Tweets of the Week in Louisiana Politics #70

Week of June 22nd, 2025

Hello all,

Welcome back to the latest edition of the “Tweets of the Week in Louisiana Politics” series here on the Louisiana First Standard.

So without further ado, let’s dive into the top news headlines in Louisiana politics and culture from last week:

#1 Law enforcement arrested fugitive Antoine Massey—the second-to-last remaining escapee from the New Orleans jailbreak last month

#2 The New Orleans Pelicans draft three players in the top 40 spots of the 2025 NBA Draft

#3 ICE detains illegal alien in New Orleans who overstayed her visa for OVER FORTY YEARS

#4 Local law enforcement arrest six individuals allegedly connected to drug trafficking in the Greater New Orleans area

#5 Longtime LA Tech sports broadcaster Dave Nitz passes away at age 82

Lagniappe Posts:

#6 HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visits Louisiana for Governor Landry’s signing MAHA legislation

#7 The Louisiana state economy shrunk by over 1% annualized in Q1 2025

Thank you all for reading, and may Christ Jesus bless the state of Louisiana! Only Louisiana First!