The state’s three abortion clinics remain closed today after a New Orleans judge refused to extend a temporary restraining order that allowed clinics to operate for a short time after a trigger law that bans abortions went into effect. The judge also ruled the case must be heard in state court in Baton Rouge. Gene Mills with the Louisiana Family Forum expects the ban will remain in effect…
Cut 3 (07) “…effective date.”
Loyola Law Professor Dane Ciolino says if the case reaches the Louisiana Supreme Court, he expects the state’s highest court will side with pro-life advocates.
On August first a law to allow veterans to carry a concealed weapon without a permit goes into effect. While it passed overwhelmingly in the regular legislative session, U-L Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says some believe now is not time to expand gun rights…
Cut 9 (10) “…fuel on a fire.”
Earlier this month LSU’s School of Veterinary Medicine opened the Stephenson Pet Clinic after a decade of planning and construction. The new 40-thousand square foot facility houses what spokesperson Ginger Guttner says most people consider out-patient services.
Cut 10 (08) “…integrated medicine.”
They’ve also doubled the number of exam rooms for patients.
The 2022 World Horseshoe Pitching Tournament Championship begins today at the Monroe Civic Center. President of the National Horseshoe Pitchers Gary Roberts says the tournament unites people from more than 40 states, four foreign countries and he equates it to a big family reunion.
The tournament wraps up on the 23rd.