All 17 judges in the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals heard oral arguments yesterday afternoon on Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law, as well as a nearly identical law out of Texas. Louisiana’s law requires posters of the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every classroom across the state. Last year, a three-judge panel on the Fifth Circuit ruled it unconstitutional. Jonathan Youngblood argued the case for the plaintiffs and said the government needs to stay out of religion.
Cut 4 (11) “…governors to decide.”
The Reverend Jeff Sims of St. Tammany Parish says Louisiana’s law not only interferes with his religious freedom, but it tramples on it.
Cut 5 (10) “…its chosen religion.”
We are told it will be several months before the Fifth Circuit issues its ruling.
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A winter storm watch is in effect for most of north Louisiana, as there’s a high chance of significant accumulations of sleet across the I-20 corridor and as far south as Natchitoches and Jena. LRN Meteorologist Bill Jacquemin says a blast of arctic air will mix with moisture on Friday.
Cut 8 (08) “…of northern Louisiana.”
2026 is the “Year of Outdoors” in Louisiana. It’s a year-long initiative to invite both residents and visitors to either discover or rediscover the natural beauty and the scores of recreational opportunities the state has to offer. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says as part of the occasion, there’s something new for everyone to enjoy.