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Large number of ‘unidentified drones’ spotted over Louisiana Air Force base and prompted lockdowns

Barksdale Air Force Base houses long-range B-52 bombers capable of carrying nuclear weapons

The Independent UK

Spanish-language reporter in Tennessee is released from immigration detention on bond

A reporter for a Spanish-language news outlet in Tennessee who contends she was wrongly held in a detention center for more than two weeks has been released

The Independent UK

A Trump-era Arkansas school mandate just got struck down by a federal judge after being slammed as ‘unconstitutional’

A federal judge on Monday, March 16, struck down an Arkansas law that mandated the prominent display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. This ruling is a significant development in the ongoing debate over religion in government institutions, especially as similar laws in other states face legal hurdles.

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I Asked ChatGPT Which States Are Ready To Face a Recession — The Answer Surprised Me

ChatGPT analyzed recession readiness by state, ranking North Dakota first while Colorado and Louisiana landed near the bottom due to weak fiscal reserves.

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Beyonce mom’s food stand shuttered by health department in Texas

Tina Knowles said that she used her ‘Louisiana touches’ and her ‘family recipe little tricks’ while creating the dishes served at her food stand

The Independent UK

Rapper Mystikal pleads guilty to third-degree rape in Louisiana

Rapper Mystikal has pleaded guilty to raping a woman at his Louisiana home nearly four years ago

The Independent UK

Melanie Curtin Acquitted in Rape Retrial After Life Sentence Was Overturned: 'I'm Looking Forward to Freedom'

A Louisiana jury acquitted Melanie Curtin of rape and voyeurism charges after 2.5 hours, ending a retrial linked to ex-deputy Dennis Perkins.

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Rapper Mystikal Pleads Guilty to 2022 Rape and Assault — Could Face 20 Years in Prison

Louisiana rapper Mystikal accepts a plea deal for third-degree rape, reducing his sentence to 20 years. Learn about his past convictions and the case's impact on his career.

International Business Times UK

Judge strikes down Arkansas law mandating schools display the Ten Commandments. Here's what to know

An Arkansas law requiring that the Ten Commandments be prominently displayed in public school classrooms was struck down by a federal judge Monday

The Independent UK

US rapper Mystikal pleads guilty to third-degree rape in 2022 arrest

Musician, AKA Michael Tyler, faces up to 20 years after entering plea in state court outside Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The Guardian - US

Trump Admin Plans 'First of Its Kind' Airport Detention Center for Migrant Families

The Trump administration is preparing to open what officials describe as a "first of its kind" detention facility for migrant families and unaccompanied children at Alexandria International Airport in Louisiana.

Latin Times

Trump officials set to expand migrant family detention at Louisiana airport

Alexandria airport center would hold migrant families and children inside converted barracks before deportation

The Guardian - US

Catholic priest in Louisiana charged with child sexual abuse

Korey LaVergne, 37, of the Lafayette diocese, charged with three counts of felony indecent behavior with a juvenile

The Guardian - US

Louisiana's alligator farms raise the reptiles for meat, skins — and conservation

Advocates say alligator farming has turned the demand for boots and bags into a boost for a species often seen as scary, bothersome or good only for their leathery skins

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Trump-endorsed Republican in Louisiana accused of rape in 2007

Blake Miguez, 44, not criminally charged over allegation reported to local police but never disclosed to public

The Times of India

India-Qatar-Ethiopia-US: Louisiana doctor travels 62 hours to get home amid Iran war, State Department calls when he's back

Louisiana pulmonary specialist Dr Jay Miller was on a once-in-a-lifetime family trip to India when US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28 and his plan to get back home went on a toss. Miller's Qatar Airways flight to Dallas made a U-turn about an hour after taking off from…

Reason

Louisiana Requires 500 Hours of Training To Braid Hair Professionally. This Bill Would Increase It.

Many states have deregulated hair braiding, but Louisiana lawmakers want to tighten regulations by demanding more coursework, including on the ancient origins of braiding.

International Business Times

Magnitude 4.9 Louisiana Earthquake Surprises Geologists Near Coushatta

4.9 magnitude earthquake struck northwest Louisiana near Coushatta on March 5, 2026, catching geologists off guard.

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Former Mayor Misty Roberts’ Mugshot Raises Eyebrows As Religious Symbols Steal The Spotlight

Former Louisiana mayor Misty Roberts faces backlash after her dressed-up mugshot surfaced following her conviction for an intimate encounter with her son’s underage friend.

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The Fifth Circuit and the Louisiana 10 Commandments Law

The en banc court pushes pause--for now

The Independent UK

Earthquake rattles unlikely US state leaving locals asking ‘Is this real?’

People in Louisiana were shaken awake Thursday by an unusually large earthquake, a rare occurrence in the state located in the southern U.S. A 4.4 magnitude quake struck the state at about 5:30 a.m. just north of Coushatta. The earthquake was later upgraded to a magnitude 4.9. The quake marked…

International Business Times UK

Who Is Misty Roberts? Ex-Louisiana Mayor 'No Feeling Remorseful' After Sleeping With Son's 16-Year-Old Pal

Former DeRidder mayor Misty Roberts was convicted of having sex with her 16-year-old son's friend after a house party and plans to appeal, according to her lawyer.

The Times of India

Watch: Louisiana worker dangling from fiery cherry picker before plunging to ground

A harrowing incident unfolded in Baton Rouge as a utility worker dangled precariously from his harness after his bucket truck erupted in flames. Thick smoke billowed as the man struggled for security high above the street. Coworkers raced to help before he ultimately fell and was hospitalized with severe injuries.…

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Former Louisiana Mayor Learns Her Fate After Getting Caught At Pool Party With Son’s Teen Friend

The disgraced mayor’s son and daughter caught her and the 16-year-old boy “on top of each other” at the booze-filled pool party.

The Guardian - US

Louisiana mayor convicted of raping 16-year-old boy at her home while still in office

Misty Roberts, 43, faces sentences of up to 10 and seven years in prison after July 2024 sexual assault at pool party

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