A New Orleans judge issues a temporary restraining order barring enforcement of the state’s trigger law banning abortion. In the meantime Hope Medical Group for Women in Shreveport says they will resume service tomorrow. Loyola University law professor Dan Ciolino says he believes the case will be litigated for some time…:

CUT 14(12)      “…regulate abortion.”

In the meantime, a hearing on the temporary restraining order is set for July 8^th. The Center for Reproductive Rights filed the restraining order on behalf of the Hope Medical Group for Women, and a group called Medical Students for Choice.

District 3 Congressman Clay Higgins says the city of Sulphur, in Calcasieu Parish, will get nearly $6.5-million federal dollars as reimbursement for debris removal and recovery from Hurricane Laura in 2020. The federal bucks will come to the state, which will – in turn – give to money to the city.

The National Hurricane Center now says the low pressure system off the coast of Venezuela will quite likely be this season’s first named storm. For now, it is dubbed Potential Tropical Cyclone 2, but its projected path takes it inland somewhere in Central America. State Climatologist Barry Keim says this one of three systems out there, but there’s no threat to Louisiana…:

CUT 10(07) “…five to seven days.”

Natchitoches Police are investigating a double homicide that happened early Saturday morning. NPD spokesman Cpl. John Greely says a gunfight erupted between two groups of enemies as one of them was pumping gas. Two men were killed and several others fled the scene…:

CUT 12(09)      “…$2000.”

A third victim survived the gunplay and is in stable condition at a local hospital.

A New Orleans judge issues a temporary restraining order on Louisiana’s abortion trigger law, thus allowing them to continue until a July 8^th court date. Brooke Thorington has more..:

CUT 02  (32)        “…Brooke Thorington.”

Shreveport Police plan no arrest in a Saturday road rage incident that left a man shot and injured. SPD officers say the aggressor in this case was the man who was shot, and the shooter was defending himself. The victim’s wounds are non-life-threatening.

Three people died Sunday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Lafourche Parish on Louisiana Highway 308 in Lockport. State Police Trooper Ross Brennan says 47-year-old Grant Gremillion of Sulphur was pronounced dead at the scene. Brennan says 44-year-old Ramiro Pineda-Perez of Berwick and 38-year-old Alexander Vigil of Morgan City also died instantly in the crash. They were in the vehicle struck by Gremillion’s pickup truck when it crossed the center line…:

CUT 04(10)      “…fatal injuries.”

The National Hurricane Center website is now tracking three tropical waves; one in the Gulf and two in the western Atlantic. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the system in the Gulf is stalled not far off the Louisiana coast, but should head west into south Texas or even Mexico. Another system off Venezuela’s coast is quite likely to reach named storm strength, but Keim says it should also be nothing we need worry about…:

CUT 09(08)      “…lots can change.”

A New Orleans judge issues a temporary restraining order barring the enforcement of the state’s trigger law banning abortion. In the meantime Hope Medical Group for Women in Shreveport says they will resume service tomorrow. Loyola University law professor Dan Ciolino says the restraining only adds uncertainty about abortions in Louisiana…:

CUT 13(12)      “…into effect.”

Police in Natchitoches are investigating a weekend shooting at a gas station that left two dead and one injured. NPD spokesman Cpl. John Greely says two men with a beef opened fire on one-another, with some friends also drawing their guns. Several got away, but they have security video of the incident, and the investigation is active…:

CUT 12(09)      “…$2000”
The National Hurricane Center is tracking three systems that COULD become tropical cyclones. More from Jeff Palermo…:

CUT 01(29)      “…Jeff Palermo.”

Authorities in DeSoto Parish give the “all clear”, after evacuating an area of the town of Catuna this morning when a gas pipeline exploded. The fire is under control, and so far no injuries reported.

A sign of the times and the sign reads “closed.” The well-known New Orleans French Quarter Kako Art Gallery is closing it doors forever; citing the city’s burgeoning crime problem. Kako will close one month from today.

A natural gas pipeline explosion this morning near the DeSoto Parish town of Catuna has triggered evacuations to assure residents safety. The evacuations include areas along Highway 171 and Norwood Road. Firefighters, sheriff’s deputies and EMS are all on the scene, and traffic is being detoured away from the affected area. So far, we have no reported injuries.

Three people died Sunday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Lafourche Parish on Louisiana Highway 308 in Lockport. State Police Trooper Ross Brennan says one of victims is from southwest Louisiana…:

CUT 03(10)      “…head-on.”

In that Chrysler, 44-year-old Ramiro Pineda-Perez of Berwick and 38-year-old Alexander Vigil of Morgan City…who were also killed instantly.

Gas prices are retreating somewhat. The statewide average price of regular is now $4.45; down 7-cents from a week ago.

Police in Natchitoches are investigating a Saturday night gunfight that left two men dead and one wounded. Natchitoches Police spokesman Cpl. John Greely says the dead are identified as 21-year-old Marquis Evans and 23-year-old Daniel Williams. Greely says a beef between the two erupted at a gas pump…:

CUT 11(11)      “..on the scene.”

The National Hurricane Center website is now tracking three tropical waves; one in the Gulf and two in the western Atlantic. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the system in the Gulf is stalled not far off the Louisiana coast, but has a small chance of developing into a tropical storm…:

CUT 08  (09)        Brownsville, Texas area

Two other systems are out there, with good chances of developing, but they should remain well to our south.

Louisiana’s so-called trigger law, that bans most abortions now that Roe vs Wade has been overturned, has been blocked by a state court. Attorneys for the Center for Reproductive Rights filed a petition for relief from the state’s law taking effect. It was met with a temporary restraining order; meaning abortion clinics in Louisiana can – for now – remain open. A hearing is set for July 8^th.

Three people died Sunday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Lafourche Parish on Louisiana Highway 308 in Lockport. State Police Trooper Ross Brennan says 47-year-old Grant Gremillion of Sulphur was pronounced dead at the scene. Also pronounced dead at the scene were 44-year-old Ramiro Pineda-Perez of Berwick and 38-year-old Alexander Vigil of Morgan City also died at the scene. They were in a vehicle struck by Gremillion’s pickup truck, when it crossed the center line…:

CUT 04(10)      “…fatal injuries.”

The crash is under investigation.

A new law takes effect August 1^st that allows adults 24 and older who were adopted to have access to their original birth records. The bill’s author is Vernon Parish State Representative Charles Owen…:

CUT 14(12)      “…it was wrong.”

There are many people in Louisiana who are happy for Ole Miss coach Mike Bianco today. His Rebels won the College World Series yesterday with a four to two win over Oklahoma. Bianco is a former LSU player, assistant coach and a former head coach at McNeese too. It took him 22 seasons as the head coach at Ole Miss to finally win a national title…:

CUT 05(10)      “…been through.”

Ole Miss barely made the NCAA Tournament but they went on a remarkable run to win the school’s first men’s national championship.

The co-founder of Lift Louisiana, an advocacy group for the health and wellbeing of women, says the reversal of Roe vs Wade will heavily impact those who don’t have the means to travel to states that permit abortions. And Michelle Erenberg says state lawmakers have done nothing to assist those individuals either.
Cut 4 (11)  “…this time.”
Governor Edwards has signed House Bill 450 into law, which will allow adopted people obtain copies of their original birth certificates once they reach the age of 24….

Cut 13 (09) “…1977.”
Rosepine Representative Charles Owen’s bill passed the House and Senate overwhelmingly after extensive discussion.

Walmart employees who receive medical coverage in Louisiana now have access to doula services. Doula Program Lead for Walmart Nancy Jester says doulas provide continuous emotional, physical, and informational support to mothers before, during, and after childbirth and the mothers who have used the program give it positive reviews.

Cut 8 (10)  “…their outcome.”

Lt. Governor Bill Nungesser is in Alaska for the annual meeting of the Aerospace States Association. He says they’ll discuss workforce development, public-private partnerships in aerospace and optimal uses of aerospace facilities, and how they can be applied to other endeavors…:

Cut  11 (11)  “…in their states.” 

The conference runs through Wednesday.

Three people died Sunday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Lafourche Parish on Louisiana Highway 308 in Lockport. State Police Trooper Ross Brennan says one of victims is from southwest Louisiana

Cut 3 (10) “…head on.”

47-year old Gremillion was pronounced dead at the scene along with 44-year-old Ramiro Pineda-Perez of Berwick and 38-year-old Alexander Vigil of Morgan City.

What are the many impacts from the U-S Supreme Court’s ruling that reveres Roe versus Wade which makes abortion illegal in Louisiana? Michelle Erenberg, co-founder of Lift Louisiana, believes that without safe and legal abortions in Louisiana, the state will see more women and children living in poverty…

Cut 5 (12) “…rippling impacts.”
Governor Edwards has signed a bill into law that would allow adopted individuals to obtain a copy of their birth certificate once they reach the age of 24. Rosepine Representative Charles Owen is the author of the legislation that changes a 1977 law that kept adoptees in the dark about their first days of life…

Cut 14 (12)  “…it was wrong”
Walmart employees who receive medical coverage in Louisiana now have access to doula services. Doula Program Lead for Walmart Nancy Jester says last year they launched a pilot program in Georgia and due to its success, they’ve expanded the benefit in three other states including Louisiana.

Cut 7 (09) “…birthing mothers.”

It’s available for both part- and full-time employees.