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ICE Arrests 80+ Illegal Migrants at Louisiana Racetrack

A joint operation on June 17th by ICE and other federal agencies arrested over 80 illegal migrants, including those with criminal records, at Louisiana's Delta Downs Racetrack for working without authorization; the operation targeted businesses employing unauthorized workers at the racetrack stables...

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Tulane Researcher Resigns, Citing Censorship Over Petrochemical Industry Research

Tulane University researcher Kimberly Terrell resigned Wednesday, accusing university leaders of censorship after her research exposing the Louisiana petrochemical industry's health and racial hiring disparities triggered blowback from donors and elected officials, jeopardizing a university redevelo...

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Priest Denied Parole After Archbishop's Attempt to Cover Up Child Molestation

A Louisiana judge sentenced Father Patrick Wattigny to five years in prison for molesting two children after Archbishop Gregory Aymond initially attempted to allow him to continue his career despite discovering inappropriate texts between Wattigny and a minor; Wattigny's victim's subsequent efforts ...

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Woman Arrested for Aiding in Orleans Justice Center Escape

Darriana Burton, a former Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office employee and girlfriend of escaped inmate Derrick Groves, was arrested Monday for allegedly aiding his escape from the Orleans Justice Center on May 16, facing a felony charge of conspiracy to commit simple escape; the investigation continues...

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Third Arrest Made in Telemundo Reporter's Death

Following the death of Telemundo reporter Adan Manzano in New Orleans after the Super Bowl, authorities arrested a third suspect, Christian Anderson, on charges including robbery and fraud; he allegedly played a key role in a scheme to drug and rob Manzano, alongside two other suspects.

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Embalmed Infant Found in Laundry Shipment

An embalmed infant from Dallas was found inside a shipment of linens delivered to a Shreveport, Louisiana, dry cleaner; authorities are investigating potential negligence by the Dallas funeral home, Golden Gate Funeral Home, that handled the infant.

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Tulane Researcher Resigns, Citing Censorship over Petrochemical Industry Research

Tulane University researcher Kimberly Terrell resigned Wednesday, accusing university leaders of censorship after her research linking the Louisiana petrochemical industry to racial health and hiring disparities triggered blowback from donors and state officials. The university imposed a gag order o...

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Louisiana Chaplain Denied Parole After Admitting Sexual Attraction to Student

In Louisiana, a Catholic high school chaplain, Patrick Wattigny, was denied parole for sending inappropriate text messages to a 16-year-old student and molesting other children; his actions prompted a new state law against grooming.

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Shreveport News Anchor Sues Rival Station for Defamation

Former Shreveport news anchor Bill Lunn sued KTAL, its anchors, and Nexstar for defamation after a report falsely portrayed him as a child predator, despite police clearing him of any wrongdoing; the lawsuit alleges this cost him his career.

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Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans Generates $1.25 Billion Economic Impact

Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans generated a $1.25 billion economic impact for Louisiana, exceeding Las Vegas's Super Bowl LVIII by $373 million, despite having fewer visitors but higher per-capita spending of $5,553 compared to Las Vegas's $2,660; the event created 9,787 jobs.

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Sheriff Seeks to Remove DA from Jailbreak Investigation Amid Political Conflict

On May 16th, ten inmates escaped the Orleans Justice Center in New Orleans after removing a toilet and breaking through a wall; Sheriff Susan Hutson is seeking to remove District Attorney Jason Williams from the investigation due to his public criticism and support of her opponent.

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Orleans Parish Prison Escape: Eight Recaptured, Two Remain at Large

Ten Orleans Parish Prison inmates escaped on May 16th after forcing open a cell door and breaching a wall; eight have been recaptured, but two remain at large, prompting investigations into systemic jail issues and court inefficiencies.

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