With just hours left to qualify, Republican Blake Miguez ended the speculation Friday, entering the race for the Baton Rouge-area Sixth Congressional District. Miguez represents New Iberia in the state Senate, but that area is not in the Sixth District…
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Miguez’s toughest challenger is expected to be Baton Rouge Senator Rick Edmonds, who is already criticizing Miguez for running in a district where he doesn’t live.

Ten candidates qualified in the Sixth District, while nine are running in the Fifth. Four are state lawmakers — Republicans Stewart Cathey, Gabe Firment and Michael Echols, and Monroe Democrat Pat Moore. Board of Regents Chairwoman Misti Cordell is also running as a Republican.

A state lawmaker is proposing a ban on AI-powered Flock security cameras in Louisiana. Kace Kieschnick has more…
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And many Saints fans will be watching this afternoon as Drew Brees is inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Former Saints coach Sean Payton will present Brees, who is expected to deliver his speech at around one P-M.