Law enforcement could soon be using new technology to catch uninsured motorists. A measure waiting to be signed by Governor Jindal will allow police cars to have equipment to take a snap shot of a person’s license plate. Executive Director of the Louisiana District Attorneys Association, Pete Adams, says the photo of the license plate will only be used to catch uninsured motorists, track down stolen vehicles and help authorities in emergency situations….

cut 8 (12) “capture those”

He says the goal is to reduce the number of uninsured motorists.

DOTD advises motorists about lane closures that will start to go into effect Friday at 11am on I-10 and I-12 near I-59 in St. Tammany Parish. Crews will be working to replace the roadway at certain locations in that area through the weekend and delays are expected for Gulf Coast beach goers. Department of Transportation spokeswoman Bambi Hall…

cut 4 (06) “plan accordingly”

They are suggesting US 90 as an alternate route.

The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education gave Education Superintendent John White a positive job review, despite a politically tough year. White received a score of 3.3 out of four. BESE president Chas Roemer says White deserves some credit for what’s happening with student achievement…

cut 14 (10) “going to college”

White was graded on his leadership and management style and data from the classroom.

The state Department of Health and Hospitals will be testing beach water along the Louisiana coast to determine the level of a disease causing waterborne bacteria that could make you sick. DHH Beach Monitoring Program Director Ryan Farlow says people who have open wounds or a compromised immune system should be more cautious about where they’re going…

cut 11 (06) “swimming in the beaches”

Farlow says swimmers can become exposed to bacteria through the mouth, nose or ears or through a cut.