Lawmakers successfully overrode Governor John Bel Edwards’ veto of a bill that would ban doctors from performing sex altering procedures on minors. St. Martinville Senator Fred Mills voted no as he believes the Legislature should not get involved in the relationship between a doctor and a child…:
Cut 16 (10) “any of that”
Expect the bill to face a legal challenge.

A woman in Baton Rouge accused of killing her boyfriend and dumping him at a city park is now a suspect in the 2021 murder of her ex-boyfriend. BRPD Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says 42-year-old Janice Frazier indicated domestic violence was a factor…:
Cut 9 (09) “being involved”
Frazier was booked on two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of obstruction of justice.

24 people closely affiliated with a Shreveport gang are indicted on charges related to CARES Act fraud. U.S. Attorney Brandon Brown says the defendants manufactured a variety of artificial businesses in order to fraudulently receive pandemic relief dollars…:
Cut 5 (11) “money that way”
He said they were able to receive anywhere from $20,000 to $200,000. Prosecution is underway for those individuals.

The Louisiana Office of State Parks launched a new recycling pilot project for cans and plastic bottles at four state parks. Pontchartrain Conservancy Executive Director Kristi Trail says collection totals will be recorded on a bi-weekly basis to determine the program’s success:
Cut 12 (08) “…going forever”