Few years on the Earth
In a courtroom in Chalmette, Louisiana, a case that has shaken the local community and highlighted ongoing issues of abuse within religious institutions came to a partial resolution. Milton Otto Martin III, a 58-year-old Pentecostal pastor, was convicted of indecent behavior with a juvenile following a three-day trial. While he was acquitted of the more … Read more
The U.S. Supreme Court has taken up a significant case testing the limits of religious freedom protections within America’s prison system. The case centers on Damon Landor, a former Louisiana inmate and follower of the Rastafari faith, whose decades-long dreadlocks were forcibly cut by prison officials in 2020. Landor contends that the act violated his … Read more
On September 21, 2025, health officials in Louisiana reported the tragic death of a resident due to a rare but severe infection caused by Vibrio vulnificus, a waterborne bacterium found in warm coastal waters. This incident has raised concerns about the risks associated with exposure to contaminated water, particularly in the Gulf Coast region, where … Read more
The Shreveport Aquarium in Louisiana has recently become the center of scientific fascination and public intrigue following the mysterious birth of a baby shark named Yoko. The peculiarity lies in the fact that baby shark was born in a tank inhabited exclusively by female swell sharks. This unexpected event has sparked discussions around unusual reproductive … Read more
The United States recently recorded its first human death caused by the H5N1 bird flu virus, marking a significant and concerning development in the ongoing global battle against avian influenza. The victim, a 66-year-old man from Louisiana, succumbed to the infection after direct exposure to infected birds. This tragic case has raised alarms among health … Read more