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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

The Guardian - US · Aug 10

La. AG fights wrongful conviction payout

Elvis Brooks’ conviction was tossed after prosecutor admitted hiding evidence. Liz Murrill maintains he’s guilty

Salon · Aug 10

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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.

Medical Daily · Aug 9

Beachgoers on edge after ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria kills five down south

The number of reported infections this year is significantly higher than average

The Independent UK · Aug 8

Flesh-eating bacteria kill 5 in Louisiana, health officials warn beachgoers as all cases are linked to seawater

At least five people have been killed in Louisiana by deadly flesh-eating bacteria, prompting officials to issue an alert to beachgoers as the infection mostly occurs from exposure to seawater. Vibrio vulnificus is part of a wider group of Vibrio bacteria. Found primarily in warm, coastal waters, it can cause…

The Times of India · Aug 8

Louisiana Vibrio vulnificus outbreak: 5 deaths reported as deadly bacteria cases rise, prompting new warnings for beachgoers. Check symptoms, when to seek medical care, and how should you protect yourself

The Louisiana Vibrio vulnificus outbreak has resulted in nine reported cases and five deaths so far in 2026, according to state health officials. All nine cases were linked to wounds exposed to seawater, and officials said the patients had underlying health conditions. Vibrio vulnificus naturally occurs in warm coastal waters…

The Economic Times · Aug 8

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Cassidy will vote for Blanche as AG, all but ensuring confirmation

Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana said Friday he intended to vote to confirm Todd Blanche to be attorney general, ending a weekslong back-and-forth with the White House to win over GOP holdouts. All eyes were on Cassidy’s Friday morning floor speech after his fellow Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine…

Roll Call · Aug 7

Fifty-three candidates are running for Tennessee’s nine U.S. House districts — the most since 2014

This year, Tennessee and two other states — Alabama 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…

Ballotpedia · Aug 6

Trump continues paying to cancel offshore wind projects with $1.22B RWE deal to ax its wind leases and invest in Louisiana LNG

The Trump administration has agreed to pay more than $3 billion to cancel offshore wind projects since March.

Fortune · Aug 6

In 1990, U.S. conservationists repurposed thousands of discarded Christmas trees to slow coastal erosion. Thirty-six years later, the unusual experiment produced thriving wetlands, healthier wildlife habitats, and stronger natural defenses against storms

How Recycled Christmas Trees Are Saving Louisiana’s Coastline: Louisiana has lost over 2,000 square miles of coastline since the 1930s. But one simple experiment is working. Since 1990, thousands of recycled Christmas trees have been dropped into fragile marshes. These trees trap floating sediment, rebuild lost wetlands, and slow land…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace issues first building contract – for a military base

Exclusive: Louisiana firm awarded tender to build rudimentary outpost to house Moroccan troops

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6

Rep. Cleo Fields becomes the 59th U.S. representative to announce he won’t seek re-election in 2026

Rep. Cleo Fields (D-La.) announced on July 21, 2026, that he will run in the special election for District 14 in the Louisiana Senate rather than for another term in the U.S. House of Representatives. Fields previously represented the district from 1988 to 1993, from 1997 to 2008, and from…

Ballotpedia · Aug 6

Louisiana's decades-old Christmas tree recycling program is quietly helping restore thousands of acres of wetlands

Discarded Christmas trees are now rebuilding Louisiana's eroding coastlines. These trees are bundled and flown by helicopter into fragile marsh areas. The branches trap mud and silt, which helps raise the marsh surface. This restoration effort creates habitats for various wildlife species. The program continues to expand, turning holiday waste…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

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Medical Daily · Aug 4

ACA Enrollment Falls to 19.2 Million as Coverage Drops in Every State but New Mexico

New KFF data show ACA enrollment fell in every state except New Mexico. Here is how coverage loss affects prescriptions, screenings, and re-enrollment options.

The Economic Times · Aug 4

In 1974, a Spainish rancher imported 2,000 kg of American crayfish from Louisiana. 50 years later, it has become an invasion nobody could stop

An American red swamp crayfish invasion reshaped Spain's Guadalquivir River basin and Doñana National Park. This destructive biological invasion decimated native wildlife and altered the region's delicate ecology. However, the species also fostered a multimillion-euro seafood business for local communities. This industry now supplies crayfish to Sweden and Finland, filling…

Medical Daily · Aug 4

More Than 400 State Vaccine Bills Were Introduced This Session, and Nine Became Law

More than 400 state vaccine bills were introduced in a year and nine became law. What actually changed for school vaccine requirements.

We Got This Covered · Aug 3

Louisiana woman takes car to the shop. Then allegedly she sees mechanics using parts from her car on another repair: ‘Can I explain?’

The dealership provided an update on the service manager.

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International Business Times UK · Aug 3

Baton Rouge Woman, 31, Wanted for Hiding 15-Year-Old Boyfriend Who Shot Her in the Face Across State Lines

A Louisiana woman, shot by a 15-year-old, is charged as an accessory after allegedly protecting him. The case highlights the unusual dynamic between the victim and her alleged attacker.

The Times of India · Aug 3

Meet Will Grand, the LSU graduate who turned discarded fraternity food into more than 10,000 meals for people in need

A simple observation about food waste at Louisiana State University led former student Will Grand to start Giving Greek, a student-run organisation that has donated more than 10,000 meals to a Baton Rouge homeless shelter. Grand was recently recognised by US Senator Bill Cassidy, who praised his initiative for inspiring…

The Times of India · Aug 2

New Orleans collected 9,000 discarded Christmas trees and airlifted them into coastal wetlands; the programme has restored marsh equal to nearly 200 football fields

New Orleans is giving used Christmas trees a second life by dropping them into coastal marshes to help slow land loss. The bundled trees trap sediment, reduce wave energy and support marsh grass growth. Scientists say the method helps restore wetlands in selected areas but is only one part of…

We Got This Covered · Jul 31

Four Louisiana men go fishing. Then they each set fishing records after hauling in nearly 300 lbs on 3 catches: ‘The craziest day’

An ordinary offshore trip, a record-setting morning.

We Got This Covered · Jul 31

Louisiana woman says police killed her daughter and shot her autistic son. Then she alleges they tried to cover it up: ‘why isn’t it on the news?’

"We insist upon a formal investigation."

We Got This Covered · Jul 30

Louisiana woman shops for groceries. Then an NFL rookie walks up behind her and leaves her ‘speechless’: ‘I’d like to bless you today’

A woman's grocery shopping trip turned into an unexpected act of generosity.

The Guardian - US · Jul 30

Republican disenfranchisement bid drives Black voters to polls, study finds

Black voters in south motivated to turn out by Republican push to redraw maps after supreme court ruling

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