The Latest Breaking News from Louisiana

Louisiana landowner turns 300 flood-prone acres into a wildlife corridor

A Louisiana landowner planned to raise cattle and grow soybeans on his property. However, repeated flooding from the Boeuf River made farming difficult. Michael Liles, who runs the land-development business 5L Land Development, turned to wetland restoration with help from the US Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).…

The Times of India · 12h ago

Christian Influencer With 100K Followers Indicted on Three Child Sexual Abuse Charges Over Haiti Trips

Maylon Foshee faces three federal charges over alleged sexual abuse of minors in Haiti after a Louisiana grand jury returned an indictment.

International Business Times UK · 13h ago

William Shatner’s kidney stone sold for $75,000, helping a Louisiana family get a home

Most people who pass a kidney stone would happily never see it again, but William Shatner’s experience took an unexpected turn. The Star Trek actor’s small black kidney stone, which he assumed had been discarded after removal, became an unusual fundraising item when a Canadian gambling company expressed interest in…

The Times of India · 19h ago

Man accused of child rape set to become police chief in small Louisiana town

Republican Christopher Paul is running unopposed for seat despite allegations he raped two girls 20 years ago

The Guardian - US · Oct 11

Artist turned a gas station into a museum of 50,000 found objects

A disused gas station in Abita Springs, Louisiana, has become a distinctive roadside attraction filled with thousands of found and recycled objects. The museum says the Abita Mystery House, also known as the UCM Museum, contains more than 50,000 such objects, assembled by Louisiana artist and inventor John Preble. Visitors…

The Times of India · Oct 9

Three in Four Louisiana SNAP Closures Were Procedural, and Families Cut Over Paperwork Can Reapply for Benefits

State data show that 75% of Louisiana SNAP losses from July 2025 to June 2026 were procedural. Here is how families can reapply and find food now.

Medical Daily · Oct 9

Mifepristone Access by Mail Continues as FDA Tells Louisiana Court Its Safety Review Should Finish by March 2027

The FDA told a Louisiana federal court that its mifepristone safety review should finish by March 2027. Telehealth and mail access remain in place for now.

Medical Daily · Oct 9

Indian-origin doctor mom arrested and charged in Florida as she watched 7-year-old drown. She said she froze, she was not strong enough to pull him from water

A Louisiana doctor, Sukanthini Subbiah, has been arrested by the Orlando Police Department in Florida and charged with first-degree aggravated manslaughter as she was present when seven-year-old Khushil Bandi drowned. The incident took place on April 10 but the arrest was made on Wednesday. The 48-year-old Indian-origin doctor is being…

The Times of India · Oct 8

DHS Bought Five Jets at a $41 Million Markup on Noem's Last Morning — and They're Still Grounded in Louisiana

Noem asks the NYT to retract its DHS jet story, contesting the 'donor' label. See what she disputes, what the reporting says and what comes next.

Latin Times · Oct 8

Rubber Asphalt Outperforms: Louisiana study tracks smoother roads; tires boost performance

A study from Louisiana reveals that asphalt modified with crumb rubber demonstrates superior performance compared to standard asphalt mixes. The research evaluated several projects featuring rubberized pavements, measuring durability over five to seven years. The findings indicate that CRM pavement outshines traditional materials in essential performance metrics, assessed through both…

The Times of India · Oct 7