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Warnings issued after 9-year-old injured while participating in social media ‘fire challenge’

The child is in ‘unbearable pain,’ New Orleans officials said

The Independent UK · Oct 20

‘Big business’: little-known court system in Louisiana churns out thousands of evictions – and millions in fees for judges

Guardian investigation: Louisiana’s justice of the peace court system may violate tenants’ constitutional rights as eviction fees boost judges’ incomes

The Guardian - US · Oct 20

Woman wins $1,800 wrongful eviction award despite not being named on lease

Joddice Taylor was wrongfully evicted from her apartment after the death of her partner, Nelson Ragas. The Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal upheld her lawsuit, awarding her $1,800 in damages. Despite not being named on the lease, the court stated occupants have eviction protections. The court found that proper…

The Times of India · Oct 19

Hayley Williams Calls MAGA 'Pieces of S***' and Declares 'The KKK Look Different' at Louisiana Gig

Hayley Williams' MAGA remarks at a New Orleans concert included a profane insult, a KKK reference and an appeal to vote in November's midterms.

International Business Times UK · Oct 13

Hayley Williams Urges Fans to Vote in November After Calling MAGA Supporters 'Pieces of Sh*t' on Stage

Hayley Williams urged fans to vote in November during a New Orleans concert before directing profane criticism at MAGA and referencing the Ku Klux Klan.

International Business Times UK · Oct 12

New Orleans court deputy who handcuffed journalist disciplined – for violating etiquette

Herschel Green handcuffed WWL producer and lawyer for not leaving public space, but was only punished for arguing about it with administrator

The Guardian - US · Oct 10

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

Man Legally Named 'Santa Claus' Sentenced to Five Years for Sexting Someone He Believed Was a 15-Year-Old Boy

A 75-year-old New Orleans man who legally changed his name to Santa Claus has received a five-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to computer-aided solicitation of a minor.

International Business Times UK · Oct 9

A New Orleans judge wanted to press charges against a TV news station. But it hadn’t violated any law

Kimya Holmes relied on a repealed law to force WWL Louisiana to remove details of a gift she received from a man accused of pandemic-relief fraud

The Guardian - US · Oct 7

Bijan Robinson steals show as Saints slip to 'embarrassing' loss on 20th 'Domecoming' anniversary

The celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Superdome reopening after Hurricane Katrina ended on a sour note for the Saints

The Independent UK · Oct 6