At the Capitol, a bill banning transgender procedures for minors is heading towards final legislative passage. The Senate Health and Welfare Committee voted to kill the bill last week, but the full Senate voted to move the bill to Judiciary A. Chairman of Health and Welfare Fred Mills opposed the move because of the work his committee already did…
CUT 06(09) “…they could.”
After a brief discussion Judiciary A sent the bill to the Senate floor yesterday where it’s expected to receive approval from the Republican dominated Senate.

The 73rd annual Ruston Peach Festival is today in downtown Ruston. Ruston peaches continue to be impacted by a fungus that you can’t treat. Peach tree farmer Joe Mitchum says the fungus shortens the life of his trees…
cut 5 (07) “…out of tree”
Despite this, there are still plenty of peaches to consume at today’s Peach Festival.

LSU’s ace pitcher Paul Skenes delivered another dominating performance yesterday as the Tigers topped Tulane seven to two to open up play in the Baton Rouge Regional. Skenes struck out 12 on 124 pitches and earned the complete game victory….
cut 19 (13) “…in a game”
LSU will face Oregon State tonight, who beat Sam Houston 18 to 2 yesterday.

The Ragin Cajuns and Nicholls are in elimination games today. UL Lafayette fell to Texas four to two yesterday and will need to beat Maine at 11 AM to keep its season alive. Centerfielder Carson Roccaforte…
cut 15 (11) “…that way”
And Nicholls will need to beat Boston College today in Tuscaloosa after losing to Alabama four to three late last night.