8:30 LRN Newscast Feb 5

President Trump will deliver his State of the Union address tonight. It comes after a contentious government shutdown centered on his demands for border wall funding. Senator John Kennedy expects the President will touch on three major topics.
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The speech will take place in the democratic-controlled House of Representatives.

The US Supreme Court is expected this week to consider whether Louisiana can enforce a state law requiring abortion doctors to have admitting privileges at a local hospital. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says a ruling in favor could signal a major shift in the court’s views on abortion related issues….
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Supporters of the law say admitting privileges are a necessary requirement, while opponents argue it’s an onerous burden.

Governor Edwards’ re-election campaign has released two new digital ads and the message is one voters will hear a lot…
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The St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office arrests an Arnaudville woman accused of stealing graveside flowers from a Cecilia cemetery and then selling them online. Following a complaint, deputies identified and located 42-year-old Rhonda Lagrange. Major Ginny Higgins says a warrant allowed deputies to search the suspect’s home…
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Higgins says previous Facebook posts gave investigators the knowledge Lagrange sold the items she stole.