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- The way Louisiana's abortion law is worded confuses patients and doctors alike as some physicians won’t even schedule to see a pregnant woman until after 12 weeks due to fear of being investigated.- A new report shows show's Texas food production and higher grocery costs are being affected by climate change.

- Governor John Bel Edwards commemorated the 7th year anniversary of Medicaid Expansion for low-income Louisianans yesterday.- An effort that would have prevented Texas House Democrats from chairing committees has been defeated.- And with Mardi Gras season is upon us healthcare officials in Louisiana are concerned about a post-holiday increase in COVID cases.

- Nearly $21 billion in capital investments were made in Louisiana during 2022.- Texas education officials project a statewide decline in student enrollment for the years ahead.- Some former Shreveporters were recognized at the 65th Grammy awards with one receiving a Grammy.

- Cold rain could become light freezing rain this morning through the afternoon across the region.- Twenty years ago today at about a minute before 9am, the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated as it reentered the atmosphere over Texas.- Democrats in the Texas Legislature are pushing back against a pair of GOP-backed bills they say are discriminatory in preventing property sales to foreigners.-

Sunday, Jan. 22, 2022, at 1 p.m. Originally aired Sept. 4, 2022. On this episode of “Illuminations,” Ranae Moran interviews attorney Philip Remington Dunn about his faith and his latest book, “Eternal Justice: How God Intervenes for the Least of Us." Philip Remington Dunn has been a celebrated criminal defense attorney in Southern California for over thirty years. As a Christian, he has been able to use his faith to help recover countless souls, salvaging those who might otherwise have become victims of their own conduct and the criminal justice system. During the course of his career, he has been given the Ventura County Criminal Bar Association award for “Distinguish Contribution,” recognition as a “Local Hero” by The Santa Barbara Independent newspaper, and “Special Contribution” to the criminal justice system, by the California State Assembly and the United States Congress.In “Eternal Justice,” Dunn tells the riveting stories of people who most would have thought lost forever but who were redeemed by God and then, in return, used their lives, stories and faith to help others.

- A winter weather advisory and flood watch have been issued for east Texas, south Arkansas, and Northwest / north central Louisiana.- Texas policy wonks and partygoers are pushing for legalizing marijuana as a way to pay to help fund education and ease property taxes.- Arkansas lawmakers have finished first month of legislative session but observers say the pace has been slow due to no specifics from the governor's office on the state budget.

- Arkansas lawmakers will vote on a bill that penalizes state agencies for using affirmative action in hiring or procurement.- The Louisiana Senate will decide on a bill that offers $45 million as incentive for property insurance companies to do business in the state,- Cold and rainy weather is expected for Texas and much of the south as heavy rain continues throughout the day.

Who is our "brother/sister" in our faith tradition? Join host, Marci Howard and panelists Rabbi Jana De Benedetti, Susan Caldwell, Father Mark Watson, Ashish Modi, Father Jason Foster, and Pastor Sione Tu'uta for a discussion of faith and relationships from a variety of faith traditions.

- Louisiana DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson, a Democrat announced he will retire on March 4th and is considering a run for governor.- There are a number of tax credits and rebates for residents wanting to electrify and improve the energy efficiency of their homes.-Arkansas Governor Sara Huckabee-Sanders announced she wants to add a work requirement for some Arkansas Medicaid recipients.

- The head of Louisiana’s Democratic Party has issued a statement that she will not be a candidate for governor.- Texas Governor Greg Abbott is calling for expanding restrictions on transgender athletes.- The largest producer of medical marijuana in Louisiana says it has expanded its growing operation for 2023.