The voting rights bill being pushed by D.C. democrats and the Biden administration fails today in the U.S. Senate. Democrats feel it’s needed to preserve democracy, but Republicans, like Senator Bill Cassidy, says it’s more about federalizing elections to the Dems advantage…:

CUT 09  (09)        “…Delaware.”

Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus head Ted James, of Baton Rouge, says the bill addresses last-minute closure of polling sites, voter intimidation and it would have expanded early voting and mail-in voting…:

CUT 12(12)      “…to the polls.”

Two Democrat senators voted against the bill, as well as all Senate Republicans.

How cold will it get? Questions we’re all asking with a big cold front moves across Louisiana. At times like these, the state Fire Marshal’s office reminds us of the importance of using space heaters safely. Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue…:

CUT 13  (10)        “…blankets, bedding & curtains”

Watch out for wintery precipitation, like freezing rain.

After three years of work, and at a cost of $150 million, the new terminal at Lafayette Regional Airport officially opened to the public today. Executive Director Steven Picou proudly says it was finished within three years; one time and on budget..:

CUT 04(07)      “…that’s amazing.”

Area residents have been paying an extra penny local sales tax to fund the project.