In Baton Rouge, 19^th JDC Judge Don Johnson extends the temporary order allowing abortion clinics to remain open; telling state Attorney General Jeff Landry to provide him more information on the case, which he’ll review tomorrow and then render a decision. Outside the courthouse, with protesters in the background, Landry had this reaction…:

Cut 12 (07) “…couple of weeks ago.”   

Under Johnson’s temporary restraining order blocking the trigger law, abortion clinics are currently open.

The Louisiana Department of Health has launched the 9-8-8 suicide and crisis Lifeline. Karen Stubbs, Assistant Secretary with the Office of Behavioral Health at LDH, says if you dial 988 in Louisiana it’s routed to a local crisis center.

Cut 10 (11) “…our culture.” 
There’s been an increase in COVID infections among Louisiana nursing home residents. Kevin Gallagher reports COVID deaths have also increased…:

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

The Louisiana Department of Health reports 54-hundred new additional COVID cases today and with eight fatalities from the virus. 657 individuals are in Louisiana hospitals with COVID, and 70-percent of those patients are not fully vaccinated.

State District Judge Donald Johnson says he will decide tomorrow if abortion ban trigger laws can go into effect. In the meantime, abortions to remain legal in Louisiana. Attorney General Jeff Landry, who is representing the state and says the ban should take effect, faced pro-choice protestors outside of the Baton Rouge courtroom today.

Cut 14 (09)  “…go away!!” 

The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice continues to be plagued with incidents. Over the weekend six inmates escaped from the Bridge City Center for Youth. All six have been recaptured but Marrero Senator Patrick Connick questions if the extra personnel to assist the OJJ is in effect.

Cut 6 (08) “…this year.” 

988 has been designated as the new three-digit number to dial for suicide prevention. The number is now active in Louisiana and Karen Stubbs, Assistant Secretary with the Office of Behavioral Health at LDH says it’s vital to help those in crisis…:

Cut 9 (11) “…level of 911.”

In 2020 more than 600 Louisianans took their own life.

The Louisiana AARP says COVID-19 cases and deaths in the state’s nursing homes are up for a second straight month after consistent decline. Louisiana AARP Policy Director Andrew Muhl says many nursing home residents COULD be catching the virus from the people who work at the facility and are not vaccinated…:

Cut 5  (09) “…still out there.”

A state district judge in Baton Rouge says he’ll decide tomorrow if abortion trigger laws can go into effect. A temporary restraining order blocking enforcement of the abortion ban was issued for a second time, last week. Judge Donald Johnson will hear from both sides on the issue. Attorney General Jeff Landry believes the case will ultimately wind up before the state supreme court.

The Louisiana Department of Health launches 988 as the phone number to dial for suicide prevention to help those in crisis. Don Molino has more.

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Don Molino.”  

Six inmates at the Bridge City Center for Youth in Jefferson Parish escaped over the weekend. All six are back in custody but it’s among the more than 25 escapes from juvenile facilities in Louisiana this year alone. Marrero Senator Patrick Connick says the Bridge City Center is designed as a dormitory to house teens facing truancy charges.

Cut 7 (10) “…individuals.” 

The Office of Juvenile Justice was granted extra personnel to assist with their ongoing incidents.

For a second straight month, COVID-19 infections and deaths are increasing among Louisianans living in nursing homes. Two deaths were reported for the month of May 2022, but that number jumped to seven for June. Louisiana AARP Policy Director Andrew Muhl…

CUT 03(11)      “…in nursing homes.”

A state judge is expected to rule tomorrow on whether trigger laws that ban most abortions in Louisiana can take effect. Baton Rouge Judge Don Johnson heard arguments this morning from an attorney for abortion providers who say the law is too vague, but Attorney General Jeff Landry says the law is clear and he says the case will ultimately be decided by the state Supreme Court…:
Cut 13 (08) “..effectively as possible.”

Another escape of inmates took place at the Bridge City Center for Youth in Jefferson Parish. Six teens escaped early Sunday morning, but they were recacptured later in the day. Marrero Senator Patrick Connick says the facility was given extra guards and he’s reached out to the governor and the Office of Juvenile Justice to find out why juvenile offenders continue to escape…
cut 8 (10) “…gotta stop”

For a second straight month, COVID-19 infections and deaths are increasing among Louisianans living in nursing homes. Andrew Muhl is Policy Director for AARP Louisiana. He says the elderly are more at risk from COVID than anyone, so make sure they get their shots…:
CUT 04 (07) “…fully vaccinated.”
He says nursing home workers need their shots up-to-date as well.

Louisiana launches a new 988 suicide and crisis lifeline, which replaces the ten-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. According to the CDC, suicide is the 12th leading cause of death and in 2020 more than 600 Louisianans took their own life. Karen Stubbs with the Office of Behavioral Health at LDH says 988 is there to help.
Cut 11 (08) “…seeking assistance.”
All calls to 988 are free and confidential.

In Baton Rouge, 19^th JDC Judge Don Johnson extends the temporary order allowing abortion clinics to remain open; telling state Attorney General Jeff Landry to provide him more information on the case, which he’ll review tomorrow and then render a decision. Outside the courthouse, with protesters in the background, Landry had this reaction…:

Cut 12 (07) “…couple of weeks ago.”   

Under Johnson’s temporary restraining order blocking the trigger law, abortion clinics are currently open.

The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice continues to be plagued with incidents. Over the weekend six inmates escaped from the Bridge City Center for Youth. All six have been recaptured but Marrero Senator Patrick Connick questions if the extra personnel to assist the OJJ is in effect.

Cut 6 (08) “…this year.” 

There’s been an increase in COVID infections among Louisiana nursing home residents. Kevin Gallagher reports COVID deaths have also increased…:

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

The Louisiana Department of Health reports 54-hundred new additional COVID cases today and with eight fatalities from the virus. 657 individuals are in Louisiana hospitals with COVID and 70-percent of those patients are not fully vaccinated.

A Baton Rouge judge will rule tomorrow on whether a temporary restraining order will continue that prohibits laws banning most abortions from going into place in Louisiana. Judge Donald Johnson wants to see additional documents from the two sides. Pro-choice lawyers say the laws are too vague, while Attorney General Jeff Landry believes the state’s trigger laws should go into effect. Landry says he’s certain that – no matter what Judge Johnson decides – there will be further challenges and the case will ultimately be decided by the state Supreme Court…:
Cut 13 (08) “..effectively as possible.”
While Landry was speaking to the media, pro-choice protesters were shouting their opinion of Landry….
cut 14 (09) “…go away”

The Louisiana AARP says COVID-19 cases and deaths in the state’s nursing homes are up for a second straight month after consistent decline. Andrew Muhl is Policy Director for AARP Louisiana and says many nursing home residents COULD be catching the virus from the people who work at the facility and take care of them and are not vaccinated…:
Cut 5 (09) “…still out there.”
Since the pandemic began, nearly 33-hundred Louisiana nursing home residents have died from COVID-19.

The Louisiana Department of Health has launched the 9-8-8 suicide and crisis Lifeline. Karen Stubbs, Assistant Secretary with the Office of Behavioral Health at LDH, says if you dial 988 in Louisiana it’s routed to a local crisis center…..
cut 10 (11) “…our culture”

In Baton Rouge, 19^th JDC Judge Don Johnson extends the temporary order allowing abortion clinics to remain open; telling the state Attorney General’s office to provide him more information on the case, which he’ll review tomorrow. Loyola law professor Dane Ciolino says the judge has a big task ahead, and feels the judge will find for the state, but the case will eventually be decided by the state Supreme Court.

For a second straight month, COVID-19 infections and deaths are increasing among Louisianans living in nursing homes. Andrew Muhl is Policy Director for AARP Louisiana. He says the elderly are more at risk from COVID than anyone, so make sure they get their shots…:

CUT 04  (07)        “…fully vaccinated.”

He says nursing home workers need the shots up-to-date as well.

As of today, 988 has been designated as the new three-digit number to dial for suicide prevention. The number is now active in Louisiana and Karen Stubbs, Assistant Secretary with the Office of Behavioral Health at LDH says it’s vital to help those in crisis…:

CUT 09(12)      “…level of 911”

In 2020 more than 600 Louisianans took their own life. Stubbs says 988 hopes to change that.

The Food Network proclaims the best barbecue in Louisiana is found at Johnson’s Boucaniere in Lafayette. Proprietor Lori Johnson Walls says being named in the network’s “50 States of Barbecue” is a real honor, and their success is a real team effort…:

CUT 27(09)      “…to them as well.”

Originally founded in Eunice by Lori’s grandfather, Johnson’s Boucaniere has been around since 1937 but is now located on St. John Street, near downtown Lafayette.