SUMMARY: Three people were arrested following a July 30 search of a Slidell home where stolen vehicles, drugs, and illegal firearms were found. Police seized marijuana, THC edibles, ecstasy with methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, $13,000, eight illegal firearms (two stolen), and three stolen vehicles. 17-year-old Ma’layja Williams faces charges including possession with intent to distribute marijuana and obstruction of justice. William Williams, 45, and Demetra Williams, 42, were arrested with multiple charges such as possession with intent to distribute drugs, possession of stolen firearms, and illegal weapon possession. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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SUMMARY: After Bolt’s Downtown closure, Lafayette’s queer community faced challenges finding safe, visible spaces amid political erasure of queer identity. Candice Broussard, a late-coming-out queer artist, found most community spaces were intimate and hidden, discovered through word of mouth, making belonging isolating yet meaningful. Pride Acadiana and queer-owned businesses like Straw Cove Bakery foster inclusivity year-round, not just during Pride Month, offering visibility and belonging. Events like Queer Kickball and grassroots gatherings fill gaps but highlight the lack of permanent safe spaces. With Bolt reopening as The Library, there is hope for more accessible, enduring queer community hubs in Lafayette.

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SUMMARY: Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast is closing its Louisiana health centers in Baton Rouge and New Orleans on September 30, 2025, ending over 40 years of service. The decision comes amid ongoing political opposition and judicial challenges targeting reproductive health care providers. Planned Parenthood offered a wide range of services including cancer screenings, birth control, gender-affirming care, and abortion assistance. Leadership cited relentless political attacks as key reasons for closure. Last year, nearly 18,000 visits were recorded at Louisiana centers. Governor Jeff Landry and Attorney General Liz Murrill praised the closure as a victory for the pro-life movement and protection of life in the state.

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