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5 days ago
- Politics
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Nine Louisiana cities to host 'No Kings' protests during Trump military parade. Here's where
The "No Kings Nationwide Day of Defiance" protest, created by Indivisible and a coalition of pro-democracy organizations, will take place on Flag Day, which is June 14. The protest will be taking place on the same day as, and during, President Donald Trump's military parade in Washington, D.C. "Alongside local organizers, partners and leaders from across the pro-democracy and pro-worker movements, activists across the country will come together for marches, rallies, and demonstrations to reject corrupt, authoritarian politics in the United States," says Indivisible. Indivisible intends to motivate and mobilize protests in towns and cities in every state, with over 100 events already scheduled all over the U.S. In Louisiana, there are currently nine "No Kings Day" protests scheduled. Baton Rouge: On June 14, from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m., at North 6th Street & North Street. New Orleans: On June 14, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m., at Lafayette Square located at S Maestri St. Lafayette: On June 14, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m., at 735 Jefferson St. Lake Charles: On June 14, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., at Lock Park located at 7th Street & Ryan Street. Ruston: On June 14, from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m., at the Ruston Civic Center located at 401 N Trenton St. Shreveport: On June 14, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., at 501 Texas St. Covington: On June 14, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., at Boston Street and Bogue Falaya Park (Pavillion) located at 510 E Boston St. Alexandria: On June 14, from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m., at Alexander Fulton Mini Park located at 519 Lee St. Monroe: On June 14, from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m., at Carroll High School located at 2939 Renwick St. June 14, which is celebrated as Flag Day, is also the U.S. Army's birthday. This day serves as a marker for when the U.S. first organized and stood up to a king. 'From city blocks to small towns, from courthouse steps to community parks, we're taking action to reject authoritarianism and show the world what democracy actually looks like: people, united, refusing to be ruled," says Indivisible. The "No Kings Day" protests intend to send the message of "no thrones, no crowns and no kings." Presley Bo Tyler is a reporter for the Louisiana Deep South Connect Team for Gannett/USA Today. Find her on X @PresleyTyler02 and email at PTyler@ This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: What is the "No Kings Day" protest? Will there be any in Louisiana?
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Ozark man fights for his life in Birmingham hospital; family asks for help
OZARK, Ala (WDHN) — An Ozark family is calling on the community for help while a beloved friend and loved one is fighting for his life in Birmingham after being blindsided by a trip to the hospital. Carl 'Coop' Cooper is a golf-loving Carroll High School alum who is a beloved friend to so many across the Wiregrass. 'He is just a social butterfly,' His girlfriend, Trudi Boyd, said. 'He is just nice to everybody, strong, active, so this really came out of nowhere. Cooper was rushed to Dale County Medical Center on the Friday before Easter, where he was told he had a tear in his heart. 'It came as a shock because he is always doing something,' Boyd said. 'Always working in the yard, and this just so blindsided us because he takes care of himself, he eats healthy.' From Dale County Medical, he was taken to UAB Hospital in Birmingham, where doctors gave him medication for the tear, but learned he also had internal bleeding. After finding the internal bleeding, doctors had to put Cooper on ECMO to control his lungs and heart, on dialysis to help his kidneys, and on a ventilator to help him breathe. 'Each day we see a little bit of progress,' Boyd said. 'He's on the lowest doses of everything. He's fighting hard, but he is still in critical care.' Boyd said he is fighting so that he can return to Wiregrass and continue living the life he loves. 'We got a lot left to do, you know he still has a lot of life left in him and a lot of life left to live, and we just want to bring him home so we can continue down that path,' Boyd said. Boyd says that the last nine days have been very hard watching her boyfriend go through this, but it is also leaving an impact on their finances. It has taken Boyd away from her job at The Village Inn in Newton, and Cooper is retired and on a fixed income. 'Of course, you have to pay for everything. Parking, food, and I have been staying in the room with him,' Boyd said. 'Any help would be greatly appreciated. We have no idea how long he is going to be here.' This hospital stay has left the couple looking for help from the community, which they have already received in small doses. 'Just shows you the kind of people that there are in the community, and when things happen like this, they come together, it's really amazing to see,' Boyd said. 'I know it's in God's hands and he's fighting. We are not going to give up on him, I know he's not going to give up.' Friends of the couple are raising money to help them during their time in Birmingham, while The Village Inn is also collecting donations. Boyd is also collecting donations through her Venmo (@Trudi-Boyd), PayPal (trudileigh70), and Cash App ($TrudiBoyd). Boyd says if people still want to help, they can also keep the family in their thoughts and prayers. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
