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The Latest Breaking News from Louisiana

House speaker contender Steve Scalise reportedly called himself ‘David Duke without the baggage’

Republican, who some say could replace Kevin McCarthy, has had reported associations with ex-Ku Klux Klan grand wizard

The Guardian - US

Day 1 Rockets practice footage: Training camp opens in Louisiana

As #Rockets training camp opens in Lake Charles, Jabari Smith Jr. and Jalen Green each had standout moments in Tuesday’s scrimmage (with Green finishing an alley-oop from Fred VanVleet).

USA Today Sports Media Group

‘Clear retaliation’: Louisiana attorney general accused of conflict of interest in clemency petition cases

Jeff Landry, a death penalty supporter, pushed to remove an independent counsel as the pardon board was set to hear from inmates

The Guardian - US

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Updating the New Orleans Saints’ roster and practice squad for Week 4 vs. Bucs

There have been a lot of changes to the Saints depth chart this week. Here's the updated 53-man roster and 16-man practice squad going into Week 4's game with the Bucs:

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Louisiana citrus farmers are seeing a mass influx of salt water that could threaten seedlings

Citrus farmers in the southeast corner of Louisiana are scrambling to find ways to irrigate their crops with fresh water

The Independent UK

Appeals court blocks hearings on drawing a second majority-Black congressional district in Louisiana

A federal judge's plan to hold hearings next week to draw up congressional boundary lines that would give Louisiana a second majority-Black district has been blocked by an appeals court

The Independent UK

An appeals court has blocked the redrawing of Louisiana's congressional map

A federal appeals court blocked the redrawing of Louisiana's congressional map after a lower court found the redistricting plan likely violated the Voting Rights Act by diluting Black voters' power.

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Three officers placed on leave after Louisiana police abuse allegations

The FBI is investigating alleged civil rights violations at Baton Rouge’s unmarked ‘Brave Cave’ torture warehouse

The Guardian - US

She’s the only woman on death row in Louisiana. Will the state grant her mercy?

Antoinette Frank was convicted of a notorious triple murder. Documents reveal a devastating story of abuse at the hands of her father

The Guardian - US

Biden to send disaster assistance to Louisiana, as salt water threatens the state's drinking water

President Joe Biden has announced federal disaster assistance for Louisiana, which is working to slow a mass inflow of salt water creeping up the Mississippi River and threatening drinking water supplies in the southern part of the state

The Independent UK

Drew Brees to be enshrined at Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame

Legendary New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees to be enshrined at Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in the Class of 2024:

USA Today Sports Media Group

Louisiana's struggle with influx of salt water prompts a request for Biden to declare an emergency

Salt water flowing from the Gulf of Mexico into the drought-stricken Mississippi River is prompting Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards to ask President Joe Biden to declare a state of emergency

The Independent UK

Louisiana police sued for wrongly arresting Black man using AI face recognition programme

Randal Quran Reid, 29, was driving to his mother’s house when he was pulled over by a Georgia state trooper

The Independent UK

23% of all state legislative primaries are contested

There are 205 contested state legislative primaries in 2023, representing 23% of all possible primaries. Comparing 2023 to other times Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, and Virginia all held elections since 2011, the percentage of primaries that are contested this year is lower than in 2019 (25%) but higher than in…

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Largest number of open state legislative district elections since 2011

There are 138 open state legislative seats in 2023, meaning newcomers will win at least 24% of all seats. This is the most since Ballotpedia began gathering data in 2011.

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Ballotpedia releases 13th annual state legislative competitiveness report

Welcome to the Tuesday, September 24, Brew.

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EXPLAINER: What is saltwater intrusion and how is it affecting Louisiana's drinking water?

Salt water from the Gulf of Mexico is creeping up the drought-stricken Mississippi River and threatening drinking water supplies in some Louisiana communities

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A deep dive on voter registration

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Saltwater intrusion threatens New Orleans drinking water putting thousands at risk

The Mississippi River expected to hit record low water levels for second year in a row

Evening Standard

Fugitive laughs as FBI finally arrest him in Mexico after 32 years on the run

A fugitive who spent 32 years on the run laughed when finally caught by the FBI in southern Mexico.

Chicago Sun-Times

He was blinded by a bullet. It didn’t stop him from coaching peewee football

Losing his eyesight was one of a long list of losses for Coach Bell, a mentor for Chicago youth dealing with their own set of tragedies and triumphs.

The Independent UK

Louisiana folklorist and Mississippi blues musician among 2023 National Heritage Fellows

Louisiana folklorist Nick Spitzer and Mississippi blues musician R

USA Today Sports Media Group

New Orleans Saints 53-man roster and practice squad for Week 3 at Packers

WEKU

Michael Harriot's 'Black AF History' could hardly come at a better time

This engaging, well-researched, and frequently laugh-out-loud funny history places the Black experience at center stage with stories that should have already been part of our collective memory.

The Guardian - US

New Orleans declares emergency over saltwater intrusion in drinking water

Potential health risks of high salt concentrations for those who rely on Mississippi River lead mayor to sign declaration

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