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Former priest who served under two Louisiana governors arrested for allegedly raping disabled child

Mark Francis Ford is accused of sexual crimes allegedly starting in 2004 against a then 10-year-old boy

The Guardian - US · Sep 26, 2025

Louisiana's $3B power upgrade for Meta project raises questions about who should foot the bill

Meta is racing to construct its largest data center yet, a $10 billion facility in northeast Louisiana as big as 70 football fields and requiring more than twice the electricity of New Orleans

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025

Pope identifies successor for embattled New Orleans archbishop after sex abuse settlement

Pope Leo XIV has named a successor to the embattled archbishop of New Orleans two weeks after the archdiocese agreed to a $230 million settlement for survivors of clergy sexual abuse

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025

U.S. Has Experienced Over 300 Politically Motivated Violent Acts Since Capitol Riots: Report

Reuters noted at least 21 people have been killed in political violence this year alone, 14 of them in an attack in New Orleans by a jihadist claiming loyalty to the Islamic State

Latin Times · Sep 12, 2025

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Popeyes (The Chicken Recipe Origin Will Shock You)

The chicken sandwich wars captivated the internet. Popeyes went head-to-head with rivals, sparking endless debates. However, behind the hype is a story few people know. This fast-food giant has a history filled with surprising twists and bold decisions. You think you know the brand behind that crispy, spicy chicken, but…

Budget and the Bees · Sep 12, 2025

Kyle Shanahan Gives Brock Purdy Injury Update Ahead of Week 2 vs. Saints

Purdy is a "long shot" to play on Sunday against New Orleans.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 10, 2025

New Orleans Dad Of Three Earning Up To $20,000 A Month Seeks Help As Wife's $5,000 Credit Card Bills Cause 'Chaos'

A New Orleans father of three, earning up to $20,000 a month, says his wife's $5,000 credit card bills are causing "chaos" in their marriage. Taylor called into "The Ramsey Show" in July to share his frustration, explaining that while he uses credit cards mainly for bills and necessities, his…

Benzinga · Sep 10, 2025

Who are Acid Bath? The chaotic, tragic story of the cult metal band supporting System Of A Down and Queens Of The Stone Age next summer

Despite having their career cut brutally short, Acid Bath remain one of the 90s' most influential metal bands. And now they're back

Metal Hammer · Sep 10, 2025

New Orleans mayor to appear in court on corruption charges tied to alleged affair

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is set to make her first appearance in federal court to face conspiracy, fraud and obstruction charges tied to what prosecutors have described as a yearslong scheme to conceal a romantic relationship with her bodyguard as the two traveled, wined and dined together on taxpayers’…

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025

Twenty Years Later, Katrina Still Haunts the Gulf from New Orleans to Houston

A killer storm two decades past still teaches lessons about survival and resilience in a world where weather is getting more extreme.

Texas Observer · Sep 9, 2025