ICE agent jailed on allegations of breaking into ex-girlfriend’s apartment Thomas Bailey, 58, faces charge of unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling near Covington, Louisiana The Guardian - US · Aug 22
Since 2012, Stanford researchers linked 2 sensor technologies to record hurricane forces near the sea surface. Now, the new data stream could help forecast storm intensity before hurricanes make landfall Hurricane forecasting may soon get help from an unlikely place: earthquake sensors. Stanford researchers found that seismometers can detect tiny ground movements caused by hurricane pressure and turbulence near the surface. Paired with infrasound microphones, these instruments captured changes during Hurricane Isaac in Louisiana in 2012. The finding could give… The Economic Times · Aug 21
Louisiana Confirms a Rare Amoeba Infection Tied to Lake Claiborne as Swim Season Enters Its Final Weeks Louisiana confirmed a Naegleria fowleri infection likely acquired at Lake Claiborne. What swimmers should know for the rest of the summer. Medical Daily · Aug 20
Amazon Plugs $18B Into the Southern Power Grid Amazon raised its northwest Louisiana data center investment 50% to about $18 billion, funding its own utility and water infrastructure as AWS demand and analyst price targets stay strong. MarketBeat · Aug 19
In 1927, Japan imported about 100 Louisiana crayfish to feed farmed bullfrogs, only 20 survived and their descendants later spread to every prefecture except Hokkaido In the warm summer afternoons, Japanese children enjoy catching red swamp crayfish, a species introduced in 1927 for feeding American bullfrogs. After the closure of frog farms, these crayfish escaped into the wild, where they began to proliferate. Sadly, their presence has led to damage in rice fields and poses… The Times of India · Aug 19
In 1884, water hyacinth was introduced at a New Orleans exposition; by 2020, it covered an estimated 24,000 acres of public waterways in Louisiana’s Barataria Basin First introduced in 1884, water hyacinth quickly established itself as a troublesome invasive species in Louisiana. This aggressive aquatic plant has disrupted navigation and significantly changed water quality. Despite various mechanical and chemical control measures proving inadequate, biocontrol methods were eventually employed. However, vast areas within the Barataria Basin are… The Times of India · Aug 18
Roblox Creator Faces 195 New Child Sex Charges, 2 Animal Abuse Counts After Probation Check Finds Sex Doll A Louisiana man linked to Roblox faces 197 new felony counts after a probation check uncovered a child-sized sex doll and alleged abuse material International Business Times UK · Aug 17
In 2026, volunteers began planting 30,000 trees to rebuild the wetland forest that once shielded New Orleans from storms In the wetlands behind a pumping station near Lake Borgne in Meraux, Louisiana, hundreds of young saplings stand wrapped in white plastic cylinders as volunteers ferry them through the marsh by airboat. The goal is to plant more than 30,000 native trees, mainly bald cypress and water tupelo, across the… The Times of India · Aug 17
Louisiana man allegedly killed his wife and drove her body across states before arrest Authorities say man, 50, shot wife in Louisiana and put her body in car before driving and being stopped in Tennessee The Guardian - US · Aug 17
Democrats Debate Whether Abolishing ICE Could Hurt at the Polls: 'Get to the Business of Winning Races' Louisiana DNC member Michele Johnson, who proposed abolishing ICE, argued that Democrats risk losing voters' trust by appearing overly cautious. Latin Times · Aug 17
Republican senator denounces Trump’s ‘crazy, stupid’ claims about MMR vaccine safety Outgoing Louisiana senator Bill Cassidy, a medical doctor, voted to confirm anti-vaccine activist Robert F Kennedy as health secretary before speaking out The Guardian - US · Aug 16
‘Outrageous’ handcuffing of New Orleans journalist sends ‘chilling message,’ says media group Danny Monteverde had been protesting the closure of a courtroom during indictment of state attorney general The Guardian - US · Aug 16
H-E-B Shoppers in Texas and Louisiana Should Check Refrigerators for Pico de Gallo Bought Since Early July A supplier recall pulled H-E-B and NatureBest pico de gallo and other refrigerated items over Salmonella risk. Here is what to check at home. Medical Daily · Aug 15
Illnesses in the Egg Salmonella Outbreak Began More Than Six Months Before the Recalled Eggs Were Laid The recalled eggs cover only 28 days of production, but illnesses in this multistate Salmonella outbreak began in November 2025. Medical Daily · Aug 13
Medical Daily · Aug 13 Florida's Second Vibrio Death of the Year Involved an Inland County, and the State Does Not Publish Exposure Routes Florida confirmed a second Vibrio vulnificus death in 2026 in Marion County, an inland county, as statewide cases reached 14.
The Economic Times · Aug 13 Louisiana Vibrio vulnificus kills 5: Are oysters linked to the flesh-eating bacteria? Where is the outbreak spreading? Vibrio Vulnificus Louisiana Outbreak: Louisiana has reported five deaths linked toVibrio vulnificusinfections, raising concerns about the flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters. Here is what to know about the outbreak, oysters, symptoms and safety precautions.
The Times of India · Aug 12 Louisiana created 1,170 acres of new wetlands in Barataria Basin; one year later, shrimp and crabs are returning to the restored habitat Louisiana’s Upper Barataria Marsh Creation Project has restored 1,170 acres of new wetland habitat in the Barataria Basin. One year after construction, white and brown shrimp, blue crab and red drum are using the restored marsh and water features. The project aims to rebuild coastal ecosystems damaged by decades of…
The Economic Times · Aug 12 2 New Orleans students crushed millions of discarded bottles into recycled glass sand to fight coastal erosion; the result transformed Louisiana's sinking marshes by anchoring new grass and helping rebuild one of America's most vulnerable coastlines Two New Orleans students saw a problem hiding in plain sight: discarded glass had little practical recycling value in their city, while Louisiana's coast desperately needed material to rebuild eroding wetlands. Their solution was to crush unwanted bottles into sand and gravel through Glass Half Full, the recycling operation they…
Latin Times · Aug 12 Red Bull Batallas ChampionVenezuelan Rapper Adonys10 Sounds Alarm From ICE Detention in Louisiana Venezuelan rapper Adonys Francisco Mata Martínez, known professionally as Adonys10 or AdonysX, has been in ICE custody for nearly three months. Now, from inside a Louisiana detention center, the artist is sounding an alarm over what he describes as overcrowding, inadequate food, illnesses spreading among detainees and a lack of…
International Business Times UK · Aug 11 Who Is Brooks Nader? Sports Illustrated Star Sparks Massive Debate After Allegedly Going Topless With Dad! Brooks Nader's topless photos during a family holiday in Sardinia have sparked online debate, coinciding with her upcoming role in the Baywatch reboot, highlighting her transition from model to actress.
Ballotpedia · Aug 10 Nine primaries for Alabama's seven congressional districts are contested this year — the most since 2014 This year, Alabama and two other states — Tennessee and Louisiana — reopened their filing deadlines for primary elections for the U.S. House of Representatives after the initial deadline passed. Each state reopened its filing deadline after passing new congressional maps ahead of this year's elections. Here's how this move…
The Guardian - US · Aug 10 SpaceX plan for vast rocket launch site on Louisiana coast sparks backlash Opponents fear Elon Musk firm’s plan to develop 18-mile strip of Pecan Island will badly damage fragile ecosystem
The Guardian - US · Aug 10 Louisiana warns beachgoers amid surge in flesh-eating bacteria infections State confirms nine cases, including five deaths, from Vibrio vulnificus organism, which thrives in seawater
Salon · Aug 10 La. AG fights wrongful conviction payout Elvis Brooks’ conviction was tossed after prosecutor admitted hiding evidence. Liz Murrill maintains he’s guilty
Medical Daily · Aug 9 Louisiana Confirms Five Vibrio Vulnificus Deaths, and All Nine Cases Began with a Wound Louisiana reports 5 deaths among 9 Vibrio vulnificus cases in 2026. All were linked to wounds exposed to seawater, not raw oysters.