An anti-abortion group says it opposes a controversial bill that would charge a woman with murder if they have an abortion. Louisiana Right to Life Executive Director Ben Clapper says abortion-vulnerable women should not be treated as criminals
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The bill’s author, Oil City Representative Danny McCormick told the USA Today Network that if you believe abortion is murder then you must call it that. The bill is scheduled to be heard on the House floor on Thursday.

A bill to ban spanking kids in public schools failed on the House floor by only TWO votes. Among those objecting Desoto Parish Rep. Larry Bagley..:
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The bill COULD be brought up for a second vote.

A recount of the recent mayoral election in Pineville confirms Rich Dupree will be the Rapides Parish city’s new leader, by five votes. Dupree says he’s excited for the future of Pineville and its industries..:
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Dupree will take office July 1st.

Ochsner Baton Rouge electrophysiologist Doctor Freddy Abi-Samra is using breakthrough pacemaker technology. He’s completed a procedure of implanting a pacemaker that’s a leadless device that corrects the heart’s rhythm without having to attach wires to the heart’s muscles. Doctor Abri-Samra says the technology benefits those who are not a match for the standard procedure…
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Abria Samra calls this new technology a game-changer for patients.