The Latest Breaking News from Louisiana

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

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

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.

Medical Daily · 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…

The Economic Times · 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.

Medical Daily · Aug 4

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.

We Got This Covered · Aug 3