At the state capitol, there is an effort to repeal the state’s motorcycle helmet law. Hornbeck Representative Rodney Shamerhorn wants to give motorcycle riders 21 and above the option to wear a helmet…
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The House Transportation Committee approved a bill that repeals the state’s motorcycle helmet law. It goes to the full House for more discussion.

At the U-S Capitol, the House has approved a bill that could result in the popular video app being banned in America. Host of the Tech Gumbo podcast, Haggai Davis says Congress is trying to force ByteDance to sell Tik Tok to either a U.S.-based or a non-Chinese company to alleviate concerns that China could be misusing data against Americans.
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But Davis says if this legislation becomes law, he expects lawsuits.

Expect overnight lane closures on the I-10 Atchafalaya Basin Bridge beginning Monday as Phase 2 of the Basin Bridge Safety Corridor begins. Colleen Crain has more…
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A 34-year-old Ruston woman is facing manslaughter charges in the death of her boyfriend. Authorities say Willie Watson was on the hood of Brictiney Robinson’s car when she slammed on her brakes causing him to roll off and Watson later died from head injuries. Robinson faces up to 40 years in prison.