Planned Parenthood announced Wednesday it plans to return to Louisiana later this year with a new clinic in New Orleans and telehealth services launching as early as this summer. The move comes after the organization’s two Louisiana clinics closed last Fall due to a lack of federal funding.

Under a law going into effect August 1st, retailers can no longer add extra charges when we pay with a debit card…:
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St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith could reportedly resign as part of a plea agreement in a criminal case stemming from an alleged assault at a restaurant. Smith is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday morning. He was arrested June 4 on charges including second-degree battery after authorities say he attacked a blogger and frequent critic. Smith has served as sheriff since 2016. Sources say a deal has been reached, but details are expected to be finalized in court.

The US Senate Primaries will be held Saturday and Secretary of State Nancy Landry says those who early voted seemed to have less questions about the new closed party primary system. She says not everyone’s ballot will be the same…:
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She says there are local propositions in 40 parishes, and 10 will vote in local elections.