LSU Manship School News Service – The Times of Houma/Thibodaux

July 23, 2023

Fifty years after fatal shooting: Milton Scott’s family, FBI agents talk about the emotional toll

Floyd's death, along with the deaths of others like Tamir Rice, Michael Brown, Alton Sterling and Daunte Wright, show how in the years since Scott’s death, officer-involved shootings have continued to haunt Black communities and rupture families.

July 22, 2023

The fatal shooting of Milton X Scott: Separated by a door and perspectives, a routine arrest turned deadly in 1973

In recent interviews, Scott’s widow and the agents agreed on one point: The loss of a life taken in less than five minutes could have been prevented.

July 19, 2023

Louisiana lawmakers override governor’s veto on gender-affirming care ban

Lawmakers on Tuesday overrode the governor’s veto of a bill banning gender-affirming care for minors. House Republicans fell short of the 70 members needed to override vetoes of two other bills involving LGBTQ individuals.

July 16, 2023

‘We’re not done yet’: Businesses key in preserving Cajun culture

Many visitors to Louisiana meet its culture through the lens of Cajun food and music. But economics, COVID-19, natural disasters and generational turnovers have forced some businesses to close their doors – taking long-standing traditions when they go.