State lawmakers are back in their districts today after a historic day at the State Capitol yesterday. The Republican-led legislature overrode Governor John Bel Edwards’ veto of the Congressional map approved by legislators in the redistricting session. Edwards believes two of the state’s six congressional districts should be majority Black since nearly a third of the state’s voting population is African-American…
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But Chairwoman of Senate Governmental Affairs, Slidell Republican Sharon Hewitt says the map approved by the Legislature complies with the law…
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The NAACP filed a lawsuit yesterday claiming the map dilutes Black voting strength.

If you are 50 and older or immunocompromised you are eligible for a second COVID vaccine booster shot. State health officer Doctor Joe Kanter welcomes the news. He says we do not know what the future holds and they continue to monitor circulating variants…
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Kanter says it’s best for those who are eligible for a second booster shot, to get one sooner than later

The state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says a fungus that can kill bats has been detected in Louisiana. Hibernating bats are susceptible to white-nose syndrome which was found in Natchitoches Parish. Many people may not like bats, but LDWF biologist Nikki Anderson says they help control the insect population…
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