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The Latest Breaking News from Louisiana

Day 2 of our Top 15 stories to watch in 2023 – state elections

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Exxon Mobil sued as 5 nooses displayed at Louisiana facility

The U.S. government says Exxon Mobil violated federal law for failing to take sufficient action as five hangman's nooses were displayed at a facility in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The Independent UK

A U.S. federal agency is suing Exxon after 5 nooses were found at a Louisiana complex

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil saying the company failed to take action to prevent a racially hostile work environment.

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Justice Dept. sues Louisiana polluters

"EPA is finally treating this health crisis for what it is — an emergency"

Salon

Bump stocks sales resume in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi after ATF misses deadline to appeal reversal of ban

WASHINGTON — Gun shops are selling bump stocks again in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi after federal regulators failed to appeal a ruling that lifted a ban imposed after a Las Vegas rampage left 58 people dead.

Tribune News Service

Messy storms roll eastward after slamming Texas, Louisiana

A storm system is marching eastward after spawning likely tornadoes in Texas and Louisiana that damaged homes, a university campus and left thousands without power

The Independent UK

Californians stranded by snow after storm as tornadoes hit Texas and Louisiana

A ‘once in a generation storm’ is bringing chaos to the US

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Exxon sued by US after five nooses found at Louisiana plant

The U.S. government sued Exxon Mobil Corp. for racial discrimination against a Black employee after the company allegedly failed to adequately respond to the appearance of five hangman’s nooses at a Louisiana petrochemical plant over several years.

Tribune News Service

‘Never seen anything like it’: fisherman’s video captures shark feeding frenzy

Louisiana fisherman stumbles across scene of sharks gorging themselves on large pod of fish

The Guardian - US

Supreme Court keeps wetland damage lawsuits in state courts

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by oil and gas companies hoping to move a key lawsuit over damage to Louisiana coastal wetlands from state to federal courts

The Independent UK

US justice department sues two companies over pollution in Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley’

Japanese company Denka, along with US chemicals giant DuPont, have operated the plant that produces cancer-causing chloroprene

The Guardian - US

DOJ sues La. chemical maker over risk to minority community

Federal officials are suing a Louisiana chemical maker, alleging that it presented an unacceptable cancer risk to the nearby majority-Black community and demanding cuts in toxic emissions

The Independent UK

Jayson Tatum Gives Jersey to Eagles WR DeVonta Smith

The 2020 Heisman Trophy winner, a Louisiana native, is a Celtics fan.

Sports Illustrated

Louisiana anti-abortion group calls on doctors to stop denying care exempted by ban

Group speaks out after hospitals refused to offer treatment for a woman who had a near deadly miscarriage citing ambiguous law

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Teen charged in rape case of LSU student later killed by car

A teenager has been charged as an adult in the case of Madison Brooks, a Louisiana State University student who was allegedly raped then left on the side of a road where she was struck and killed by a car

Al Jazeera

How US abortion organisers are learning from Honduran activists

As clandestine networks form to support women, they look to Central America for a road map – and a warning.

The Independent UK

Bodycam video shows Louisiana police officer begging Black man not to die after fatal shooting

Shreveport Police Officer Alexander Tyler, 23, is charged with negligent homicide in the death of Alonzo Bagley, 43

The Guardian - UK

Mardi Gras on a plate: Keshia Sakarah’s New Orleans-style recipes

Three barnstorming dishes that will bring the flavours of Louisiana’s world-famous celebration to your home

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A white Louisiana police officer is charged with killing an unarmed Black man

After reviewing evidence and bodycam footage, state troopers charged Shreveport Police Officer Alexander Tyler, 23, with negligent homicide in the Feb. 3 shooting death of Alonzo Bagley, 43.

The Guardian - US

Republicans take aim at risque jokes and romance novels with anti-sex bills

Bills are part of religious right’s post-Roe strategy, with most prevalent ones relating to age verification of sex-related websites

Wales Online

Police officer arrested for fatally shooting unarmed black man in Louisiana

Troopers charged Shreveport Police Officer Alexander Tyler, 23, with negligent homicide over the death of Alonzo Bagley, 43

The Independent UK

Louisiana police officer arrested over fatal shooting of unarmed Black man

Shreveport police officer Alexander Tyler charged with the negligent homicide of Alonzo Bagley

The Independent UK

Police: Louisiana officer arrested for killing Black man

Authorities say a white Louisiana police officer has been arrested for fatally shooting an unarmed Black man who was trying to flee police responding to a domestic disturbance call earlier this month

Tribune News Service

On Gardening: Benchmark year of fragrance with debut of Reminiscent and Rise Up Roses

Once upon a time, The Garden Guy was the executive director of the American Rose Society and its Gardens of the American Rose Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. My fondest memories are the times spent in the area dedicated to heirloom and English roses. The fragrance seemed to permeate the air,…

The Independent UK

Arrests made in Louisiana mass shooting that wounded 12

Police in Louisiana’s capital city have arrested two people for a mass shooting that left 12 others wounded at a nightclub in January

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