A recent decision by a panel of three federal judges has struck down a Louisiana law that aimed to display the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom across the state. This ruling is a significant victory for groups advocating for the separation of church and state. They argue that such a
The British public got a glimpse into the royal family's daily life during a recent event. A lip reader picked up on a quiet moment between Kate Middleton and her youngest son, Prince Louis. This happened as they were heading back inside Buckingham Palace after the Red Arrows flypast. Middleton had
The royal family's annual birthday celebration for King Charles is always a grand event. This year, the spotlight was on the young princes and princess. Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis joined their parents, Prince William and Kate, on the Buckingham Palace balcony. This wasn't th
Kathleen Blanco made history as the first and only woman to be elected as Louisiana's governor. Her time in office was marked by significant challenges, particularly the catastrophic Hurricane Katrina. This storm became a defining moment of her governorship, earning her the nickname "Katrina governo
The St. Louis area was hit hard by a massive tornado on a recent Friday. This was not just any tornado. It was a monster, stretching over 23 miles and leaving a path of destruction almost a mile wide in some spots. The winds were insane, reaching speeds of up to 152 mph. This was no ordinary storm.
The Mississippi River is a powerful force. It has shaped the landscape of Louisiana for thousands of years. Now, there is a plan to use this power to build new land and protect the state's coast. This plan is called river diversion. It involves redirecting some of the river's water and sediment
The current Pope, Leo XIV, has roots that go deep into Louisiana's rich and complex history. His family tree reveals ties to the Creole community, a group known for their mixed heritage and significant influence in the region. This connection highlights the intricate web of race and class that has s
Louisiana is currently grappling with a significant increase in whooping cough cases. This respiratory illness, caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis, is making a comeback. The numbers are alarming. In just the first four months of 2025, there were 164 reported cases. This is more than the to
In 2022, the Supreme Court's ruling in the Dobbs case led Louisiana to implement a strict law that effectively outlawed almost all abortions. This law, known as a "trigger law, " went into effect immediately after the court's decision. Since then, efforts to modify this law to include exceptions for
A recent court decision has put a spotlight on the ongoing legal battle of Rümeysa Öztürk, a Tufts University doctoral student. Öztürk, a Turkish national, was unexpectedly taken into custody by federal agents near her home in Massachusetts. This incident occurred last month. This is not a typical
