The Louisiana Department of Health and the Academy of Pediatrics are recommending children ages 6 months to five years also be vaccinated against COVID. Brooke Thorington explains…:

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Bossier City cops say avoid I-20…at least for a few more hours. The Interstate is closed at this hour due to a concrete truck spilling part of its load. Westbound traffic is being forced off I-20 at Old Minden Road, and being allowed back on at Benton. DOTD is working to clear the highway quickly.

A Louisiana pro-life group gives a “thumbs up” to Governor Edwards signing into law a new “trigger law” to take effect, should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn “Roe vs Wade”. Ben Clapper is Executive Director of Louisiana Right to Life…:

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The bills signed by the governor contains exceptions allowing abortion for medical causes, like ectopic pregnancies, stillbirth diagnoses and to protect the health of the mother.

With soaring summer heat, the Humane Society of Louisiana reminds us to take steps to keep our pets safe. Spokesman Jeff Dorson says common mistakes are leaving pets in a closed up car, ailing to keep them hydrated and missing signs your pet is in distress. He says tragedy can happen within seconds…:

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A St. Tammany faces felony cruelty to animals charges, after leaving his dog tied up to die in the heat last week.