A federal judge receives an update today on progress abortion providers have made when it comes to obtaining privileges to admit patients at local hospitals. A state law requiring abortion doctors to have admitting privileges has been put on hold. Center for Reproductive Rights attorney, Janet Crepps, says the doctors they represent still have applications pending:
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There’s five abortion clinics in the state, but Crepps says only one doctor in Shreveport has adequate admitting privileges.

A new study American Pet Products Association (or APPA) indicates people are spending more money on their furry friends than ever before. They estimate overall spending on pets for 2014 will reach $58 billion which is up almost 5 percent over last year. Louisiana SPCA spokeswoman Alicia Haefele (Hafe-A-Lee) isn’t surprised…:
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Louisiana State Police and the Department of Transportation announce the installation of several “Move Over for Emergency Vehicle” signs across the state. Eric Gill has more…:
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The St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s office says a man is clinging for life at a local hospital after colliding with a train yesterday afternoon. They say the driver from New Iberia was traveling north-east on Parish Road 3-70 at Hwy 182 when he crashed into the path of an oncoming northbound train. 45-year-old Jack Derouen (Derwin) is listed in critical condition.