Lawmakers in Senate Governmental Affairs debated only one map for five hours Thursday and opted to hold the vote over for another day. A June 20^th court-imposed deadline remains in effect despite a request for an extension.

In discussions over Baton Rouge Senator Cleo Fields’ map, Slidell Senator, and committee chair Sharon Hewitt, criticized his map with two Black-majority districts because it would spilt a community in her own district.

Cut 3 (15) “…your plan.”

Hewitt’s map was never bought up for discussion Thursday.

Jared Evans, with the Legal Defense Fund, endorsed Fields’ Congressional map.

Cut 4  (10) “…called for”

House Governmental Affairs has four maps to consider in committee Friday morning at 9.

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest, and conviction of those responsible for the homicide of 17-year-old Shamia Little. Little who died 11 months ago from a single gunshot wound. Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith….

Cut 12 (10) “…please help us.”  

A watchdog group calls for review of a Tangipahoa Parish case where a rape victim was ordered to pay child support to her alleged attacker. Metropolitan Crime Commission director Rafael Goyeneche says John Barnes could be guilty of rape, but – if he is the confirmed father of a child he should be investigated at least for Canal Knowledge of a Juvenile; not rewarded with child support…:

Cut 15 (13) “…should take place.”