Hundreds of thousands cast their ballots in early voting in Louisiana, and hundreds of thousands more are expected to do so today. Secretary of State Nancy Landry says they’re expecting a huge overall voter turnout.
Will there be another change to the 6th Congressional District? The Supreme Court has agreed to hear two consolidated cases to determine whether race was the determining factor in the drawing of the district in violation of the 14th Amendment. Professor Dane Ciolino at the Loyola University-New Orleans College of Law says depending on how the court rules, the lines could be redrawn by the next congressional election in 2026.
The current lines will likely result in a Democratic pickup today that could alter the balance of power in the House.
A man considered to be football royalty in Ruston has died. Colleen Crain reports.
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Tropical Storm Rafael is expected to intensify into a hurricane as it moves through the western Caribbean. Rafael will likely become a Category 1 hurricane before hitting western Cuba. As it approaches the Gulf of Mexico, Rafael’s path remains uncertain. Despite that, Louisiana is expected to experience some rain starting later this week with a moderate risk of flash flooding in some areas.