader in LSU history with 18.

ON the baseball diamond tonight, LSU hosts Grambling, Louisiana Tech is at ULM, Southeastern Louisiana is at Tulane and Nicholls hosts Southern.