# DrumBeatsLa Providing news, issues, and solutions from communities across Louisiana Page: Feed: --- ## [3 steps to help recognize stroke signs and risks](https://drumbeatsla.substack.com/p/3-steps-to-help-recognize-stroke) _2026-05-11 · DrumBeatsLa_ A stroke can happen to anyone at any age. Take control of your brain health with this information. ## [Senator Jay Morris' outburst 'shut up boy' sparks reaction from Democratic Party](https://drumbeatsla.substack.com/p/senator-jay-morris-outburst-shut) _2026-05-09 · DrumBeatsLa_ The Louisiana Democratic Party accused Republican State Sen. Jay Morris of directing a racist remark at Executive Director Dadrius Lanus. ## [Leaders rally voters for Friday's map hearing and urged early voting](https://drumbeatsla.substack.com/p/leaders-rally-voters-for-fridays) _2026-05-08 · DrumBeatsLa_ Residents urged to attend redistricting hearings Friday, May 8, and turn out for the May election after Louisiana’s congressional map was struck down. ## [‘Elections are not political chess pieces’](https://drumbeatsla.substack.com/p/elections-are-not-political-chess) _2026-05-05 · DrumBeatsLa_ Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus urges voters to cast ballots even as legal fights challenge the U.S. House election and two Black districts. Early voting ends Sat., May 9. Election Day is May 16. ## [Cleo Fields and 10 candidates join Federal lawsuit to restore Louisiana elections](https://drumbeatsla.substack.com/p/cleo-fields-and-10-candidates-join) _2026-05-04 · DrumBeatsLa_ Statewide early voting continues through May 9 with candidates listed amid voter confusion. ## [People's Power Roadshow comes to Baton Rouge, April 21](https://drumbeatsla.substack.com/p/peoples-power-roadshow-comes-to-baton) _2026-04-21 · DrumBeatsLa_ People’s Power Roadshow is scheduled for 6p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church to inform residents about upcoming elections and key issues affecting local communities. ## ['Every Day is Earth Day'](https://drumbeatsla.substack.com/p/every-day-is-earth-day-e3c) _2026-04-13 · DrumBeatsLa_ Clean Green Neighborhood Alliance brings more than 100 guests and 20 partners to Downtown Baton Rouge For Earth Day ## [Roseland leaders call for action to Smitty's contamination](https://drumbeatsla.substack.com/p/roseland-leaders-call-for-action) _2026-03-28 · DrumBeatsLa_ Community leaders in Tangipahoa Parish will hold a peaceful protest April 4 calling for immediate action on environmental safety concerns tied to Smitty's Supply Inc. explosion. ## [DrumRoll, Dr. Karmynah Helaire of the St. Tammany Physician’s Network](https://drumbeatsla.substack.com/p/drumroll-dr-karmynah-helaire-of-the) _2026-03-04 · DrumBeatsLa_ In recognition of her spearheading the development of the St. ## [Realtime AI Arbitrage Terminal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Hqfdc0Txvs1x) _2026-03-04 · **Sponsored**_ Realtime auto-trading across exchanges with scored setups, backtesting, and risk controls. ## [Baton Rouge Honors Its Own — Lynn Whitfield, W.T. Winfield get Key to the City](https://drumbeatsla.substack.com/p/baton-rouge-honors-its-own-lynn-whitfield) _2026-02-22 · DrumBeatsLa_ The Raising Cane’s River Center became a stage for celebration as Baton Rouge honored actress Lynn Whitfield and former councilman W.T. Winfield.