The Louisiana law that requires doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals, has its first lawsuit filed against it. The Center for Reproductive Rights filed the lawsuit today in US District Court in Baton Rouge for two doctors, and clinics in Metairie and the Shreveport area. The group wants an immediate injunction against the law which is supposed to begin on September 1st.

A big sting operation against a prostitute ring in Lake Charles has 3 people under arrest. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Spokesman Matt Vezinot (VEE zuh no) says the investigation began 10 months ago, when they started sending in the undercover cops…:
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Vezinot says authorites also arrested another in Lafayette and one more in Bossier City connected to Asian Massage Parlors, which operates in all three cities.

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As he promised, Congressman Vance McAllister has officially joined the race once again for the 5th District seat on the final day of qualifying. Don Molino with more:
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Our weekend weather in a word: HOT!
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That’s State Climatologist Barry Keim.