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— A bill to keep transgender women and girls in Louisiana from competing on college and K-12 women’s and girls’ athletic teams has won final legislative passage.— Driving while using a handheld cellphone in Louisiana could become a traffic violation punishable by a ticket and fine under legislation approved by the state House.— Today is election day in Texas and Arkansas as voters decide which candidates will proceed to the upcoming general election in November.— 81% of Texas is experiencing a drought which affects agricultural production and increases chances for wildfires.

Sunday, July 10, 2022, at 1 p.m. The homeless around us can go unnoticed, but at the age of 22, Cassie Hammett had a heart for the homeless and began to lend a hand to help. This subsequently brought her into contact with victims of human trafficking, specifically women who were sex trafficked. In 2007, Cassie founded the Hub Ministries, initially to assist the homeless through their Lovewell program. The Hub grew to include their Purchased ministry, helping women and children who have been victims of trafficking. Both programs offer a path to restoration. On this episode of Illuminations, Ranae Moran talks with Cassie to learn more about trafficking and the Hub Ministries.

— The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting the first detected case of monkeypox infection in a state resident.— Texas health officials say people who attended a July 4th festival in Dallas could have been exposed to Monkeypox based on one detected case.— A Louisiana court will hear arguments on whether or not the state's trigger law should go in effect to ban abortions.— A three-judge panel In New Orleans heard arguments this week on the legality of the Obama-era program known as DACA which protects more than 600,000 immigrants from deportation.

Host Janice Bezanson hosts this episode, which focuses on the history of conservation in our region. Guest is David Todd. Airs Wednesday, July 22, 2022 at 6 pm.

Thursday, July 21, 2022, at 6 p.m. Dr. Mark Vigen hosts this discussion on alcoholism with Dr. Paul Wilson, Medical Director of CADA, Stephen S., Public Information Committee Member for Alcoholics Anonymous Central Office Steering Committee: Shreveport/Bossier, and Margaret T., Public Information Committee Chairperson for Alcoholics Anonymous Central Office Steering Committee: Shreveport/Bossier. Questions will be taken during the show at 1-800-552-8502.

This episode takes on a truly international scope, with a discussion of faith leaders both here and abroad in Nigeria.

— A batch of new Louisiana laws go in effect on August 1st that range from prohibiting warrantless searches for marijuana, legalizing concealed carry for military veterans, and job and housing discrimination based on hairstyles.— A proposal to legalize recreational marijuana in Arkansas is moving closer to appearing on the state's ballot in the fall.— Texas gubernatorial candidate Democrat Beto O’Rourke has been on the road appearing in town halls across east Texas.

Sunday, August 7, 2022, at 1 p.m. Ranae Moran talks with Jim Stovall about his latest book, "Passport to Success: Experience Next Level Living" and how to find and fulfill our purpose in life.

— Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins will appear with his attorneys before the Second Circuit Court of Appeal Friday morning in hopes that he might be reinstated into the 2022 mayoral race.— Plaintiffs challenging legislation that bans abortions in Louisiana have filed a lawsuit with the state Supreme Court.— Companies that want to sell home insurance in Louisiana will have to be on stronger financial footing.— A federal judge has struck down a state law requiring some Texans to supply additional proof of residency to vote.— An Arkansas panel has blocked a recreational marijuana proposal from appearing on the ballot this fall.

— Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins has been disqualified from seeking re-election by a judge for using the wrong address when filing his candidacy documents.— Texas has set a new monthly record for collecting sales tax revenue.— Several Texas cities have also set new records -- for their hottest July ever.— A free, four-event series offered in Shreveport presents the basics of winning government contracts.