THE TRUTH ABOUT: Louisiana - Caught on Camera

Louisiana woman spends 10 months dating a man she thinks is Jon Bon Jovi. By the time reality hits her she’s lost $10k and her home is in foreclosure

Now she’s Livin’ on a Prayer

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Louisiana volunteers turn 200 tons of discarded oyster shells into living reef; oyster numbers more than double

Dedicated volunteers have harnessed recycled oyster shells to construct a vital reef in Grand Bayou Indian Village, aimed at addressing the critical challenges of land loss driven by erosion and climate change. Initial monitoring results reveal a promising boost in live oyster populations after just a year. This reef acts…

The Times of India · Oct 24

Outsider Art Site Preserved: Kenny Hill’s bayou garden endures; Nicholls State keeps sculptures public

Over a decade, Kenny Hill crafted a stunning sculpture garden in Chauvin, Louisiana, showcasing over 100 concrete pieces that journey through biblical and American cultural narratives. Comprising figures like angels, soldiers, and self-portraits, the garden faced eviction threats but was saved thanks to university professors and the Kohler Foundation. Officially…

The Times of India · Oct 23

Wife Learns Her Husband Had Died After Months in ICE Custody: 'I Just Keep Wondering What Happened'

Julian Curo Churata died after being taken from a Louisiana detention centre to hospital, while his wife and elected officials seek answers about his medical care and death.

International Business Times UK · Oct 21

Republicans Spent $133M Trying To Engineer a Redistricting Advantage That Could Net Them Just One Seat

Republicans once expected mid-decade redistricting to secure about 10 House seats, but Democratic countermeasures and weaker support could reduce the overall gain to just one.

International Business Times UK · Oct 20

FBI investigates misuse of medical records after alleged sexual abuse of child by classmate

Authorities examine potential Hipaa breach after Louisiana hospital counselor shared information with pre-school principal, her sister-in-law

The Guardian - US · Oct 20

‘Big business’: little-known court system in Louisiana churns out thousands of evictions – and millions in fees for judges

Guardian investigation: Louisiana’s justice of the peace court system may violate tenants’ constitutional rights as eviction fees boost judges’ incomes

The Guardian - US · Oct 20

Key findings from the Guardian’s investigation of Louisiana’s justice of the peace courts

The system allows judges to boost their modest salaries, with one judge earning more than $400,000 in 2025

The Guardian - US · Oct 20

Vatican upholds excommunication of deacon who left Church after priest abused his son

The Vatican has upheld the excommunication of Scott Peyton, a former Catholic deacon from Louisiana who left the Church after a priest admitted sexually abusing his teenage son in 2018. Peyton, who joined another Christian congregation, had appealed against the decision. He has questioned why he was excommunicated while the…

The Times of India · Oct 20

What I learned about Louisiana by cooking gumbo: ‘It represents who we are – a fusion of different cultures’

In a bowl of gumbo you’re experiencing the rich culture and history of the communities that make up Louisiana, as Annabel Grossman discovers while speaking to chefs from New Orleans and Lafayette

The Independent UK · Oct 19