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The Arc of the Voting Rights Act
THe morning after Louisiana’s House primaries were scheduled to take place, worshipers at Mount Zion First Baptist Church in Baton Rouge were on their feet, swaying to the gospel music that vibrated through the wooden pews. Just days earlier, the vote had been abruptly postponed as Republicans scrambled to redraw congressional boundaries in a way that would erase one of the state’s two majority-Black congressional districts and dilute the political influence that many in the congregation had...
Ed Orgeron-Lane Kiffin pairing already paying dividends for LSU Tigers during pivotal recruiting weekend
I tried to warn you guys, I really did. About a week and a half ago, when LSU added former head coach Ed Orgeron to new coach Lane Kiffin's staff, I mentioned that the Bayou Bengals addressed the one weakness that plagued their former regime and that the addition of Coach O would pay dividends down the road on the recruiting trail. I fully believed that to be true, but even I couldn't have anticipated how quickly Orgeron would hit the ground running in Baton Rouge.
Ranking college football's top 100 newcomers for t...
If the upcoming 2026 college football season is anything like its predecessor, transfer quarterbacks and top freshmen will be crucial for many College Football Playoff runs. And by now, with less than 100 days until the start of the season, we can assess rosters and what players did during spring practice with their new teams. While we have analyzed the top newcomer for each Power 4 team, these rankings are regardless of teams.
Five-star edge rusher posts on social media how much he loves LSU, flips to Miami mere hours later
If I had to sum up the experience of college football recruiting in just one sentence, it would be "not for the faint of heart. "The hopes and dreams of you and your favorite team rest on the whims of a 17-year-old kid who has been told by everyone his entire life how great he is. That doesn't stop once college programs start calling, and when you throw in six- and seven-figure NIL deals, it can make things even more complicated.
Raising Cane's owner admits there's one side dish he won't eat, and it's still on the menu
Raising Cane's owner and founder Todd Graves recently admitted he doesn't like the coleslaw served at his own chicken-finger chain. Graves made the revelation in an Instagram interview in which content creator Joe Bonham asked him his Cane's order. Combo, no slaw, extra toast and extra sauce," the CEO replied.
Louisiana passes new congressional map, dismantling one majority-Black district
The Louisiana state legislature has passed a new congressional map, which dismantles one of the state's majority-Black districts. The map was approved by the state Senate and House of Representatives, and is expected to be signed into law by Governor John Bel Edwards. The new map will have a significant impact on the state's political landscape, particularly in the upcoming elections.
Daycare operator arrested after 3-year-old was left unconscious in pool for 20 minutes, died
An woman who ran a Louisiana daycare out of her home has been charged with negligent homicide after a 3-year-old boy drowned in a backyard pool, remaining unconscious in the water for about 20 minutes before she pulled him out, authorities said. The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office (APSO) arrested Joann Johnson, 37, of Prairieville, Louisiana, for the drowning death of the boy she was babysitting after surveillance video showed the drowning boy struggled in the water and was left...
Louisiana Approves Map Eliminating a Majority-Black District
The Louisiana House of Representatives has approved a map that eliminates a majority-Black congressional district, in response to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling. The move has been criticized by civil rights groups, who argue that it will dilute the voting power of Black residents in the state. The new map will be used for the 2024 elections.
Outdoor balloon releases will be illegal in this state starting in August
Outdoor balloon releases will be illegal in this state starting in August Wildlife activists say the new law will help prevent animals from accidentally ingesting balloons after they eventually fall - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments A new law will make outdoor balloon releases illegal in Louisiana, drawing some criticism from community members who say the practice helps people mourn the loss of loved ones. The Louisiana state legislature passed a bill last week that would ban the...
Where the redistricting fight stands heading into the midterms
It’s been a long six weeks for Democrats in the redistricting wars. By the end of April, the party had drawn enough Democratic-leaning seats to turn the back-and-forth over new congressional maps for the midterms that President Donald Trump had started a year earlier into roughly a wash. Then the courts acted: The U.S. Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act, opening the door to Republican-led states in the South to eliminating majority-Black districts held by Democrats.