Independent thinking for complex markets and current events
SHREVEPORT, La. — A Louisiana father fatally shot eight children, including seven of his own, in an attack on his family Sunday morning that stretched across two houses in a Shreveport neighborhood left shaken by one of the nation’s deadliest mass shootings in recent years, police said. Two women, including the gunman’s wife, who was …
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) – Eight children are dead after a shooting on W. 79th Street, ages ranging from 18 months to 15 years old. Police say it started as a domestic dispute, and the suspect tried to run by carjacking and going to Bossier. — Breaking X (@BreakingXAlerts) April 19, 2026 April 19 (UPI) — …
A 57-year-old man was arrested after driving his car into a crowd of people at the Louisiana Lao New Year Festival, injuring 15 bystanders.
A 57-year-old man was arrested after driving his car into a crowd of people at the Louisiana Lao New Year Festival, injuring 15 bystanders.
Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office: A vehicle plowed into pedestrians at the Lao New Year parade in New Iberia. Multiple people hurt, some seriously. The driver is in custody. They’re saying it does NOT appear to be intentional. Source: Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office https://t.co/tIghUHRvwg pic.twitter.com/mMZG8NHg15 — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) April 5, 2026 Front end damage is …
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake on March 6 was the strongest to strike this part of the United States in nearly 14 years, according to the USGS. A magnitude 4.9 earthquake rattled Louisiana on the morning of March 5, striking 36 miles south-southeast of Shreveport, Louisiana, according to the USGS. Preliminarily, it is the biggest earthquake …
Someone explain to me why all this monster AI data Center construction all over America. So ChatGPT can process AI requests? On a quiet patch of former farmland in northeastern Louisiana, a fleet of excavators has leveled more than 2,000 acres of reddish clay earth. This is rural Richland Parish, once a floodplain tangled with …
Federal SNAP benefits face immediate disruption as the government shutdown threatens November payments for approximately 22 million U.S. households. The USDA announced that SNAP benefits will not be paid if the shutdown continues, leaving millions of Americans uncertain about food assistance. This shutdown crisis is separate from the $186 billion in SNAP cuts through 2034 …
Construction workers are swarming a small, rural Louisiana community as they race to build what will become one of the biggest data centers in the world. The drastic change is causing mixed feelings among locals. (AP video: Sophie Bates).
"Speaker Johnson is giving the high ground to the Democrats by discouraging Thomas Massie's petition," a Louisiana Republican told Newsweek. https://t.co/Ig1HpdihUp — Newsweek (@Newsweek) September 8, 2025 “I am becoming increasingly alarmed by Speaker Mike Johnson’s weak leadership, which threatens to fracture the Republican Party and jeopardize our House majority in the 2026 midterms,” McCormick …
An explosion and fire Friday at an automotive supply company in southeast Louisiana sent flames into the air and a tower of thick black smoke billowed above rural communities, forcing nearby residents and an elementary school to evacuate. Officials said no injuries have been reported in the fire at Smitty’s Supply just north of the …
84 illegals were arrested for deportation by ICE on Tuesday at Delta Downs Racetrack Casino in Louisiana: “Along with a criminal investigation, agents are also assessing whether civil penalties are appropriate for the businesses that hired the alleged unauthorized workers.” pic.twitter.com/m8iTQCYDVh — Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) June 19, 2025
The newest edition of the Best States rankings features an Iowa slide, a South Dakota rise and a three-peat at No. 1. The best state in America is home to a diverse and resilient economy, smart students, low crime and a fairly healthy population. You could also say Utah – No. 1 in the Best …
This is my backyard & it’s still coming down pic.twitter.com/b54jC4Vn4E — SAVAGE RAIN (@RAINYDAY4U) January 21, 2025 Blizzard Beach. ❄️⛱️ Unprecedented blizzard warnings for Louisiana along the Gulf coast. This has never happened and should not be happening. This is not normal. The climate has changed. pic.twitter.com/Z2f7qXhQ0O — Ryan Maue (@RyanMaue) January 21, 2025 Crystal …
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has declared a state of emergency in response to a terrorist attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. The attack, which occurred on New Year’s Day, involved a vehicle ramming incident that resulted in multiple casualties. The state of emergency declaration enables federal and local partners to mobilize necessary resources to …
Louisiana and Wisconsin are reporting serious cases of Bird Flu, and California just declared a state of emergency. Are they going to try it again? Last year, Igor Kirillov alleged that the US had plans to manufacture another biological crisis. They killed this guy yesterday. pic.twitter.com/AMPTiRxmqK — Clandestine (@WarClandestine) December 18, 2024 🚨 #BREAKING: CONGRESS …
Republican Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill filed an “emergency lawsuit” against several Harris-Biden administration officials last week after a Chinese migrant with a rare form of tuberculosis illegally entered the US. The lawsuit seeks to prevent federal immigration officials from releasing “potentially infected detainees” that came in contact with the Chinese national – who has …
The numbers are out. AccuWeather’s preliminary estimate for Francine’s total damage and economic losses stands at $9 billion. This figure includes a mix of flooding damage, power outages and even impacts to oil. AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jon Porter notes that because of Francine’s path through the Gulf of Mexico, many oil platforms had to cease …
A 10-year-old confessed to fatally shooting a former Louisiana mayor and his daughter – with witnesses saying an argument over credit card charges for video games sparked the killings Joe Cornelius, 82, and his daughter, Keisha Miles, 31, were shot multiples times by the unidentified minor, who confessed to the shooting, according Minden Police Chief …
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana judges could order surgical castration for people convicted of sex crimes against young children under legislation approved Monday, and if Republican Gov. Jeff Landry signs it into law, the state apparently would be the first with such a punishment. The GOP-controlled Legislature passed the bill giving judges the option …
Reports like these highlight the human cost of policy decisions. They paint a grim picture of organized crime taking advantage of lax border security, with victims of sex trafficking paying the ultimate price. The implication that such operations are facilitated or tolerated under current policies raises profound concerns about national security and human rights. BIDEN …
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Two abortion-inducing drugs could soon be reclassified as controlled and dangerous substances in Louisiana under a first-of-its-kind bill that received final legislative passage Thursday and is expected to be signed into law by the governor. Supporters of the reclassification of mifepristone and misoprostol, commonly known as “abortion pills,” say it …
Legislation banning sanctuary cities in Louisiana was passed 73-26 in the House of Representatives on Monday. Senate Bill 208 would require state and local law enforcement agencies to cooperate with federal immigration authorities and support the enforcement of immigration law. The proposal is headed on Tuesday to the Senate for concurrence. If the Senate approves …
In a groundbreaking move, the state of Louisiana has passed a bill that explicitly bans the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations (UN), and World Economic Forum (WEF) from having any jurisdiction or power within the state. This legislative decision comes as a bold statement against what many see as an encroachment of globalist agendas …
Hopefully more states will follow. https://legiscan.com/LA/text/HB71/id/2978627 h/t Rev El Haitian, Z Altar Boy
A tense situation unfolds in Kenner, Louisiana, as law enforcement responds to an active shooter incident, leaving three officers and two individuals injured. With SWAT teams deployed, authorities urge caution as the scene remains highly dynamic. 🚨#BREAKING: Law enforcement is on the scene of an active shooter with reported injuries including three officers who have …
Louisiana has been making great legislation lately! The Louisiana House of Representatives has passed Bill 71, which requires all schools that receive state funding to display the Ten Commandments. Bill 71, introduced by Rep. Dodie Horton (R), passed 82-19 and will now be voted on by Louisiana’s Senate. The bill states,” Each public school governing …
BATON ROUGE, La. (March 29, 2024) – On Tuesday, the Louisiana Senate unanimously passed a bill that would end state and local cooperation with rules and mandates that may be imposed by international organizations, including the United Nations and the World Health Organization (WHO). Sen. Thomas Pressly and two cosponsors introduced Senate Bill 133 (SB133) …
BATON ROUGE, La. — A bill allowing Louisiana residents, 18 and older, to carry a concealed handgun without a permit received final approval from lawmakers Wednesday. After years of GOP-led efforts for permitless concealed carry, the bill is poised to become law with Gov. Jeff Landry signaling that he plans to sign the legislation. Upon …