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Storm Arthur tracker, path: Tropical storm hits Texas, flooding alert in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, 20,000 ‌barrels of oil could be lost as Atlantic Hurricane Season 2026 begins

Storm Arthur updates: Flooding was likely through Friday over parts of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and the Florida Panhandle, the hurricane center said.

The Economic Times

Louisiana Cops Threatened To Arrest a Man for Handing Out Religious Leaflets. They Got Qualified Immunity.

Richard Hershey is asking the Supreme Court to overrule a 5th Circuit decision that blocked the lawsuit provoked by that obvious First Amendment violation.

Reason

How Strong Is Tropical Storm Arthur? Flash Flood Emergency Flags Form as Deep South Faces Crucial Tornado Threat

Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of 2026, threatens severe flooding and tornadoes across the Deep South, with heavy rains expected from Texas to the Florida Panhandle.

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Rapper Mystikal Admits 'I Deserve the Max' Seconds Before Judge Jails Him for 20 Years Over Rape Charges

Rapper Mystikal has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the 2022 rape of a woman at his Louisiana home, following emotional testimony from the victim.

International Business Times UK

Texas Coast Flood Watch: National Hurricane Center Warns of Life Threatening PTC 1

Potential Tropical Cyclone One is drenching the Texas and Louisiana coasts, as the National Hurricane Center warns of life-threatening flooding from a slow-moving, rain-heavy system.

International Business Times UK

Rapper Mystikal jailed for 20 years after guilty plea in Louisiana rape case

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The Independent UK

Rapper Mystikal sentenced to 20 years in prison for third-degree rape

The Louisiana musician has now been sentenced, having pleaded guilty to the charge in March

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Grammy-Nominated Rapper Mystikal Sentenced To 20 Years in Prison After Louisiana Rape Conviction

Rapper Mystikal has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for third-degree rape in Louisiana, following a plea agreement that reduced his original charge from first-degree rape.

International Business Times UK

Letlow and Fleming face off in Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate in Louisiana after incumbent Bill Cassidy finished third in primary

Julia Letlow (R) and John Fleming (R) advanced to a June 27 Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate in Louisiana, with 45% and 28% of the primary vote, respectively. Incumbent Bill Cassidy finished third, with 24% of the vote.

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Mystikal sentenced to 20 years as court rejects bid to withdraw guilty plea

The rapper Mystikal will serve 20 years in prison for raping a woman at his Louisiana home in 2022

The Independent UK

Louisiana’s Age-Tiered Homestead Exemption: 8 Details About the Proposed 2028 Amendment

Property taxes may not grab headlines every day, but a proposed constitutional amendment in Louisiana could have a significant impact on thousands of older homeowners...

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Louisiana church backtracks after asking parishioners to pray for disgraced priest convicted of SA

He has been sentence to life in prison.

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British man jailed for goading American to kill himself on video call

Dylan Phelan, 21, of Leeds, sentenced to more than six years for encouraging the suicide of 21-year-old Travis Dyer

The Guardian - UK

Louisiana jury awards $1.1bn to woman who sued over childhood molestation in 1960s

‘Lookback law’ allowed Pamela Lockridge to seek damages against late stepfather who abused her starting at age four

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Louisiana couple’s first kiss photo at wedding goes viral as their daughter is ‘not one to hide how she’s feeling’

"You'll always know how she feels."

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Former Louisiana mayor Misty Roberts jailed for sexual assault of 16yo boy: ‘A predator with hair extensions, high heels, Botox’

“This predator was not hiding in a van carrying candy or a puppy."

Roll Call

Top GOP appropriators dominate earmarks in House bills

ANALYSIS — When it comes to congressional earmarks, the big dogs usually eat first. So it’s no surprise that House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole, R-Okla., leads the pack on “community project funding” included in his panel’s fiscal 2027 spending bills, with $188.4 million. The No. 2 House Republican, Majority Leader…

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Former Louisiana mayor sentenced to 90 days over rape of 16-year-old boy

Misty Roberts, 44, who faced up to 17 years in prison, convicted of two felonies including statutory rape

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Reason

Brickbat: Rats and Roosters

Denver Golmon, a police officer in Hammond, Louisiana, is facing federal charges for allegedly exposing the identity of a confidential informant… The post Brickbat: Rats and Roosters appeared first on Reason.com.

International Business Times UK

Who Is Victor Rivas? Louisiana Man Bitten by Gator After Dramatic Swamp Escape from Police

Victor Rivas, fleeing police after a suspected DUI, was bitten by an alligator in Louisiana's swamps. The dramatic chase, captured on bodycam, ended with his arrest using drone technology

International Business Times UK

Louisiana Mayor Misty Roberts Found Guilty of Sex Offence as She Faces Up to 17 Years in Prison, Reports Say

Former DeRidder Mayor Misty Roberts has been found guilty of sex offences involving a minor and faces up to 17 years in prison.

Medical Daily

West Nile Virus Detected Months Early in San Antonio and Dallas Metro as Mosquito Season Heats Up

West Nile virus has been detected months ahead of schedule in San Antonio and the Dallas metro area, with positive mosquito pools confirmed in New Orleans as well.

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Influencer From Baton Rouge Goes Viral After Being Taken Into Custody For Break‑In

“Bro ruined his entire life.”

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Louisiana authorities say a man fleeing a DWI stop jumped from an elevated interstate and was attacked by an alligator before his arrest

The alligator was uninjured and returned to the swamp.

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Why Solo Road Trips Are Riskier for Women in These 5 States

Solo road trips can be one of the most rewarding ways to explore the United States. The freedom to set your own schedule, discover hidden gems, and travel at your own pace appeals to more women than ever before. However, safety remains a major consideration, especially when driving alone through…

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