According to a statement from the USCG, less than 14,000 gallons of crude spilled after a platform experienced a structural failure at the Hilcorp Caillou Island facility in Terrebonne Bay, LA, causing a tank to fall into the water.
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FBI Raids Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Residence
August 8, 2022The FBI has served a search warrant on Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence, including his private safe, Trump said on Monday. According to reporting from the New York Times, the search appeared to be focused on documents and materials the former President had brought with him from the White House.
DA Jason Williams Acquitted on All Counts of Federal Tax Fraud
July 28, 2022After a torturous six day trial and 16 hours of jury deliberations, New Orleans District Attorney Jason Williams walked out of federal court a free man today after a jury of his peers found him not guilty on all 10 counts of federal tax fraud. His co-defendant Nicole Burdett, a former law partner, was not […]
Gov. Edwards Announces Some Bridge City Center For Youth Inmates to be Moved to Angola
July 19, 2022On Tuesday, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced a plan to improve security and conditions at the Bridge City detention center: some of what Bill Sommers, deputy secretary of the Office of Juvenile Justice called “the most troubled youth” currently housed at the Bridge City Center For Youth will be moved to a “secure, independent housing unit” at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola in West Feliciana Parish.
Abortion Providers Challenge Trigger Laws in Louisiana After SCOTUS Overturns Roe v. Wade; Temporary Restraining Order Issued
June 27, 2022Abortion Providers Challenge Trigger Laws in Louisiana After Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade Center for Reproductive Rights and Boies Schiller Flexner Seek Emergency Relief as Clinics Forced to Close Breaking: In response, a Louisiana judge has granted a temporary restraining order temporarily blocking the trigger bans from taking effect. 06.27.22 (PRESS RELEASE) — In the aftermath […]
Duplessis Pledges To Create a Safer, Healthier and More Prosperous Community
June 10, 2022State Representative Royce Duplessis, who threw his hat in the ring this week for the open State Senate District 5 seat that was vacated recently by Karen Carter Peterson, will rely on his years of experience and keen understanding of the problems voters face. In the middle of his second term representing House District 93 […]
Allegations at St. Mary’s Residential Training School Suggest Troubling Pattern of Abuse, Neglect
June 6, 2022Teens and young adults with disabilities living at the facility have been reported to have been abused and neglected by under-educated and unqualified staff
BREAKING: New Orleans Reinstates Mask Mandate
January 11, 2022The City of New Orleans announced via NOLA Ready on Tuesday that the citywide mask mandate will be reinstated effective 6:00 am on Wednesday, Jan. 12. Masks will be required indoors throughout the city, including in bars, restaurants, fitness centers, entertainment venues, K-12 schools, healthcare facilities, and on all public transportation.
Omicron Surge: 20% of COVID Tests Positive in Louisiana
December 27, 2021The Louisiana Department of Health reported on Monday that out of 12,831 COVID-19 tests taken across the state, 2,619 came back positive. That’s around 20 percent of the tests reported resulting in new cases.
“The Whole Damn System is Guilty” – Kyle Rittenhouse Acquitted On All Charges
November 19, 2021After 23 hours of deliberation over four days, the jurors in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse returned a verdict of not guilty for all charges.
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