Today in Baton Rouge, a judge will hear arguments for and against blocking the state’s abortion ban trigger law, which is currently on hold. Loyola University law professor Dane Ciolino says the odds are Judge Don Johnson will rule for the state; allowing the law back into effect and closing abortion clinics. If the judge rules against the plaintiffs, Ciolino says they will undoubtedly file another challenge. However, he feels they are just delaying the inevitable…:

CUT 06(12)      “…not vague.”

The hearing is today in downtown Baton Rouge.

For a second straight month, COVID-19 infections and deaths are increasing among Louisianans living in nursing homes. Two deaths were reported for the month of May 2022, but that number jumped to seven for June. Andrew Muhl is Policy Director for AARP Louisiana. He says the elderly are more at risk from COVID than anyone…:

CUT 03(11)      “…in nursing homes.”

Muhl says nursing home staff NEED to assure they are up-to-date on COVID shots.

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.”

Alford says Senator Kennedy and all six congressional delegates are likely to win re-election.

A well-known Lafayette eatery is ranked by The Food Network as THE best barbecue in Louisiana. The TV network highlighted 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)      “11 to 12 hours.”

Johnson’s Boucaniere is on St. John Street near downtown Lafayette. By the way, “boucaniere” is Cajun French for “smokehouse.”