The state Democratic party has endorsed Shaw Wilson for gone. Brooke Thorington has more.
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The U.S. Supreme Court boots a challenge of Louisiana’s 2022 Congressional district map back to a federal judge or state lawmakers to decide. Kevin Gallagher reports the issue is over the desire for a second majority-black voting district…:
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Culinary chefs from across the state heat it up with their best seafood dish at the 16th annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off today. Teiko Foxx has more.
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The state Democratic Party officially endorses former DOTD secretary Shawn Wilson as their candidate in the 2023 governor’s race. UL-Monroe political science professor Pearson Cross says it’s interesting because it’s usually the Republican Party that issues endorsements in an effort to unite party members to support one candidate.
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The Republican party made their endorsement of Jeff Landry very early in the governor’s race before any other Republicans even announced their candidacy. Cross says the business of endorsements is an odd one.
Cut 5 (09) “…Shawn Wilson.”
Cross says while an endorsement can be beneficial for fundraising, in the grand scheme of things the general public isn’t easily impressed or swayed by endorsements…
Cut 6 (11) “…difference.”
The official endorsement of Wilson puts to rest rumors that state party chairwoman Katie Bernhardt will run for the state’s highest office. And former US Senate candidate Gary Chambers also endorses Wilson.
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The U.S. Supreme Court has kicked a case challenging Louisiana’s 2022 Congressional district map back to Louisiana, meaning it will either be decided by a federal judge in Baton Rouge or by the state legislature. Plaintiffs sued because the map does not have 2 black majority congressional voting districts, which would reflect the state’s 32-percent black population. District 2 Congressman Troy Carter says this sends the message that Louisiana needs to “get it right”…:
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The Supreme Court’s release of a hold on the case means it now returns to Louisiana, where it can either be decided in a state courtroom, or by a new district map drawn by state lawmakers. Congressman Carter says, if the state has a 32-percent black population, then two of its six congressional districts should reflect majority black voter strength…:
Cut 8 (10) “…meets muster constitutionally.’”
A second majority-minority district would likely start in north Louisiana, taking in heavily black parishes along the Mississippi River and stretching into areas north of Baton Rouge and adjacent to parts of Carter’s District 2. Carter says as the state’s population shifts and changes, voter representation needs to change with it…:
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Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board are set to select/crown the next king or queen at the 16th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off later today. Nungesser says the culinary competition will feature a dozen chefs from across the state.
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After being held in Lafayette for the past five years, this year’s competition is moving to Lake Charles to help the city recover from the hurricanes. The chefs draw their cooking order the night before. Nungesser says the culinary creators have an hour to do their best.
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Nungesser says the winner will have the opportunity to represent the state at a variety of events.
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The winner will participate in the Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans.
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LSU is a national champion for a 7th time in baseball as the Fighting Tigers roared back after losing by 20 runs on Sunday to beat Florida 18-4 on Monday to win the College World Series. LSU designated hitter Cade Beloso believes another dynasty is about to happen, because of Coach Jay Johnson…
Cut 13 (14) “…promise that”
This 2023 team was filled with great players and led by Paul Skenes who was named the Most Outstanding Player of the College World Series and center fielder Dylan Crews. The Golden Spikes Award winner had four hits in his final game as a Tiger…
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Jay Johnson wins a national championship in his second season as head coach. Johnson credits the players for doing the hard work….
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On Monday night, LSU fell behind by two runs in the first inning but exploded for six runs in the second inning. Jordan Thompson, who had just one hit in the College World Series coming into the final game, got the scoring started with an RBI single. Thompson heard the love from the fans who were in his corner when he came up to the plate…
Cut 16 (16) “…ready to go”