Louisiana
Louisiana adds second minority-majority district
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) – It took only four days but the special session on redistricting is over, and the bill authored by Central Louisiana Senator Glen Womack, has been passed by both sides of the legislature.
The bill officially makes District 6, held by Republican congressman Garret Graves the new Black-majority district. District 6 will now run diagonally across the state, starting in Caddo Parish, and ending in the middle of East Baton Rouge. Ashley Shelton is the executive director of the Louisiana Power Coalition and was also a plaintiff in the case.
“This opportunity comes from the reality that after census, a third of the state is African American,” said Shelton. “That growth in population certainly affords us two minority seats versus the one that we currently held.”
It would effectively split Rapides Parish into two districts, removing not just Rapides, but Avoyelles, Natchitoches and Grant Parishes all from District 5.
Shelton adds that despite the imperfections; make no mistake, this is a win.
“And so even though we do have several parts of Rapides that are split, at least we were able to work them down to the version of the map that only split it two ways, versus having a three way split.”
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When it comes to retiring, the best places to do so often are affordable, have a high quality of life and access to quality healthcare.
If you’re looking for a place to retire, Niche has identified the best places for retirees in Louisiana.
In its list, Niche has taken into account factors like weather, crime rates, housing costs and access to amenities.
The 5 best places to retire in Louisiana according to Niche
These are the top five best places to retire in Louisiana, according to Niche.
1. Oak Hills Place
Oak Hills Place is a suburb of Baton Rouge and is the overall best place to retire in Louisiana. This suburb, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, has a population of 9,038 and offers residents an urban suburban mix feel. The area is highly rated for families, diversity, as well as health and fitness. Here, the median home value is $437,900 and the median rent is $1,422, according to Niche.
2. Westminster
Westminster is another suburb of Baton Rouge and is the second-best place to retire in Louisiana. Located in East Baton Rouge Parish, this suburb has a population of 2,559 and offers residents an urban suburban mix feel. This area is highly rated for nightlife, diversity, families, health and fitness, as well as commute. The median home value here is $266,100 and the median rent is $1,482, says Niche.
3. River Ridge
River Ridge is a suburb of New Orleans, located in Jefferson Parish, and is the third-best place to retire in Louisiana. This suburb has a population of 13,312 and offers residents a dense suburban feel. The area is highly rated for public schools, family, nightlife and diversity. The median home value is $357,400 and the median rent is $1,127, according to Niche.
4. Westlake
Westlake is a town in Calcasieu Parish that is among the best places to retire in Louisiana. With a population of 4,743, this town offers residents a rural feel. The town is highly rated for public schools, housing, families, jobs, cost of living, nightlife and weather. Here, the median home value is $166,100 and the median rent is $1,049, says Niche.
5. Prien
Prien is another town in Calcasieu Parish that is among the best places to retire in Louisiana. This town has a population of 7,119 and offers residents a suburban rural mix feel. The town is highly rated for public schools, housing, families, nightlife and weather. The median home value here is $278,000 and the median rent is $1,292, according to Niche.
Presley Bo Tyler is the Louisiana Deep South Connect Team reporter for USA Today Network. Find her on X @PresleyTyler02 and email at PTyler@Gannett.com
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