![Jay Whatley](http://townsquare.media/site/182/files/2017/12/Screenshot_771.png?w=300&q=75)
Jay Whatley
![Jay Whatley](http://townsquare.media/site/182/files/2017/12/Screenshot_771.png?w=300&q=75)
![Louisiana Senate Candidate Smokes Blunt in Campaign Ad [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/182/files/2022/01/attachment-Screen-Shot-2022-01-19-at-10.57.49-PM.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Senate Candidate Smokes Blunt in Campaign Ad [VIDEO]
As soon as I saw the campaign ad, and the initial response, only one iconic movie line came to mind. "It's a bold strategy Cotton. Let's see if it pays off for him."
![Percentage of Louisiana Smokers Drops to All-Time Low](http://townsquare.media/site/180/files/2019/07/GettyImages-74964967.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Percentage of Louisiana Smokers Drops to All-Time Low
In a world where negativity rules the news cycle, it's nice to share some news that's worth celebrating.
![Louisiana Gets $1 Billion to Fix Bridges, Jimmie Davis Included](http://townsquare.media/site/155/files/2020/07/Jimmie-Davis-Bridge.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Gets $1 Billion to Fix Bridges, Jimmie Davis Included
Jimmie Davis made the list.
![How Many Pillows Does Average Shreveporter Have in Bed?](http://townsquare.media/site/182/files/2021/06/attachment-Chuck-Horne-Re_Max-Executive-Realty-Via-Realtor-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
How Many Pillows Does Average Shreveporter Have in Bed?
Often in my life, people have asked, "Is that the hill you want to die on?" Finally, I can answer YES to that question.
![Louisiana Last in the Nation For At-Risk Youth](http://townsquare.media/site/182/files/2021/07/attachment-rs5906_147561636.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Last in the Nation For At-Risk Youth
Sure, we can do a lot of things better in Louisiana, but this might take the cake.
![Housing Market Still Booming in Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/241/files/2021/08/attachment-These_20_Cities_have_the_Hottest_Home_Markets_in_2021_-_Insurify.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Housing Market Still Booming in Louisiana
While seemingly every industry in the world is struggling, the housing market continues to stay red-hot in Louisiana.
![Desoto Parish Sheriff’s Need Help Finding This Man](http://townsquare.media/site/182/files/2022/01/attachment-271752412_233037935680657_154411099774724813_n-e1642047957962.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
Desoto Parish Sheriff’s Need Help Finding This Man
If there's one thing I hate in this world, it's a thief.
![New Orleans Saints Miss The Playoffs in Heartbreaking Fashion](http://townsquare.media/site/149/files/2020/04/Taysom-Hill.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New Orleans Saints Miss The Playoffs in Heartbreaking Fashion
I would rather have a record like the Lions than miss the playoffs the way the Saints did today.
![This Louisiana Trail is Bucket List Material](http://townsquare.media/site/182/files/2022/01/attachment-attachment-Lagniappe-Images-Photography.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
This Louisiana Trail is Bucket List Material
If you're looking for an outdoor adventure, this Louisiana trail should sit at the top of your list.
![Will Louisiana Bring Back the Mask Mandate?](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2020/06/Governor-John-Bel-Edwards.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Will Louisiana Bring Back the Mask Mandate?
As Lee Corso would say, "Not so fast, my friends".
![Omicron Currently Accounts for 90% of Louisiana COVID Cases](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2021/02/RS40851_GettyImages-1200769096.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Omicron Currently Accounts for 90% of Louisiana COVID Cases
COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Louisiana, as expected following a very busy Holiday season.
![Louisiana Native and Oldest Living WWII Vet Has Died at 112](http://townsquare.media/site/182/files/2022/01/attachment-national-ww2-museum-lawrence-brooks-_D4A6276.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Native and Oldest Living WWII Vet Has Died at 112
This week, Louisiana lost an icon and our country lost a hero.