10:30 LRN newscast

Emotions are running high after yesterday’s historic ruling from the U-S Supreme Court that overturned Roe versus Wade, which leaves it up to the states to determine if it should be legal. As a result of a trigger law in place in Louisiana, the state’s three abortion clinics closed yesterday, canceling hundreds of appointments. New Orleans Representative Aimee Freeman says she worries for the future of young women…
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Abortion rights advocates say yesterday’s ruling reduces women’s healthcare options, Gene Mills the President of the Louisiana Family Forum feels differently…
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For the past 45 years, Louisiana adults over the age of 24 have been denied access to their original birth certificates, but that ends on Aug. 1. David Grubb has the story…
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Governor Edwards is self-isolating this weekend as the 55-year-old has tested positive for COVID. Edwards says he’s not experiencing any symptoms and believes he’s feeling good because he’s vaccinated and twice boosted. The governor urges everyone to stay up to date with their COVID vaccinations.