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Spirited investigations editor/reporter for @nolanews/@theadvocatebr. Past @propublica local reporting fellow. 💌 [email protected].
Louisiana, USA
Joined December 2011
Today we unveil "For Dear Life," my deep dive for @NOLAnews/@theadvocatebr into why Louisiana's infant mortality rates are among the highest in the developed world, and the families carrying these tragedies. Here's our first story: .
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MONROE — With each sweep of the ultrasound wand across Amber Davis’s protruding belly, her diagnosis grew more dire.
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RT @NOLAnews: With city forever changed, New Orleans marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina
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The date will provide another opportunity to reflect upon what has and has not happened since the storm and the largely manmade destruction that accompanied it.
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Such powerful images and remembrances of Hurricane Katrina, 20 years later from the @NOLAnews photo staff who documented it at the time:.
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"Something was wrong. The hurricane had passed earlier and it had not rained in hours. So why was the water still rising?"
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RT @theadvocatebr: As public debates new LSU arena, Baton Rouge council signs off on new tax near campus
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Baton Rouge Metro Council authorized a new tax to be levied near the area picked for a proposed new LSU arena, which has drawn much scrutiny from the public.
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RT @theadvocatebr: Hospitalized with postpartum depression, how a Louisiana mom learned 'it's O.K. to talk about it'
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“A lot of times, people are like, ‘I don’t want to talk about it because motherhood is supposed to be all peaches and cream and roses,’” she said. “But like anything, it takes time, it takes work, it...
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At the inpatient mental health unit at Woman's Hospital in Baton Rouge, 68% of patients were on Medicaid. The Trump admin has called for nearly $1 trillion in cuts to that program. More than 100,000 people in Louisiana are expected to lose coverage.
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“A lot of times, people are like, ‘I don’t want to talk about it because motherhood is supposed to be all peaches and cream and roses,’” she said. “But like anything, it takes time, it takes work, it...
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Brittany Lane felt like she couldn’t do it anymore. She was diagnosed with postpartum depression, struggling with 5 kids. Here’s her journey through getting impatient mental health treatment in a new unit in Louisiana: .
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“A lot of times, people are like, ‘I don’t want to talk about it because motherhood is supposed to be all peaches and cream and roses,’” she said. “But like anything, it takes time, it takes work, it...
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They helped rebuild New Orleans after Katrina, became active members of local churches, built lives and families. Now they're stuck in an ICE detention center as the Trump administration tries to deport them. Important story from @rjamesfinn:.
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Two cousins came from Guatemala to rebuild New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Twenty years later they're in Louisiana ICE detention, awaiting deportation.
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Shaq says he supports and plans to invest in the proposed LSU arena project where the lone finalist developer has been implicated in a bid rigging scheme in Texas. Former OVG CEO indicted related to that arena project. LSU deal would require public $$$.
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"LSU and Baton Rouge deserve a world-class arena," Shaq said in a statement Friday.
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Massive, $700 million auto dealership sale in Louisiana. Matt McKay is selling off his auto empire. Scoop from @theadvocatebr: .
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Baton Rouge's All Star Automotive Group sold in record Louisiana car dealership sale.
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Will charges stick against Nola mayor LaToya Cantrell?.“This is a different type of public corruption case. The allegations are serious, but this is not somebody who walked away with tens of thousands of dollars in exchange for taking an official act.”.
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Over 44 pages, Cantrell is accused of a series of illegal actions, including withholding or deleting records and lying to the feds to conceal a romance with Jeffrey Vappie. In federal legal circles,...
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Interesting yarn from @joey_cranney about Golden Meadow, known for its great fishing near Louisiana's coast, where a contentious election for police chief has now led to an arrest.
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The former police chief in Golden Meadow is accused of deleting 12 years' worth of records after losing in the 2024 election.
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RT @NOLAnews: Mayor LaToya Cantrell is indicted, but will it lead to conviction? Legal experts aren't so sure.
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Over 44 pages, Cantrell is accused of a series of illegal actions, including withholding or deleting records and lying to the feds to conceal a romance with Jeffrey Vappie. In federal legal circles,...
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RT @tegbridges: 'Lamest of lame ducks.' Indicted New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell not expected to finish her agenda. #lagov #lalege https:….
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“The big question right now is... will the mayor shield herself from public scrutiny?” asked Council member Joe Giarrusso III.
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RT @joey_cranney: Asked directly if she was having an affair with her bodyguard in January 2023, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said it….
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RT @NOLAnews: LaToya Cantrell has been indicted. See timeline of investigation into New Orleans mayor.
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Here's a look at how the years-long investigation into Mayor LaToya Cantrell developed.
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RT @NOLAnews: Federal grand jury indicts New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell after years-long investigation
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A federal grand jury has indicted New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell.
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RT @tegbridges: Radio host, political player, Louisiana state worker: Does Jeff Crouere wear too many hats? #lalege #lagov .
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He doesn't note that he’s interviewing his boss when Fleming appears on his show once a month to discuss his work at treasury and to criticize Cassidy. “I’m not trying to hide that," he said. "People...
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RT @theadvocatebr: Audit finds Baton Rouge mismanaged millions in housing money, federal investigation underway
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East Baton Rouge Parish's Office of Community Development mismanaged millions of dollars in housing money and is under investigation by federal law enforcement.
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