Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

RevMelanieNOLA @revmelanienola.bsky.social · 1h

Bogus charge, this man should go free

Texas appeals court again pauses execution of Robert Roberson in shaken baby case

apnews.com/article/texa...

Texas appeals court again pauses execution of Robert Roberson in shaken baby case

Texas’ top criminal court has again paused the execution of Robert Roberson, just days before he had been set to become the first person in the U.S. put to death in a shaken baby case.

apnews.com

Reposted by RevMelanieNOLA

Stan Oklobdzija @stano.bsky.social · 12h

This guy butt-dialed a constitutional crisis. Amazing.

Brad Heath @bradheath.bsky.social · 17h

WSJ: President Trump believed his Truth Social post demanding prosecutions of James Comey and other political foes was a private message to his attorney general, and "and was surprised to learn it was public."

www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

8 110 590

Reposted by RevMelanieNOLA

Anonima NOLA @anonimanola.bsky.social · 1h

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

2 2

Reposted by RevMelanieNOLA

nolafredo.bsky.social @nolafredo.bsky.social · 1h

How do you see this footage and not think that something's gone horribly incredibly wrong with America?

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 3h

CHICAGO — Outside an elementary school during dismissal… horrifying. What have we become?

3 4

Reposted by RevMelanieNOLA

Michelle Laissez les bons temps rouler. @michellelabelle.bsky.social · 1h

Hey y'all... Broad Ave. Pharmacy have covid and flu shots and you can just walk in. Locally owned and excellent service...
Go get ya some.

a cartoon girl with a turtle hat is holding a syringe and says got your shot

ALT: a cartoon girl with a turtle hat is holding a syringe and says got your shot

media.tenor.com

4 4

RevMelanieNOLA @revmelanienola.bsky.social · 1h

Hoping to finish the custom dress in the fabric from Ghana today. Client was very happy at the final fitting and there’s just a few things left to do.

3

RevMelanieNOLA @revmelanienola.bsky.social · 1h

You couldn’t be a bigger gator booster if you tried

1

RevMelanieNOLA @revmelanienola.bsky.social · 1h

Same

Reposted by RevMelanieNOLA

Couillon @diabsoule.bsky.social · 2h

Cancer Alley has cancer. Thanks, Johns Hopkins! www.wbrz.com/news/environ...

Environmental activists react to new study of cancer risk across river parishes

BATON ROUGE - A new study released by Johns Hopkins University on Monday revealed data on the cancer risk in industrial areas stretching from New Orleans to Baton Rouge, referred to by some as Cancer ...

www.wbrz.com

3

RevMelanieNOLA @revmelanienola.bsky.social · 2h

I cancelled a special birthday Date Night at a Gulf Coast hotel because they wouldn’t let me switch which card to pay for it. For lack of bother to do some paperwork, they lost the whole thing.

1

Reposted by RevMelanieNOLA

Surly Buddhist @surlybuddhist.bsky.social · 3h

LOL

Prime Day Deals Are Mostly Just... the Price of Products Pre-Tariffs

Don't jump on a Prime Day deal until you check the price history.

gizmodo.com

3 7

RevMelanieNOLA @revmelanienola.bsky.social · 2h

I wish I had a can of old fashioned biscuits in the house right now

Reposted by RevMelanieNOLA

Marta Jewson @martajewson.bsky.social · 2h

Morning #accessfest! Join us this afternoon for a panel on special education services, know your rights under federal law and learn how to investigate services, funding, and (not so public) settlements.

With @bethhawkins.bsky.social @mandymclaren.bsky.social for @ire.org

3 2

RevMelanieNOLA @revmelanienola.bsky.social · 2h

Watched episodes of 2 shows last night, one filmed in 2004 and the other this year, and both hinged on shenanigans with organ transplants.

Reposted by RevMelanieNOLA

Anonima NOLA @anonimanola.bsky.social · 2h

Cancer risks in parts of Louisiana's industrial area between New Orleans and Baton Rouge are up to 11 times higher than estimates by the Environmental Protection Agency, according to a study by scientists at Johns Hopkins University.
www.nola.com/news/environ...

Cancer risk in Louisiana's industrial parishes is underestimated by EPA, study says

All of the census tracts in the study had "unacceptable" levels of cancer risk, Johns Hopkins researchers found.

www.nola.com

3 1

Reposted by RevMelanieNOLA

ANTIGRAVITY Magazine @antigravitymag.bsky.social · 2h

The Nine of Swords, Page of Cups, and Knight of Wands are your tarot cards this month. antigravitymagazine.com/column/tarot...

TAROT - ANTIGRAVITY Magazine

Nine of Swords § Page of Cups § Knight of Wands The figure in the Nine of Swords is a strong and complex character who successfully navigates the grinding thoughts that fill our hours of despair. The ...

antigravitymagazine.com

4 1

Reposted by RevMelanieNOLA

Bradley Warshauer @warsh.bsky.social · 2h

This isn’t “lockstep with Pope Francis” it’s “lockstep with basic Catholic social teaching back to “Rerum novarum” (1891) and beyond.

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 6h

Pope Leo XIV has blasted how wealthy people live in a “bubble of comfort and luxury” while the poor suffer. In his first teaching document Thursday, Leo confirms that he is in perfect lockstep with Pope Francis on matters of social injustice.

Pope Leo blasts economy that marginalizes poor while wealthy live in bubble of luxury

Pope Leo XIV has blasted how wealthy people live in a “bubble of comfort and luxury” while the poor suffer.

bit.ly

2 4

Reposted by RevMelanieNOLA

Anonima NOLA @anonimanola.bsky.social · 2h

For Louisiana’s communities, the expected toll of the Trump megabill is profoundly personal. They live in some of the hardest-hit areas of the country experiencing a double-whammy of fossil fuel and petrochemical pollution and climate devastation.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

They're Fighting Polluters. Trump's Tax Bill Guts Their Funding

Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” will massively cut critical funding for environmental and climate justice

www.rollingstone.com

5 2

Reposted by RevMelanieNOLA

NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 2h

Here's what the 'SportsCenter' host had to say about new footage of the fatal wreck that resulted in charges being brought against former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy.

ESPN's Scott Van Pelt issues on-air apology for reaction to Kyren Lacy footage

Here's what the 'SportsCenter' host had to say about new footage of the fatal wreck that resulted in charges being brought against former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy.

bit.ly

1

Reposted by RevMelanieNOLA

Bob Mann @robertmannbooks.com · 2h

Deep in this story is some potentially blockbuster news:

“[I]t’s possible that legislators will have to reverse themselves and go back to the open primary for next year’s House and Senate elections.”

This would be huge for Bill Cassidy’s reelection hopes.

www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/...

Plans have changed for an upcoming special legislative session in Louisiana. See how.

Gov. Jeff Landry had ambitious plans when he notified legislators two months ago that he planned to call them into a special session beginning on Oct. 23. He has now scaled back those plans.

www.theadvocate.com

1 2 3

Reposted by RevMelanieNOLA

Nolanonymous @nolanonymous.bsky.social · 3h

Looks like things are heating up in the Battle of Portland. Hopefully Voodoo Doughnuts survives unscathed.

Image of a frog highlighted by “The Portland War: A Film by Ken Burns.”

"My Dearest Sarah, provisions run low.
The almond flour dwindles, and morale wanes. We have not seen a vegan food truck in days. The men speak longingly of brunch, yet there is not one avocado to be found. My longing for you makes my oat milk cortado nearly undrinkable."

1 1 1

Reposted by RevMelanieNOLA

NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 3h

Louisiana bluesman Bobby Rush still going strong at 91. He'll close the 2025 Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival in downtown New Orleans on Sunday, Oct. 12.