Louisiana’s abortion ban is back in effect after a New Orleans judge refused to extend a temporary restraining order that allowed the procedures to continue for a short time. Rape and incest is not exception to Louisiana’s abortion ban, but there are a few exceptions, including cases where the pregnant woman’s life is in danger. New Orleans Representative Aimee Freeman is a pro-choice advocate..
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LSU’s School of Veterinary Medicine has opened the Stephenson Pet Clinic after a decade of planning and construction. Spokesperson Ginger Guttner says the new 40-thousand square foot facility has several out-patient services.
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The new building houses 15 exam rooms where the previous facility had seven.

A proposal to allow Louisiana residents to conceal carry without a permit failed to receive approval in the Louisiana Senate this year, but the Legislature approved a bill that allows veterans who have been honorably discharged and have a clean criminal record to conceal carry without a permit. U-L Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says many argue veterans are proficient with weapons and know how to use them safely…
cut 8 (12) “…around a gun”

The World Horseshoe Pitching Tournament begins today in Monroe as there are 649 athletes competing in nine different divisions. President of the National Horseshoe Pitchers Gary Roberts says the Babe Ruth of horseshoe pitching is in northeast Louisiana…
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That tournament runs through July 23rd.