“We’re just there to expose it publicly,” Holick said.

The other four states with one remaining abortion clinic each are North Dakota, South Dakota, Mississippi and Arkansas.

Holick said he attempted to talk to Dr. Blue, who refused, but the physician met with two Jackson pastors, Don Young of the First Baptist Church and Mike Atkins of the Chapel at River Crossing.

Blue said Monday the two ministers told him that while they are anti-abortion they will not participate in the national organization’s demonstrations.

Blue said he doesn’t expect many Jackson people to join the out-of-state activities.

“We live in a great country and a great state which allows people from Kansas to come here and exercise their right of free speech, just like the women here have their right to free medical choice without the interference of the state or federal government,” Blue said.

The organization’s website estimates Blue performs 90 abortions a year. Blue disputed that estimate.

“It’s a very, very minor part of my practice,” he said. “We’re a family practice that offers full-service family service. And termination is just one of the things we offer.”