The Weekly Press

Louisiana’s ongoing congressional redistricting battle escalated Wednesday as U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins sharply criticized a newly proposed congressional map that would significantly reshape the district he currently represents.

Higgins Denounces Proposed Louisiana Congressional Map as Redistricting Battle Deepens The proposed map, tied to Senate Bill 121, would alter the boundaries of Louisiana’s 3rd Congressional District by dividing several parishes among multiple districts.

“This is bigger than politics,” state Rep. C. Denise Marcelle said during the tense hearing. “When you reduce representation for Black communities in a state where African Americans make up nearly one-third of the population, people have a right to ask whether fairness is truly part of the process.”

Louisiana Redistricting Fight Exposes Raw Power Struggle Over Black Political Representation “This is bigger than politics,” state Rep. C. Denise Marcelle said during the tense hearing. “When you reduce representation for Black communities in a state where African Americans make up nearly one-third of the population, people have a right to ask whether fairness is truly part of the pro...

State and local officials gathered this week to break ground on an $8 million improvement project along Scenic Highway between Harding Boulevard and Swan Avenue.

$8 Million Scotlandville Corridor Project Signals Long-Awaited Investment in Safety, Growth The work includes roadway reconstruction, upgraded sidewalks, new traffic signals, and railroad crossing gates designed to reduce crashes and improve pedestrian safety.