A 64-year-old Iranian woman taken from her New Orleans home by ICE agents last month is back home. With the help of Congressman Steve Scalise and others, Donna Kashanian (ka-SHAHN-ee-in) was released from ICE custody this week. She had been living in the U.S. legally since 1978. After U.S. military planes bombed targets in Iran, Kashanian was taken from her home June 22nd by masked ICE agents wearing tactical gear as she was tending to her garden. Following national outcry and outreach from elected officials from both parties, Kashanian was allowed to return home as her case plays out.
Louisiana Democrats say they plan on making inroads ahead of the midterm elections by launching what they call the “Fight For Our Lives.” State Party Executive Director Dadrius (“Darius”) Lanus says the party can become a better party by Louisiana becoming a better state.
For decades cotton was king. But this year the Louisiana cotton crop is expected to be the smallest in history. State Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says farmers will not spend time growing a crop that’s hard to turn a profit.
The number of cotton gins has also declined from 56 in 2001 to 15 today.
University High in Baton Rouge two-way lineman Lamar Brown is set to make his commitment at 12:15 p.m. tomorrow. Zach Nagy of SI on LSU says he’s been a top priority for LSU’s staff, who currently have two D-line commits in the 2026 class.