12:30 LRN News

The US Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, has temporarily halted the implementation of a Louisiana law that would have required that abortion providers have admitting privileges at a local hospital.

The regulation passed back in 2014, has been blocked repeatedly, but last month was ruled constitutional by an Appellate Court. Attorney General Jeff Landry says it’s interesting to note the four liberal justices on the court were joined by a Chief Justice who was appointed by President George W Bush.

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The northern portion of the state is bracing for the possibility of a wintry mix of precipitation tonight.  The Shreveport area got down to 28 this morning and that cold air is sticking around.

National Weather Service Shreveport meteorologist Mario Valverde says dress warm if you’ve got outdoor weekend plans, but the temps should come back up at the start of the weekend.

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A Baton Rouge Congressman’s bill may breathe new life into a federal program that helps bring big tourism bucks to small rural communities…

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