A Baton Rouge judge will hear arguments for and against blocking the state’s abortion ban trigger law, which is currently on hold. More from Don Molino on today’s hearing…:

CUT 01(30)      “…Don Molino.”

Police in Natchitoches mourn one of their own. While working a shift in the downtown area Sunday, Officer Brian Olliff suddenly suffered some kind of medical event and collapsed and died. The cause of his death has not been determined and funeral arrangements haven’t yet been made.

Qualifying for the federal elections in November will get underway on Wednesday at the Secretary of State’s office in Baton Rouge. Republican Senator John Kennedy and the state’s six U-S House members are up for re-election and expected to win. “LAPolitics.com” publisher Jeremy Alford says that’s by design…:

CUT 07(11)      “…the incumbent.”

Alfords say all congressional races are shoe-ins except possibly for District 3, where Clay Higgins may face a well-funded challenger.

A well-known Lafayette eatery is ranked by The Food Network as one of America’s finest barbecue joints and THE best barbecue in Louisiana. The TV network highlighted the brisket and pulled pork at Johnson’s Boucaniere in downtown Lafayette. Proprietor Lori Johnson Walls says she cannot reveal the secret to their tasty barbecue; a special recipe rub made by her husband…:

CUT 10(09)      “…eleven to twelve hours.”