The state’s top anti-abortion group has announced its opposition to a House bill that would charge a pregnant mother with murder if she has an abortion. Louisiana Right to Life executive director Benjamin Clapper says the legislation is inconsistent with one of their long-standing policies…
cut 30 (06) “…as a criminal”
Oil City Representative Danny McCormick’s measure would make abortions illegal in Louisiana and also charge anyone involved in the abortion with a homicide. It’s scheduled for debate on the House floor on Thursday.

Entergy is expanding a customer service call center in West Monroe which will produce 170 new jobs. Spokesperson Yovanka Daniel says hiring for the expanded customer call center will begin soon and you can apply now…:
Cut 14 (06) “…available jobs.

What does Mom want for Mother’s day? Well, a new medical study suggests it may be some extra sleep. United Healthcare-Louisiana CMO Dr. Kevin Stephens, says letting Mom sleep in can actually help her a lot…:
CUT 10(11) “…and your appetite.”
Stephens says a lack of sleep can lead to increased rates of Type 2 diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease.

Ochsner Clinic started Louisiana’s first regional cardiac electrophysiology program in the mid-80s. Now, the clinic adds to its resume as a leader in the field by completing the region’s first heart pacemaker procedure utilizing the WiSE CRT System. Here’s Dr. Freddy Abi-Samra…
Cut 4 (09) “…through the veins.”
The system is a leadless device that corrects the heart’s rhythm without having to attach wires to the heart’s muscles.