Louisiana’s last Planned Parenthood clinic closes

Louisiana’s lone Planned Parenthood clinic closed on Tuesday, marking a significant moment for reproductive healthcare in the state. CBS News national reporter Kati Weis has more on this pivotal development.

Louisiana’s last Planned Parenthood clinic closes

Flesh-eating bacteria causes 5th Louisiana death this year

Another Louisiana resident has died from the flesh-eating bacterium known as Vibrio vulnificus. It is the fifth death in the state this year, according to health officials, who warn of the infection’s increasing prevalence.

Flesh-eating bacteria causes 5th Louisiana death this year

Appeals Court Won’t Invalidate Part of Voting Rights Act

A federal appeals court has chosen not to strike down a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, spurring Louisiana officials to seek a stay. The state hopes the Supreme Court will resolve the matter in a related redistricting case scheduled for October.

Appeals Court Won’t Invalidate Part of Voting Rights Act