The state’s three abortion clinics remain closed today after a New Orleans judge refused to extend a temporary restraining order that allowed clinics to operate for a short-time after a trigger law that bans abortions went into effect. The judge also ruled the case must be heard in state court in Baton Rouge. Gene Mills with the Louisiana Family Forum expects the ban will remain in effect…
cut 3 (07) “….effective date”
Loyola Law Professor Dane Ciolino says if the case reaches the Louisiana Supreme Court, he expects the state’s highest court will side with pro-life advocates.

A new law taking effect August 1st will allow military veterans to carry a concealed weapon without a permit. UL-Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross says this is an idea gaining popularity in “red states”…:
Cut 7 (08) “….lots of veterans.”

The World Horseshoe Pitching Tournament Championship begins today at the Monroe Civic Center as 649 athletes from the U-S, South Africa, Norway and Canada are competing in nine different divisions. President of the National Horseshoe Pitchers Gary Roberts says Horseshoe pitching is a sport rich in history and it’s special because you’re never really out of a match….
Cut 15 (11) “…the game.”
The tournament runs through July 23rd.

The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine’s new Stephenson Pet Clinic has started receiving patients on the Baton Rouge campus. LSU Vet School spokesperson Ginger Guttner says the new 40-thousand square foot facility frees up more space in other hospitals…
cut 11 (09) “…for our students”