Analysts credit a huge turnout of African-American voters for helping Governor John Bel Edwards win re-lection. The Power Coalition knocked on thousands of doors and sent text messages to black voters urging them to vote. Executive Director Ashley Shelton says President Trump’s three visits to Louisiana during the campaign also energized minority voters…
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Shelton was a guest this morning on Talk Louisiana.

Shreveport Representative Alan Seabaugh appeared on 7-10 KEEL’s morning show and says with the Republicans holding a supermajority in the Senate and a near supermajority in the House, the next four years could be contentious if Edwards keeps pushing left-leaning policies….
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Seabaugh is seeking to be the next House Speaker.

The state Department of Transportation announces work will begin in January on improving the 1-20 bridge over the Mississippi River. The two-mile bridge connects Madison Parish to Warren County, Mississippi and it was built in 1973. DOTD spokesperson Erin Buchanan says crews will make several significant repairs.
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During construction, single-lane closures will be required, but no lane closures are expected in both directions at the same time.

The Saints intercepted four passes yesterday on their way to a 34-17 win over Tampa Bay. P-J Williams, filling in for the injured Marshon Lattimore also had to defend one of the best receivers Mike Evans. Williams had one of those interceptions. Coach Sean Payton…
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New Orleans is 8-and-2 and will host 5-and-5 Carolina on Sunday.