A bill barring drivers from touching their cellphones while on the road narrowly escaped the House and is on its way to the Senate. The legislation is inspired by the uptick in distracted driving road deaths in recent years. Breaux Bridge Representative Mike Huval…
Cut 13 (06) “distracted drivers”
The measure received 53 “yes” votes which is the minimum number required for passage.

State Police charge a Hammond man with vehicular negligent homicide as result of a crash on I-12 near Covington that killed a one-month old child. Senior Trooper Dustin Dwight says 62-year-old Erroll Nugent missed his exit to Highway 190 and instead of turning around at the next exit, he tried a U-Turn through the grassy median…
Cut 10 (07) “rear of his vehicle”
One-month old Bryce Martin from Hammond was killed.

The “Adoption Option” bill that would require abortion clinics to provide information about the adoption process to women seeking abortions is nearing final passage. The legislation also mandates the creation of a state website with information about adoption. Louisiana Right to Life Executive Director Ben Clapper says he hopes it will result in fewer abortions.
Cut 4 (09) “as well”
The bill has received little opposition in the legislature.

Acadia Parish residents near Chem-Flo in Duson are being allowed back in their home this morning following a massive fire at the facility. No injuries reported, as officials say Xylene was among the chemicals that contributed to the huge blaze. The state Department of Environmental Quality is providing air quality checks of homes if evacuated residents ask for it.