15:30 LRN Newscast June 27

The Supreme Court struck down a Texas abortion law today that requires abortion doctors to have admitting privileges at hospitals. Louisiana has similar legislation, which coming off the books as well. Loyola law professor Dane Ciolino says the ramifications of this ruling could reach into our state.

CUT 9 (12) “today’s opinion”

But Attorney General Jeff Landry says “our law is both factually and legally different from the Texas law.”

Governor John Bel Edwards has been elected as the chair of the Southern Regional Education Board. Edwards’ Communication Director Richard Carbo this position will give the Governor an audience and a platform to look for new ideas to improve education throughout the region.

CUT 8 (10) “about it”

Gov. Edwards creates changes to the state’s industrial tax program. Michelle Southern has more…

CUT 2 (31)  “I’m Michelle Southern”

Police say the Bossier City woman who falsely accused a man of molesting his 5-month-old daughter has turned herself in. Authorities say Carrie Rivers has been booked into the Bossier Maximum Security facility. Rivers reportedly worked as a babysitter for the family, and when her services were no longer needed, she made up the story to make the family mad.