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#prison-escape
fromNew York Post
4 days ago
France news

Here's how 10 violent New Orleans inmates escaped jail - after leaving taunting graffiti for cops

fromNew York Post
4 days ago
France news

Here's how 10 violent New Orleans inmates escaped jail - after leaving taunting graffiti for cops

fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Louisiana Flippers Are Pocketing $78K-And You Don't Need to Be in New Orleans to Do It

Louisiana's blend of cultural heritage and urban redevelopment creates profitable opportunities for home flipping, especially in high-demand areas and with older homes needing updates.
Renovation
#crime
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: Woman Reveals How Property Was Stolen in Identity Theft Real Estate Scam With Ties to International Crime Ring

A Louisiana woman is fighting to reclaim her family's property from fraudsters who sold it using her identity.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Louisiana Plans to Resume Capital Punishment With First Nitrogen Execution

Louisiana is resuming executions using nitrogen gas, emphasizing a tough-on-crime approach under Governor Landry.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Heavily armed murder suspect arrested in West L.A., authorities say

Joshua Brocato was arrested in LA for the double murder of his parents in Louisiana, possessing firearms and body armor at the time of arrest.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: Woman Reveals How Property Was Stolen in Identity Theft Real Estate Scam With Ties to International Crime Ring

A Louisiana woman is fighting to reclaim her family's property from fraudsters who sold it using her identity.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Louisiana Plans to Resume Capital Punishment With First Nitrogen Execution

Louisiana is resuming executions using nitrogen gas, emphasizing a tough-on-crime approach under Governor Landry.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Heavily armed murder suspect arrested in West L.A., authorities say

Joshua Brocato was arrested in LA for the double murder of his parents in Louisiana, possessing firearms and body armor at the time of arrest.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Opinion | Immigrants From Around the Country Keep Getting Detained in Louisiana

Louisiana has for years been a hot spot of America's immigrant detention, and the second Trump administration is using the state to strip immigrants of their rights.
Canada news
fromThe Advocate
3 weeks ago

Remote work for many Louisiana state employees to end under Gov. Jeff Landry's executive order

The new directive mandates that all Louisiana state employees return to physical offices by July 1, 2025, emphasizing productivity and collaboration over remote work.
Online learning
NYC startup
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Musk's DOGE is shuttering OSHA's office in 'Cancer Alley'-despite how dangerous it is

Mathew Roberts's death underscores the high risks faced by workers in Louisiana's chemical industry.
LA food
fromEater
1 month ago

After a Historically Rough 2024, Louisiana Crawfish Producers Are Bouncing Back

Historic drought in Louisiana severely affected crawfish production in 2023, leading to a 90% crop yield decline.
#criminal-justice
Law
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

These States Will Determine the Death Penalty's Future in America. One of Them Is Moving in the Wrong Direction.

Louisiana resumes executions after a 15-year hiatus, with Governor Landry promising to uphold justice for victims.
Law
fromABC13 Houston
2 months ago

Louisiana puts man to death in its first nitrogen gas execution, his lawyer says

Louisiana executed Jessie Hoffman Jr. using nitrogen gas, marking the state's return to executions after a 15-year break.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

These States Will Determine the Death Penalty's Future in America. One of Them Is Moving in the Wrong Direction.

Louisiana resumes executions after a 15-year hiatus, with Governor Landry promising to uphold justice for victims.
Law
fromABC13 Houston
2 months ago

Louisiana puts man to death in its first nitrogen gas execution, his lawyer says

Louisiana executed Jessie Hoffman Jr. using nitrogen gas, marking the state's return to executions after a 15-year break.
#chevron
Law
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Chevron Must Pay $745 Million for Coastal Damages, Louisiana Jury Rules

Chevron must pay $745 million for environmental damage to wetlands, influencing future lawsuits against other fossil fuel companies.
Wine
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Chevron destroyed Louisiana wetlands-and now it must pay $740 million to clean them up

Chevron has been ordered to pay $744.6 million for its environmental damage to Louisiana's coastal wetlands, a landmark verdict against oil companies.
#public-health
US news
fromWashington Post
5 months ago

CDC confirms first severe human case of bird flu in U.S.

First severe H5N1 bird flu case in the U.S. linked to backyard birds. Public health officials monitoring closely.
US news
fromWashington Post
5 months ago

CDC confirms first severe human case of bird flu in U.S.

First severe H5N1 bird flu case in the U.S. linked to backyard birds. Public health officials monitoring closely.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Lesser-known Louisiana Region Has Charming Small Towns, Delicious Seafood, and Boutique Hotels-and It's Just 40 Minutes From New Orleans

Just across from Lake Pontchartrain, you'll find Louisiana's Northshore. This oft-overlooked region is full of cute small towns, a strong local culture, crawfish, and bayou fun.
LA food
Parenting
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Mom, 75, charged with killing baby nearly 55 years after she claimed he fatally fell from crib

A Louisiana mother was charged with murdering her baby after evidence revealed her long history of hatred towards him and his suspicious death.
Environment
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Children May Face the Steepest Risks as Trump's EPA Reverses Course on Pollution

The EPA's deregulation may worsen health risks for children in petrochemical sites.
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

Louisiana Voters Make it Clear They Reject Jeff Landry's Constitutional Amendments

From the Louisiana Illuminator: Nearly two-thirds of voters rejected all of the amendments in an election that could have broader political implications for the rest of Landry's term.
SF politics
#supreme-court
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Supreme Court to Hear Dispute Over Louisiana Voting Map

The Supreme Court's ruling on Louisiana's congressional map may redefine racial considerations in electoral districting.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Supreme Court hears Louisiana racial gerrymandering claim US politics live

The Supreme Court's ruling on Louisiana's congressional map may reshape congressional representation and voting rights.
The case challenges whether the state's redistricting complies with the Voting Rights Act.
fromSCSJ
4 months ago
Social justice

Historians Urge SCOTUS to Approve La. Map with Second Majority-Black District

US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Supreme Court to Hear Dispute Over Louisiana Voting Map

The Supreme Court's ruling on Louisiana's congressional map may redefine racial considerations in electoral districting.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Supreme Court hears Louisiana racial gerrymandering claim US politics live

The Supreme Court's ruling on Louisiana's congressional map may reshape congressional representation and voting rights.
The case challenges whether the state's redistricting complies with the Voting Rights Act.
fromSCSJ
4 months ago
Social justice

Historians Urge SCOTUS to Approve La. Map with Second Majority-Black District

#education
Online learning
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Five years since COVID, Louisiana's readers are thriving. This is their secret.

Louisiana's reading scores improved significantly post-pandemic, making it a standout example of educational recovery in the U.S.
Online learning
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Five years since COVID, Louisiana's readers are thriving. This is their secret.

Louisiana's reading scores improved significantly post-pandemic, making it a standout example of educational recovery in the U.S.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Gulf of America or Gulf of Mexico? How Some Communities Are Responding

The Gulf of Mexico has been renamed the Gulf of America, sparking mixed reactions among southeastern Louisiana residents.
US news
fromWashington Post
2 months ago

He died before Louisiana could execute him, and he might not be the last

Christopher Sepulvado, Louisiana's oldest death row inmate, died from natural causes shortly before his scheduled execution, highlighting the issues of aging prisoners on death row.
#lgbtq-rights
SF politics
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Black gay official could lose leadership role after criticizing Louisiana governor's anti-LGBTQ+ post

Louisiana PSC vice chair faces removal for criticizing Gov. Landry's derogatory comments about a transgender official.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Louisiana LGBTQ+ activist exonerated after 3 years of unconstitutional prosecution

Matthew Humphrey was wrongfully arrested for protesting book bans and has since been exonerated.
His charges were dismissed after highlighting viewpoint discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals.
SF politics
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Black gay official could lose leadership role after criticizing Louisiana governor's anti-LGBTQ+ post

Louisiana PSC vice chair faces removal for criticizing Gov. Landry's derogatory comments about a transgender official.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Louisiana LGBTQ+ activist exonerated after 3 years of unconstitutional prosecution

Matthew Humphrey was wrongfully arrested for protesting book bans and has since been exonerated.
His charges were dismissed after highlighting viewpoint discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Woman reveals how property was stolen in identity theft real estate scam with ties to international crime ring

DaNita Batiste is fighting to reclaim her ancestral property after it was fraudulently sold by identity thieves.
Business intelligence
fromITPro
5 months ago

Meta just unveiled plans to spend $10 billion on its largest-ever data center

Meta is investing $10 billion in its largest-ever data center in Louisiana, designed for AI workloads and powered by renewable energy.
#lana-del-rey
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago
Music

Lana Del Rey married a Louisiana swamp tour guide. Here's everything you need to know about her new husband, Jeremy Dufrene.

fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago
Music

Lana Del Rey married a Louisiana swamp tour guide. Here's everything you need to know about her new husband, Jeremy Dufrene.

fromABC7 San Francisco
7 months ago

10-year-old who went missing in woods found with help of thermal imaging drone

Sheriff Jason Parker stated, "Our office was notified that Peyton was missing. The family and neighbors had already been looking for her about an hour," highlighting the immediate response from the community.
US politics
US news
fromWashington Post
8 months ago

Louisiana hospitals and pharmacists prep for new abortion pill rules

Louisiana's new law classifies abortion-related drugs as controlled substances, raising concerns over patient access and safety.
#hurricane-francine
Left-wing politics
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

Hurricane Francine is packing intense winds, heavy rainfall and a big storm surge

Hurricane Francine is forecasted to make landfall in Louisiana, bringing dangerous conditions and a significant storm surge.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

Hurricane Francine is packing intense winds, heavy rainfall and a big storm surge

Hurricane Francine is forecasted to make landfall in Louisiana, bringing dangerous conditions and a significant storm surge.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

Francine weakens as it moves inland after winds cause widespread blackouts

Tropical Storm Francine caused extensive disruptions with over 390,000 power outages in Louisiana as residents prepared for flooding and severe conditions.
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