Louisiana’s 1st Circuit Court of Appeal strikes down Governor Edwards’ executive order that sought to protect LGBT people in state contracts. Kelley Ray has more…:
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Two former LSU Tigers are World Champions, after the Astros won against the Dodgers in Game 7 last night, 5-1 — it’s the first World Series win for Houston in franchise history. Third baseman Alex Bregman posted phenomenal numbers for the ‘Stros in the World Series, running in 5 to score, blasting 7 hits; 2 home runs and 5 RBIs. Will Harris, a relief pitcher, threw two scoreless innings in the series.

Louisiana earned an ‘F’ grade on the latest March of Dimes Premature Birth Report Card. Dr. Martha Whyte with the state Department of Health says the preterm birth rate in Louisiana is 12.6-percent. She contributes this trend to high levels of poverty…:
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She also says 60% of births in Louisiana are not planned which is a problem.

UL-Lafayette has fired head softball coach Michael Lotief saying he violated university policies by subjecting student-athletes and coworkers to violent, vulgar language and verbal and physical assault. Lotief responded to the allegations saying he’s never been in a physical confrontation in his life.