The Louisiana Legislature is poised to approve an anti-abortion law that clarifies what happens if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.

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The House gives final legislative passage to a Senate-passed bill that would make it illegal for out-of-state providers to provide Louisianans with so-called abortion pills by mail. The bill goes back to the Senate for concurrence on amendments made in the Lower Chamber. The session ends Monday afternoon.

The Louisiana Department of Health marks a historic milestone in its efforts to treat those who were diagnosed with hepatitis C. LDH and the drug manufacturer for the hepatitis C medication entered into an agreement to expand treatment for Medicaid and incarcerated populations. Assistant Secretary of Health Kim Hood says the cost of treating patients after they’ve developed serious diseases as a result of hepatitis C is astronomical.

Cut 15 (07) “…lives”

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says they’ve noticed a concerning trend when conducting routine checks for personal floatation devices on private boats. Lt. Tim Fox says agents are seeing that users of inflatable life jackets in many cases, are lacking the CO2 cartridge which inflates the jacket.

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The Senate unanimously passes legislation to protect the state’s 1.4 million renters.

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Entergy Louisiana serves notice to its one-million-plus customers that they can all expect higher utility bills over the summer. The company cites two factors as the reason for the price spike: the rising cost of natural gas and severe weather that has impacted the region over the past two years. Customers can expect an average monthly increase of $25.

The state Department of Health marks a big milestone in its efforts to treat those who were diagnosed with hepatitis C. Assistant Secretary of Health Kim Hood says a modified Medicaid pharmaceutical program has meant 11-thousand Louisianans have received treatment. Hep C is a viral disease; transmitted by blood and about half of those with it show no symptoms. Hood says it’s important to catch the disease early and treat it…:

CUT 14(10)      “…even death.”

The LSU Tigers made quite a rally last night to advance in the Hattiesburg Regional. The Bayou Bengals entered the eighth inning down seven runs but erupted for ten runs in the eighth inning to beat Kennesaw State 14 to 11. The unbelievable comeback puts LSU into a winner’s bracket game against Southern Miss today at 6 PM.

The Louisiana Legislature is poised to pass a bill that would ban abortions, even in the cases of rape and incest if the U-S Supreme Court reverses Roe versus Wade. Carencro Representative Julie Emerson says this bill makes it clear what would happen in Louisiana if Roe versus Wade is overturned.

Cut 6  (10) “…and fines.” 

Doctors or others who perform abortions if it becomes illegal will face a prison sentence of up to 10 years.

The Senate unanimously approved a bill to punish landlords who illegally evict their tenants. This issue became particularly pervasive following Hurricanes Laura, Delta, and Ida. Cashauna Hill, Executive Director of the Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center…

Cut 10 (12) ” …think twice.” 

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says they’ve noticed a concerning trend when conducting routine checks for personal floatation devices on private boats. Lt. Tim Fox says many PFDs do not meet the required standards.

Cut 3 (07) “…approved.”

By law, you are required to have US Coast Guard-approved PFDs that are properly sized for any intended wearers and enough for everyone aboard the vessel.

The LSU Tigers made quite a rally last night to advance in the Hattiesburg Regional. The Bayou Bengals entered the eighth inning down seven runs but erupted for ten runs in the eighth inning to beat Kennesaw State 14 to 11. It’s the largest comeback in an LSU regional since 1998 when LSU trailed Cal State Fullerton 7-0 and won 13-11. The unbelievable comeback puts LSU into a winner’s bracket game against Southern Miss today at 6 PM.

The Louisiana Legislature is poised to pass a bill that would ban abortions, even in the cases of rape and incest if the U-S Supreme Court reverses Roe versus Wade. Carencro Representative Julie Emerson says this bill makes it clear what would happen in Louisiana if Roe versus Wade is overturned.

Cut 6 (10) “…and fines.”

Doctors or others who perform abortions if it becomes illegal, will face a prison sentence of up to 10 years.

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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says they’ve noticed a concerning trend when conducting routine checks for personal floatation devices on private boats. Lt. Tim Fox says agents are seeing that users of inflatable life jackets in many cases, are lacking the CO2 cartridge which inflates the jacket.

Cut 4  (10) “…separately.”

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Thursday the Senate unanimously approved HB 160, which would punish landlords who illegally evict their tenants. This issue became particularly pervasive following Hurricanes Laura, Delta, and Ida. Cashauna Hill, Executive Director of the Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center, says that 39 other states, including both Alabama and Texas, already had legislation in place penalizing illegal evictions so now Louisiana can finally start catching up to the rest of the country.

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The Louisiana Department of Health marks a historic milestone in its efforts to treat those who were diagnosed with hepatitis C. LDH and the drug manufacturer for the hepatitis C medication entered into an agreement to expand treatment for Medicaid and incarcerated populations. Assistant Secretary of Health Kim Hood says the cost of treating patients after they’ve developed serious diseases as a result of hepatitis C is astronomical.

Cut 15 (07) “…lives”

For more information visit HepCuredLA.org

The state Legislature is poised to approve an anti-abortion law that clarifies what happens should the Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade. Jeff Palermo has the story…:

CUT 01(32)      “…Jeff Palermo.”

The House gives final legislative passage to a Senate-passed bill that would make it illegal for out-of-state providers to provide Louisianans with so-called abortion pills by mail. The bill goes back to the Senate now, for concurrence on amendments made in the Lower Chamber. The session ends Monday afternoon.

The state Senate unanimously approves a House-passed bill which would punish landlords who illegally evict their tenants; an issue that became pervasive after hurricanes last year and the year before. The Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center’s Cashauna Hill says this is a huge victory for the state’s 1.4-million renters…:

CUT 10(12)      “…think twice.”

The bill would impose steep fines for those who evict tenants without good cause. 39 other states have similar laws.

State Wildlife & Fisheries agents say too many of us go boating without proper Personal Floatation Devices aboard. LDWF’s Lt. Tim Fox says many boaters are in violation, and don’t even know it…:

CUT 03(07)      “…or approved.”

By law, you have to have enough PFDs aboard – sized correctly for your passengers – and they ALL must be Coast Guard approved. He advises you check yours before going out this weekend.

The state Senate unanimously approves a House-passed bill which would punish landlords who illegally evict their tenants; an issue that became pervasive after hurricanes last year and the year before. The Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center’s Cashauna Hill says she credits the bill’s success with the many who came to the Capitol to testify…:

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The bill calls for landlords who illegally evict tenants to pay either a minimum of a $500 fine or an amount equal to two months’ rent. That bill goes now to the Governor’s desk.

LSU fans are somewhat enjoying the feud going on between Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban and Texas A&M’s Jimbo Fisher. They’re really cheering LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward’s recent assessment while appearing on Paul Finebaum’s ESPN program. Woodward called the spat “two hillbillies fighting” referencing the fact that both Saban and Fisher are from West Virginia.

State Police are investigating two fatal crashes in Acadia Parish. Just after midnight last night, a two-car crash in Interstate 10 claimed the life of one person, whose identity is withheld for now. At around 3 this morning, a pedestrian walking along Highway 95 in Church Point was struck by a hit-and-run driver and killed. A search is on for that driver right now.

The state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says they’ve noticed a concerning trend when making routine spot checks for personal floatation devices on private boats. LDWF’s Lt. Tim Fox says many PFDs they find on boats do NOT meet the required standards. By law, you are required to have US Coast Guard-approved PFDs that are properly sized for any intended wearers and enough for everyone aboard the vessel. He says they do not feel anyone is trying to get away with anything though..:

CUT 05 (09)      “…do everything right.”

He urges all boaters to make sure their PFDs are in compliance before going out on the water.

The Senate unanimously passes legislation to help protect the state’s 1.4-million renters. David Grubb has more…:

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A Baton Rouge Wal-Mart employee is recovering from stabs wounds he received when he tried to break up a fight between two customers. East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s deputies say one of the two women tussling cut him with a box cutter when he intervened. She fled, but was arrested later at her home.

The state Department of Health marks a big milestone in its efforts to treat those who were diagnosed with hepatitis C. Assistant Secretary of Health Kim Hood says a modified Medicaid pharmaceutical program has meant 11-thousand Louisianans have received treatment. Hep C is a viral disease; transmitted by blood and about half of those with it show no symptoms. She says it’s important to catch the disease early and treat it…:

CUT 14(10)      “…even death.”

For more information visit HepCuredLA.org

Entergy serves notice to its one-million-plus customers they can all expect higher utility bills over the summer. The company cites two factors as the reason for the price spike: the rising cost of natural gas and severe weather that has impacted the region over the past two years. They say Entergy customers can expect and monthly increase of from $9 to $15. Call them to know more.