Through the first two days of early voting, almost 176-thousand voters have cast ballots; and of those, almost 56-thousand of them are Black. That Black turnout amounts to almost 32-percent of the total turnout thus far; and John Couvillon of JMC Analytics and Polling says while that lines up with the Black population of Louisiana as a whole, that represents a considerably higher Black turnout compared to other recent high-profile non-Presidential elections.

Cut 6 (11) “…half percent Black.”

A poll from the First Five Years Fund shows that more than a quarter of Louisianans say they’re delaying starting a family due to the high costs of child care. The group’s executive director, Sarah Ritting, says this is an issue that crosses ideological lines.

Cut 4 (07) “…needs to address.”

Real Reform Louisiana says a recent report shows that home and auto insurers raked in massive profits in 2025. Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Since LSU football fans apparently can’t behave themselves, they can now expect enhanced security patrols on game days. This comes after several fights broke out at gathering places last Saturday afternoon following LSU’s shutout win over Mississippi State.