Miss Universe 2022 results: Harnaaz Sandhu crowns R’Bonney Gabriel in New Orleans, Louisiana

beauty pageant: Miss Universe edition: 71st date: January 14, 2023 venue: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States broadcasters: JKN18, JKN-CNBC, Telemundo, The Roku Channel hosts: Jeannie Mai, Olivia Culpo commentators: Catriona Gray, Zuri Hall performers: Big Freedia, Big Sam's Funky Nation, Amanda Shaw, Tank and the Bangas, Yolanda Adams judges: Ximena … Continue reading Miss Universe 2022 results: Harnaaz Sandhu crowns R’Bonney Gabriel in New Orleans, Louisiana

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84 Miss Universe 2022 candidates competing in New Orleans, Louisiana

On October 26, 2022, JKN Global Group acquired the Miss Universe Organization for $14 million, making Anne Jakrajutatip the first transgender owner. The Miss Universe 2022 pageant will occur on January 14, 2023, with 84 contestants. This edition is the last for unmarried women and will soon include mothers in future competitions.

Louisiana’s Dakota Theriot to serve 5 life sentences in Angola 

Dakota Michael Theriot, 25, of Louisiana, United States is the son of Keith Theriot and the stepson of Elizabeth Theriot. Dakota was in a relationship with Summer Ernest, the daughter of Billy Ernest and the sister of Tanner Ernest. On January 26, 2019, Dakota shot Summer, Billy and Tanner in Walker, Livingston Parish, Louisiana, stole Billy's … Continue reading Louisiana’s Dakota Theriot to serve 5 life sentences in Angola 

Kenya Butler-Small biography: 10 things about ex-Amtrak employee from New Orleans, Louisiana

Kenya Christell Butler-Small is a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Here are 10 more things about her: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaiSRszCChU She is also known as Kenya Blazio. Aside from New Orleans, she has lived in other parts of Louisiana including Harvey. She has lived in different parts of Texas, USA including Katy, Tomball and Houston … Continue reading Kenya Butler-Small biography: 10 things about ex-Amtrak employee from New Orleans, Louisiana

Addis, Louisiana cop David Cauthron chases Tyquel Zanders, hits car of Liam Dunn, Maggie Dunn, Caroline Gill

Tyquel Zanders, 24, of Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana allegedly stole his father's 2016 Nissan Altima from the car owner's home in Baton Rouge on December 31, 2022. Zanders was not welcome in the home. Shortly after, Baton Rouge Police Department officers caught up to the stolen car and began a pursuit. During … Continue reading Addis, Louisiana cop David Cauthron chases Tyquel Zanders, hits car of Liam Dunn, Maggie Dunn, Caroline Gill

Why Louisiana’s Travis Clark is no longer a priest; What happened to Mindy Lynn Dixon, Melissa Kamon Cheng 

Travis John Clark, 39, of Louisiana, United States was ordained as Catholic priest in 2013. He joined the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Pearl River, St. Tammany, Louisiana in 2019. On September 30, 2020, Clark was inside the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church with Mindy Lynn Dixon, now 42, of Kent, King County, Washington, USA … Continue reading Why Louisiana’s Travis Clark is no longer a priest; What happened to Mindy Lynn Dixon, Melissa Kamon Cheng 

August Alsina biography: 13 things about singer born in New Orleans, Louisiana

August Anthony Alsina Jr. is a singer, a songwriter and a rapper born in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States to the late August Alsina Sr. and Sheila Alsina. Here are 13 more things about the musician: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hhXwIJ-8Bc He was inspired to sing by Lauryn Hill in "Sister Act 2", which was released on December 10, … Continue reading August Alsina biography: 13 things about singer born in New Orleans, Louisiana

Slidell, Louisiana’s Rodney Vicknair pleads guilty to federal civil rights offense

Rodney Paul Vicknair, 55, of Slidell, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, United States is a former police officer with the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD). He joined the police force in 2007. In 2009, Vicknair took down a woman’s license plate number at a grocery store parking lot so he could look up her personal information. … Continue reading Slidell, Louisiana’s Rodney Vicknair pleads guilty to federal civil rights offense

2022 Louisiana congressmen are Steve Scalise, Troy Carter, Clay Higgins, Mike Johnson, Julia Letlow, Garret Graves

Baton Rouge, Louisiana's capital, has Sharon Weston Broome as mayor since 2017. The state's congressmen, re-elected on November 8, 2022, include Steve Scalise, Troy Carter, Clay Higgins, Mike Johnson, Julia Letlow, and Garret Graves. Each congressman represents a distinct district, with various birth cities across Louisiana.

Centreville, Mississippi native John Kennedy elected Louisiana senator

John Neely Kennedy, born in Mississippi and raised in Louisiana, is a distinguished lawyer and Republican politician. He served as Louisiana's treasurer from 2000 to 2017 and became a U.S. senator in 2017, winning reelection in 2022. He also taught law at Louisiana State University and holds degrees from notable institutions.