Louisiana

Supreme Court Decision Strikes Down Louisiana Ten Commandments Law: History Repeating Itself

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Louisville, Kentucky – Anne Long vividly remembers the Ten Commandments displayed in her childhood classroom in a Kentucky public school 70 years ago. The large, yellow, plastic tablets went unnoticed by most students. However, the atmosphere shifted in 1978 when Kentucky passed a law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in all public classrooms. Long’s mother, Anne Bowers, along with three other Louisville residents, challenged the law, arguing that it violated the Constitution. The …

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Ten Commandments Clash: CNN Anchor Grills GOP Lawmaker on Controversial Louisiana Bill

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana – In a heated exchange on CNN, State Representative Lauren Ventrella of Louisiana faced off against GOP lawmaker Boris Sanchez over House Bill 71, a controversial mandate regarding the display of the Ten Commandments in schools receiving state funding. Ventrella, one of the co-authors of the bill, defended the legislation which requires a poster-size exhibit of the Ten Commandments in every classroom from kindergarten through university level. The bill has sparked intense …

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Dodie Horton of Louisiana Pushes Controversial Laws Involving Ten Commandments and ‘Don’t Say Gay’ – Civil Liberties Groups Prepare to Fight Back

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Haughton, Louisiana – A Louisiana lawmaker, State Rep. Dodie Horton, has stirred controversy by pushing for a law that mandates the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms across the state. This move is part of Horton’s ongoing involvement in the culture wars, as she also advocates for legislation that prohibits discussions on gender identity and sexual orientation in schools. The Ten Commandments law has been signed by Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, sparking …

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Ten Commandments Mandated in Louisiana Public Schools: Is This Constitutional?

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana has taken a controversial step by becoming the first state to mandate the display of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom, marking a significant move by a Republican-controlled Legislature in alignment with a conservative agenda supported by a new governor. The law, signed by Republican Governor Jeff Landry, requires a poster-sized display of the Ten Commandments in all public classrooms, emphasizing its historical importance rather than solely religious significance. Critics …

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Ten-Commandments-Mandated: Louisiana Makes History as First State to Require Display in Public Schools – What’s Next?

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BATON ROUGE, La. – Louisiana has made history by becoming the first state in the nation to require the display of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom. This move, signed into law by Republican Governor Jeff Landry, marks a significant step in the state’s conservative agenda under new leadership. The legislation mandates that a poster-sized display of the Ten Commandments be prominently featured in all public classrooms, from kindergarten through state-funded universities. The …

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Ten Commandments Requirement Law in Louisiana Sparks Legal Battles – Is It Unconstitutional?

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana has set a precedence by becoming the first state to pass a law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom. The bill, signed into law by Republican Governor Jeff Landry, requires a poster-sized display of the Ten Commandments in all public classrooms, including kindergarten up to state-funded universities. While some argue that the law raises concerns about its constitutionality and predict possible legal challenges, supporters emphasize the …

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Tragedy Strikes: Missing Louisiana Children Found – Murder, Human Trafficking Suspected

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LORANGER, La. – A devastating search for two missing children in Louisiana has come to a tragic end. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office received information from U.S. Marshals in Mississippi regarding the arrest of Daniel Callihan in Jackson, Mississippi, in connection with a homicide. Following this development, a statewide Amber Alert was issued on Thursday. Callihan cooperated with authorities and led them to his vehicle, where 6-year-old Jalie Brunett was discovered alive. Tragically, he also …

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Mom and daughter killed, child injured by alleged kidnapper

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LORANGER, LA – An alleged kidnapping and double homicide involving two children were reported in Tangipahoa Parish on Thursday. Erin Brunett, a 3-year-old girl found kidnapped from her home in rural Tangipahoa Parish, was later found dead in Jackson, Mississippi. Her sibling, who was also abducted, was injured but survived. Erin’s mother, Callie Brunett, 35, had been previously found dead at their home. The suspect in the cases, identified as 36-year-old Daniel Callihan, was said …

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Authorities looking for escaped inmates

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AMITE CITY, LA – Authorities in Louisiana are on the lookout for four inmates who made a daring escape from the Tangipahoa Parish Jail on Sunday night, officials reported. Sheriff Daniel Edwards of Tangipahoa Parish revealed that the inmates managed to breach the facility’s perimeter fence during their recreation time in the jail yard. The escapees have been identified as Omarion Hookfin, 19, Avery Guidry, 19, Jamarcus Cyprian, 20, and Travon Johnson, 21. An inspection …

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Abortion Pills Now Classified as Controlled Substances in Louisiana – Historic Decision by State Governor

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana – In a groundbreaking move, Louisiana has become the first state in the United States to classify abortion pills as controlled substances. This decision, made by Governor John Bel Edwards, marks a significant shift in the state’s approach to reproductive rights. The bill signed into law by Governor Edwards categorizes two commonly used abortion drugs, mifepristone and misoprostol, as controlled dangerous substances. This move is part of a larger effort to restrict …

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