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Rep. Brandon Gill Introduces Bill to Restrict Taxpayer-Backed Mortgages to U.S. Citizens
U.S. Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) has introduced legislation that would permanently restrict taxpayer-backed home mortgages to U.S. citizens, aiming to prevent future administrations from reversing the policy through executive action. The proposal, known as the Homeownership Eligibility Reform Act (H.R.…
St. Tammany Parish Youth Pastor Arrested on Child Sex Abuse Charges Dating Back to 1990s
A youth pastor affiliated with a St. Tammany Parish church was arrested Friday in connection with allegations that he sexually abused multiple children during the 1990s. According to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, 72-year-old David Mercer was taken into…
Mississippi NAACP Calls for ‘Urgency and Absolute Transparency’ in Ongoing Nolan Wells Death Investigation
The Mississippi State Conference of the NAACP is calling for a thorough, transparent, and urgent investigation into the death of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells, saying the organization is standing with his family as they continue searching for answers. In a…
Slidell man arrested on child sexual abuse material and AI deepfake charges
A Slidell man has been arrested following an investigation into the alleged use of artificial intelligence to create child sexual abuse material. According to the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office, 32-year-old Joseph Impastato III was arrested after investigators received a cyber…
Investigators Say No Evidence of Foul Play Found in Death of Nolan Xavier Wells
Mississippi investigators say they have found no evidence of a crime or foul play in the death of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells, who went missing during a Fourth of July trip to Horn Island. According to Jackson County Sheriff John…
Cash App to Pay $45 Million Settlement Over Fraud Protection Claims
Users of Cash App could see major changes after parent company Block agreed to a $45 million multistate settlement resolving allegations that it failed to adequately protect customers from fraud. According to Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, Louisiana’s share of…
Slidell Man Files Federal Lawsuit After Wrongful Arrest in Fatal Hit-and-Run Case
A Slidell man who was wrongfully arrested in the 2025 hit-and-run death of 6-year-old Jeremiah Ramirez has filed a federal lawsuit against the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office and several current and former members of the agency. Cody Beaudette alleges…
State Senator Larry Selders Dies at 44
Larry Selders, a Louisiana state senator representing Baton Rouge, has died at the age of 44. According to reports, Selders is believed to have suffered a possible heart attack after collapsing Tuesday evening. He had previously been hospitalized in May…
St. Tammany Grand Jury Returns Indictments in Four Separate Child Sexual Abuse Cases
A St. Tammany Parish grand jury has indicted four men in separate cases involving allegations of child sexual abuse, according to the Office of District Attorney Collin Sims. The indictments include charges of first-degree rape, sexual battery, possession of child…
Woman Accused of Interstate Shooting Identified as Volunteer with Governor Landry Recall Campaign
A 63-year-old woman accused of shooting at motorists on Interstate 110 in Baton Rouge and later being linked to a New Orleans carjacking has been identified as a former volunteer with the campaign seeking to recall Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry.…