Unsubstantiated ‘chemtrail’ conspiracy theories lead to legislation proposed in US statehouses
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — As Louisiana Rep. Kimberly Landry Coates stood before her colleagues in the state’s Legislature, she warned that the bill she was presenting might “seem strange” or even crazy. Some lawmakers laughed with disbelief and others listened intently, as Coates described situations that are often noted in discussions of “chemtrails” — […]
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) -- A Livingston Parish councilmember arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated is publicly apologizing and vowing to regain the public’s trust. Dean Coates, who represents District 8, was charged with operating while intoxicated (first offense), improper lane usage, speeding, and an expired motor vehicle…
DISCLAIMER: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The Shreveport Police Department is searching for a woman in relation to a fraud investigation regarding her brother. In early 2025, Melissa Coates allegedly used her brother’s card to make a series of unauthorized transactions. Detectives discovered…
DISCLAIMER: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The Shreveport Police Department is searching for Melissa Coates in relation to a fraud investigation regarding her brother. In early 2025, Coates allegedly used her brother’s card to make a series of unauthorized transactions. Detectives discovered that…