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— The FBI is investigating the Bossier City Police Union and has arrested its president.— A pregnant Louisiana woman who was denied an abortion even though her fetus has a rare and fatal condition is asking Gov. John Bel Edwards to call a special session of the legislature to clarify the state’s abortion law.— Anyone in Texas who performs an abortion now faces up to life in prison and a hundred thousand dollar fine under the state's trigger law that took effect last Thursday.— Texas wildlife officials say they’ll more closely examine the status of mountain lions in the state.— Latest data released from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows about 95% of Texas is still in a drought despite record-setting rainfall.

— Officials say Louisiana will receive nearly $100 million in additional federal transportation aid that went unused by other states.— Jobseekers in rural deep East Texas counties can access "pop up" Workforce Solutions kiosks located in libraries and other locations and can receive assistance with jobs search, childcare services, and job training.

— A federal appeals court has upheld a Texas federal court ruling that exempts a group of religious health care providers from the abortion and gender rights requirements of the Affordable Care Act.— The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law signed by President Joe Biden, will fund the plugging of thousands of abandoned oil wells all across the country.— Next month, a federal court will hear a lawsuit charging Texas with discriminating against minority voters in last year’s redistricting process.

- Test results showing nationwide declines in reading and math scores in the wake of the pandemic, there's a bright spot in Louisiana's results.- LA Governor John Bel Edwards says LSU Health Shreveport Center for Medical Education and Emerging Viral Threats lab will attract some of the best medical minds in viral research.- A Shreveport bar owner says the crumbling remains of burned-out Humpfrees in the Shreve Square pose a safety hazard and needs demolition.

- There has been plenty of misinformation being spread about voting machine security but Texas Secretary of State John Scott a Republican, says he’s extremely confident about his state’s voting machines for the midterm election.- Doctors and abortion-rights advocates testified that the Louisiana Department of Health’s list of qualifying conditions is incomplete and warn that creating such list threatens patient health.

Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022. Mark Vigen, PhD, hosts this episode of Health Matters: Mental Health Edition. Dr. Vigen is joined by Ginny Fouts, licensed professional counselor, and guests from Overeaters Anonymous. OA is a fellowship of individuals who through shared experience, strength and hope are recovering from compulsive overeating and other eating disorders. More information on Overeaters Anonymous can be found at OA.org or locally at 318-677-4002.

Thursday, October 26, 2022, at 6 p.m. What types of behaviors might children exhibit if they have experienced sexual abuse? Hannah Spears, LCSW, counselor with Gingerbread House; Olivia Ferguson, M.S., PLPC, NCC, counselor with Gingerbread House and Regional Child and Youth Trafficking Coordinator-Shreveport Region, and Jessica Miller, CEO of Gingerbread House in Shreveport, will join hosts Dr. Mark Vigen and Jenny Gregorio to answer this question and to discuss the effects and prevention of child sexual abuse. Questions will be taken during the show at 1-800-552-8502.

- The Stephen F. Austin State University board of regents is expected to meet sometime this month and make what some have called the institution’s biggest decision in its history.- A seat is up for the Texas Railroad Commission for the Nov. 8th election and who wins could significant regarding power grid, natural gas pipeline infrastructure, and environmental concerns.- Gas prices have been high but prices seem to be dropping slightly across the country.

- It's election day and for Louisiana voters there's 8 Constitutional Amendments on the ballot.

Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022. November is awareness month for both Lung Cancer and COPD. Tune in for Health Matters, Thursday at 6 p.m. Dr. Sanford Katz will be joined by Dr. Ahmed Virani, pulmonologist and critical care physician, and Dr. Sergio Jaramillo, radiation oncologist, with Willis Knighton Health System and Jarrod Mitchell, Cardiac Rehab Coordinator at Willis Knighton Health System to talk about lung health and smoking cessation. Questions will be taken at 1-800-552-8502.