The Weekly Press

05/28/2026

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.

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.

05/27/2026

Residents across the Baton Rouge region are invited to a community town hall meeting focused on the impact of recent redistricting changes, voter registration, upcoming elections, and broader civic engagement efforts aimed at strengthening public participation in the democratic process.

The town hall is designed to help residents understand how redistricting may affect their voting districts, how to register or update voter information, and what to expect in upcoming local and statewide elections.

05/23/2026

“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...

05/23/2026

“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.”

“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...

05/21/2026

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.

The work includes roadway reconstruction, upgraded sidewalks, new traffic signals, and railroad crossing gates designed to reduce crashes and improve pedestrian safety.

05/19/2026

Black voters across Louisiana showed up in force during Saturday’s primary election, reshaping the political conversation and signaling growing resistance to policies many believe threaten Black political representation and community influence throughout the state.

The results exposed rising frustration over redistricting battles, voting rights concerns, and legislation affecting Black elected officials and majority-Black communities.

05/19/2026

Conversations at the Louisiana State University College of Engineering AI Showcase this week extended beyond demonstrations of emerging technology, centering instead on how artificial intelligence policy in Louisiana could influence economic development, workforce readiness, and long-term public systems.

Attendees and participants discussed AI-related legislation moving through the Louisiana Legislature, weighing its potential effects on innovation, regulation, and statewide competitiveness in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

05/18/2026

Organized recall petition events are being held across Baton Rouge as activists seek signatures targeting Louisiana elected officials, including Gov. Jeff Landry, amid growing political tensions in the state.

https://www.brweeklypress.com/recall-petition-events-circulate-across-baton-rouge-as-organizers-call-for-statewide-action/

05/18/2026

Louisiana voters again rejected a slate of constitutional amendments backed by Gov. Jeff Landry on Saturday, delivering a broad defeat to a package of proposals the governor and allied groups heavily promoted across the state.

Four of the five amendments on the ballot were supported by Landry and his political organization, Protect Louisiana Values, which invested roughly $1 million in efforts to secure passage.

05/18/2026

Organized recall petition events are being held across Baton Rouge as activists seek signatures targeting Louisiana elected officials, including Gov. Jeff Landry, amid growing political tensions in the state.

Under Louisiana law, recall efforts require substantial verified signatures from registered voters within a strict timeframe before any recall election can appear on a ballot.