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…:

CUT 07(12)      “…blah blah blah”

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..:

CUT 05(12)      “…to build.”

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…:

CUT 02(34)      “…David Grubb.”