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Marilyn Manson accuser shares new statement: "I stand tall, unafraid"
The woman behind a Jane Doe sexual assault lawsuit against Marylin Manson has publicly identified herself as Bianca Allaine Kyne. Kyne sued Manson, born Brian Warner, in 2023, and accuses him of abusing her at age 16 in New Orleans in 1995 and in New York in 1999 after she turned 18.
Federal judge rules in favor of incarcerated men
BATON ROUGE - Angola inmates who work on the Farm Line, where they tend crops by hand, are caught in a battle between advocates and state officials over how to handle Louisiana's dangerous heat. Advocates for some of the inmates sued the state in federal court to force more protections...
Nine states approved bills related to noncitizen voting, voters in eight states will consider ballot measures this November
Nine states, including seven with Republican trifectas, have enacted legislation this year related to the eligibility of noncitizens to vote. In total, voters in eight states will consider ballot measures related to noncitizen voting at the November general election. In Louisiana, SB 436 requires proof of citizenship for voter registration...
The far-right fuss over voter rolls isn’t about election integrity. It’s an effort to suppress.
If you’re to believe the far right, our voter rolls face constant peril from the threat of ill-willed hackers, nefarious foreign conspirators and evil villains that make James Bond’s various nemeses look like Teletubbies. I could argue that Teletubbies are actually evil in their own way, but the point is that Republican leaders from Congress […] The post The far-right fuss over voter rolls isn’t about election integrity. It’s an effort to suppress. appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
Thibodaux couple facing Ethics Board charges after investigation into billing for mowing
A Thibodaux couple who served as volunteer commissioners on their neighborhood’s sewer board are charged with violating state ethics laws for reportedly billing that body nearly $10,000 for lawn mowing that they approved themselves. Francis and Priscilla Breaux served on Lafourche Parish Sewerage District #7 Board between 2007 and...
InspireNOLA to Host Biggest Drive-Thru Back To School Giveaway
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Join InspireNOLA and partners on Saturday, July 27, for the annual Drive-Thru Back to School Backpack and School Supply Giveaway starting at 10 a.m. at McDonogh 35 Senior High School, 4000 Cadillac St., New Orleans, LA 70122. Families from across the New Orleans area...
“Chalk it Up” Youth Art Contest set to Add Color to Thibodaux Sidewalks
The Thibodaux Recreation Department has announced the “Chalk it Up” sidewalk chalk art contest, scheduled for Thursday, August 1. The art event, held at the Peltier Park Recreation Pavilion, is open to participants ages four to sixteen and promises a fun and creative experience for the whole community.
New Orleans Award Winning Songwriter Devious Curates “New Era New Orleans”
New Orleans Award Winning songwriter Devious presents some of the hottest New Orleans artists that represent the new era. New Era New Orleans was curated and mixed by the Grammy credited songwriter. Devious continues to represent the culture. New Era New Orleans features Rob49, Ydtheillest, Junior Montana, I’sis, Curren$y, Lil Wildlife, Kuttagang J Blackk, Daniel Heartless, Coyungin, Jay Murkk, Allay Earhart, Paco Troxclair, S-8ighty, Lil Iceberg, Lil Soulja Slim, Young Juve, Level, Neno Clavin, Jazzysonola, Amaayah A, JayArson, Michael Orleanz, and more.
Closing signs go up at appliance store in struggling Slidell mall
Conn’s HomePlus, a national appliances and electronics retailer that gave Slidell’s struggling North Shore Square Mall a boost when it opened there in the summer of 2019, appears set to close. Company officials could not be reached for comment, but an employee at the Slidell location confirmed the...
La. trampoline gymnast Alexi Shostak heads to Paris Olympics; New Orleans Shakespeare Festival closes season with ‘Julius Caesar’
Terrance Winn loved sports, was a smart student and planned to go to college. And then at 16, he was arrested for murder, charged as an adult and sentenced to life in prison. 30 years later, Winn was released. He’s now a prison reform advocate and the director of a group that helps mentor kids and keep them out of jail.
Covington Man Charged After Alleged Facebook Catfishing Scheme Leads to Armed Robbery
A Covington man's quest for romance turned into a harrowing tale of deception and robbery, as detailed by local authorities. On the evening of July 4, an individual was lured to the Sunrise Apartments on Simonton Street for what he believed would be a date with a woman he met on Facebook named "Ariel." However, upon his arrival, he was confronted by a male assailant, identified by police as 27-year-old Demarieo Howard, who demanded money at gunpoint.
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