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Two Men Killed in Separate Calcasieu Parish Crashes
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Two men were killed in separate crashes in Calcasieu Parish: a head-on collision on La. 27 near Bell City and a three-vehicle crash on I-10 near Sulphur. Four other people were injured, including one critically; both crashes remain under investigation.
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Arkansas Corrections Officer and Louisiana Deputy Arrested in Juvenile Pornography Cases
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A Pope County, Arkansas, corrections officer was fired and arrested on allegations involving distribution, viewing and possession of child sexual abuse material; officials said the alleged conduct occurred off duty and did not involve jail computers. Separately, a former Caddo Parish, Louisiana, reserve deputy was arrested on juvenile pornography and indecent-behavior charges after an investigation prompted by a CyberTipline report.
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Franciscans mark 800th death anniversary
Good News
— Oct 1, 2026
Franciscan communities are marking the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi’s death with jubilee-year services and events, including a Washington-area Transitus commemoration and celebrations in Pakistan centered on peace, humility and the saint’s legacy. The anniversary is also bringing attention to parish life and renewal in Vancouver, while events in Assisi combine worship, music and remembrance.
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US Counties Set Early Voting Dates, Sites
Politics
— Sep 28, 2026
Early voting options for the Nov. 3 elections vary by location: Ohio voting starts Oct. 6, Nevada County’s begins Oct. 5, Ascension Parish’s runs Oct. 20–27, and Tulsa County’s takes place Oct. 28–31; Chicago also opens two Loop voting sites. Officials are offering in-person and, in some areas, mail or drop-box options, with schedules and locations set by local election offices.
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Cornell Bans All Fraternity Parties For The Rest Of Academic Year
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 1h
DA Investigates Alleged LSU Student-Athlete Assault
Sports
— Sep 22, 2026
East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney Hillar Moore has opened a criminal investigation into an alleged October 2025 sexual assault on LSU’s campus involving a football player and a student, stating the matter had previously been reviewed at the campus level and that multiple agencies’ records have been requested for review. The case remains under investigation, with no additional comments from authorities as they gather reports and evidence.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Gaza Catholic School Reopens After Three Years
World
— Sep 15, 2026
Gaza has begun reopening schools after three years of war, with classes resuming in damaged buildings and tents as the education system copes with extensive destruction. The Holy Family School, Gaza’s only Catholic parish school, also reopened for about 1,000 pupils, and for the first time all Christian students will study together in one school, a symbol of communal resilience amid ongoing hardship.
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California Establishes 24.56-Mile St. Francis Pilgrimage Route
World
— Sep 17, 2026
A new Camino de San Francisco pilgrimage route in California traces Mission San Rafael Arcángel to Mission Dolores, offering four segments to accommodate different journey lengths during the Jubilee Year of St. Francis. Catholic communities are also commemorating the Transitus of St. Francis and promoting Jubilee Year indulgences with parish celebrations, pilgrimages to churches named after the saint, and related events such as pet blessings.
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Colbert Convicted in Manzano Death; White Acquitted
World
— Sep 15, 2026
The Jefferson Parish trial of Danette Colbert and Rickey White continued with closing arguments asserting they drugged and robbed victims, including Kansas City sports reporter Adan Manzano who died in a Kenner hotel room while covering Super Bowl LIX. Testimony from a third defendant, Christian Anderson, who pleaded guilty to lesser charges, described a years-long scheme and implicated White and Colbert, as prosecutors outline a pattern of drugging, theft, and coercion.
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Two Teens Dead in Cameron Parish Bus Crash
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— Aug 26, 2026
A Cameron Parish crash on La. 27 near Shawnee Lane involving a car and a charter bus left two 19-year-olds dead and multiple others injured, with authorities treating the incident as an ongoing investigation. Investigators say both drivers underwent routine toxicology testing, and details about the cause remain unclear as they assess the scene and gather information from bus passengers and witnesses.
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Attachment styles, not chemistry, run the chase-and-withdraw trap
Attachment strategies—not chemistry or character—drive the chase-and-withdraw pattern that keeps couples stuck.
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Mother, 6, killed in Iberville Parish apartment fire
World
— Aug 31, 2026
A fire at the Ridgewood Apartments in Maringouin killed a mother and her 6-year-old son, with roughly 10 to 15 residents displaced. The blaze is under investigation by the State Fire Marshal as officials say the cause has not yet been determined.
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DANIEL MCCARTHY: Keep Children Safe From Transgender Politics
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— Sep 3, 2025
Before Robin Westman murdered two children and wounded many more at Minneapolis’s Annunciation Catholic School, Robin was Robert, a troubled teenager whose mother worked for the parish. Robert’s mother approved the name…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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TIM HUELSKAMP: Catholic Turnout Could Provide The Tipping Point For A Trump Victory
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— Aug 29, 2024
The path to victory for former President Donald Trump and the Republican Party runs through the 2,585 Catholic parishes in Arizona, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. These six states are the…
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19 Students Hospitalized After Louisiana School Bus Crash
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— Sep 12, 2026
A Grant Parish school bus crash on Highway 71 north of Montgomery involved 21 students, with 19 hospitalized and two airlifted to a trauma center; authorities reported no confirmed fatalities and Louisiana State Police are leading the investigation, while the school district thanked first responders and urged privacy for those affected.
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The school district did right thanking the responders first after 19 students ended up in hospitals.
Archdiocese Investigating Parish After Historic Church Is Used to Host ‘God Is Trans’ Event
Reporting
— May 9, 2023
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York is investigating a Manhattan church after it hosted a display contrary to the Christian understanding of God. The Church of St. Paul the Apostle exhibited an art display called…
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America’s Electric Grid Could Throw Wrench In Big Tech’s AI Dreams
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Teachers Receive Massive Bonuses After Big Tech’s Data Center Comes To Town
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— Jun 12, 2026
Some Louisiana teachers will receive bonuses of more than $50,000 after increased tax revenue from Meta’s nearby data center. Richland Parish Chamber of Commerce founder Scott Franklin said that “vested, certified…
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Jim Carrey vs Adam Sandler
Yourlist
— VS Battle
Rubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.
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Woman Whose Accusation Led to the Murder of Emmett Till Dies at 88
Reporting
— Apr 28, 2023
The white woman whose accusation led to the murder of a young, Black, boy in 1955 has died. Carolyn Bryant Donham died on Tuesday in Louisiana at the age of 88, as confirmed by the Calcasieu Parish coroner’s office to…
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GOP Candidate’s Loss by 1 Vote Prompts Calls for Whole New Election After Issue of Shady Count Raised
Reporting
— Nov 26, 2023
A tight Louisiana election has now become an even more complex issue now that two people have been found to have voted twice in an election decided by one vote. A runoff election for Caddo Parish sheriff was held on…
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Sheriff’s Office Issues Warning After Elderly Man Falls Victim to ‘Bizarre’ New Fraud Scheme
Reporting
— Mar 18, 2023
Seniors are being warned about a new scam that took place in southern Louisiana and led to an elderly man losing a large sum of money. On March 6, the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office was called to hear how two…
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GOP Rep Reveals Who His Guest Is for the SOTU: He Has ‘Seen Firsthand the Disastrous Results’ of the Biden Admin
Reporting
— Feb 7, 2023
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) shared who he has chosen to be his guest for President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address. In a statement, Scalise shared his guest will be Jefferson Parish Coroner Dr…
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Marriage fails as a translation problem, not missing love
Most 'we fell out of love' stories are two people speaking real care in dialects the other cannot hear.
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Chris Christie’s Niece Kicked Off Flight – Allegedly Took 6 Officers to Wrangle Her In, And One Got Bit
Reporting
— Dec 5, 2022
Jefferson Parish sheriff’s deputies had a battle on their hands on Thanksgiving Day at Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans, Louisiana, when the niece of former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie attacked…
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Christian School Battles ‘Gender Identity’ Law That Forces Hiring of LGBT Teachers, Other Faiths Offer Critical Support
Reporting
— Nov 26, 2023
A Michigan Catholic school is fighting back against a state law it says would require the school to violate its beliefs to appease state authorities. Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish of Grand Rapids is being supported by…
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Starving, Sick Puppy Found in Middle of Busy Road Travels Over 1,300 Miles to Find New Home
Reporting
— Sep 21, 2022
On a hot day in August, a woman spotted a small, hairless animal dodging traffic on a busy road in Iberville Parish, Louisiana. It was a puppy, covered in wounds and emaciated, and the woman stopped to help, knowing…
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Gas Station Emergency Leads to Death of 5-Year-Old, Parents Charged With Neglect and Homicide
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— Jan 19, 2026
A frantic call for help on New Year’s Day set off a chain of events that ended in tragedy for a 5-year-old boy in Louisiana and criminal charges for his parents. According to PEOPLE , deputies with the Ascension Parish…
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Crashes and Road Work Cause Closures Across North America
Weather
— Sep 9, 2026
Road closures are planned across several jurisdictions this week, including Breese Road in Allen County, Gulino Road in Tangipahoa Parish, Hume Road in Perry Township, and residential corridors in American Township, with times ranging from morning to early afternoon and weather-dependent cautions. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes and expect access restrictions or temporary through-traffic bans.
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Would Supreme Court Protect Your Lightsaber In A Time Far, Far Away?
Harold Hutchison · 6 min · 2h
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