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— The Louisiana Supreme Court has rejected the state attorney general's request to allow immediate enforcement of state abortion bans that were put on hold by a state district judge.— More men in North Texas are looking to get vasectomies and younger women are considering sterilization now that abortion access is limited in the state.— The Arkansas Department of Health announced yesterday the first case of Monkeypox has been identified in the state.— The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says experts disagree strongly about whether ivory-billed woodpeckers are extinct, and is putting off a final decision on the question, to review information.

Red River Radio Local Newscast 8:04 AM 07.05.22 with Chuck Smith— Louisiana has followed a nationwide trend of workers leaving their jobs since the onset of the pandemic, a phenomenon economists call “The Great Resignation”.— The Texas Department of State Health Services reports that monkey pox is spreading in the state.— Portions southern Arkansas, northern Louisiana, east Texas and southeast Oklahoma will see temperatures reaching the upper 90's along with heat indices as high as 110 degrees making for an uncomfortable workday.

— Attorneys for an abortion clinic and other abortion rights advocates are arguing against the Louisiana attorney general's request that the state’s Supreme Court allow enforcement of Louisiana’s ban on most abortions.— Governor Asa Hutchinson announced plans to call lawmakers back into session next month to take up tax relief plans because of a record state budget surplus.— Endangered Texas horned lizards have fallen on hard times but a program at the San Antonio Zoo is trying to turn that trend around.

In this episode of Conserving Earth, host Laura-Ashley Overdyke hosts a discussion of endangered species, including species in our region.

Co-hosts Laura-Ashley Overdyke and Janice Bezanson host an episode of Conserving Earth, discussing many places on public lands that listeners can visit and explore. From March 28, 2022

Dr. Beverly Burden hosts another episode of What's Bugging You, discussing the insect world. You can call in with your questions at 800-552-8502. Airs at 6 pm, Tuesday, July 12, 2022.

— A New Orleans judge has issued a temporary restraining order preventing enforcement of Louisiana’s Anti-Abortion trigger laws that were to go into effect after Friday’s U.S. Supreme court ruling overturning Roe v Wade.— A huge effort is underway to restock a prehistoric species of fish in East Texas at Caddo Lake.

— The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked a lower court’s ruling that Louisiana must add a new congressional district before the 2022 elections.— A Harris County judge has blocked Texas officials from enforcing a pre-Roe abortion ban.— Louisiana House Speaker Clay Shexnayder has indicated he will run for Lt. Governor in 2023.__ Recent drownings making the news reflect a disturbing trend: a big jump in boating deaths that experts say can be easily prevented.

An episode of About Faith discussing issues of Freedom as it relates to different faiths. Marci Howard (Christian)Ashish Modi (Hindu)Daniel Johnson (Baptist) - he is in the air force studying to be a chaplain. Susan Caldwell (Unitarian Universalist)Rabbi Dr. Jana L. De Benedetti (Jewish)Airs Sunday, July 3, 2022 at 1 pm.

— A large group of Louisiana GOP members gathered in Lafayette over the weekend for the state’s Republican Party conference.— Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has tested positive for COVID-19 after attending a conference in California.— Authorities say five people were shot and injured during an outdoor event in East Texas that featured a trail ride over the weekend.— A federal appeals court has upheld an Arkansas law requiring state contractors to pledge not to boycott Israel.