The north Louisiana area could be seeing a snowy mix tonight.  Kevin Barnhart speaks with Meteorologist Mario Valverde from the National Weather Service in Shreveport for the details.

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Congressman Garret Graves legislation that would revive the National Scenic Byways program flew through the House with little opposition, potentially reopening a program that would protect and promote two iconic wilderness trails in Louisiana. Graves says reopening the program will help drum up more interest in Louisiana for nature tourists.

Cut 4 (10) “…byways.”

The US Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, has temporarily halted the implementation of a Louisiana law that would have required that abortion providers have admitting privileges at a local hospital. The regulation passed back in 2014, has been blocked repeatedly, but last month was ruled constitutional by an Appellate Court.

Landry says Bayou State legal leaders will be front and center in any debate that would likely be heard during the fall.

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The State Fire Marshal’s Office has arrested an Opelousas man for igniting a fire inside his family’s home.  Investigators say 26-year-old Amad Redding was the sole occupant of the home at the time of the blaze and was injured in the incident.  Fire Marshal spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says not only was the family’s home damaged but a business next to the home, resulting in multiple charges for Redding.

Cut 15 (10) “…that he needs.”