A second special legislative session on redistricting has broken down, with lawmakers unable to agree on a congressional district map with two majority-Black voting districts. A federal judge had given lawmakers until the end of today to deliver her that map. Now that judge will decide a new map during a hearing next week. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says even though a third of the state’s population is Black, it’s a tall order to map out a second district that’s 52 to 56% majority Black…:

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Governor Edwards issued a statement calling the legislature’s failure “disappointing.”

The governor says he’ll sign into law a new “trigger bill” to ban most abortions in Louisiana, should the U.S. Supreme Court ever overturn “Roe versus Wade.” He says this bill has exceptions for medical reasons, but hoped lawmakers would show compassion to rape or incest victims…:

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Engineering students from Tulane University are among a select group competing for a chance to have their work sent into space. David Grubb has more…:

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Shreveport eatery “Eddie’s Restaurant” will be featured this week on Food Network’s “Restaurant Impossible.” Chef Robert Irvine brought in his crew to revamp, redecorate and revitalize the dining spot. You can catch the episode, titled “Legacy on the Line”, this Thursday at 7 PM.