The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office announced a new Drone as First Responder program. When a 911 call comes in, the new real-time crime center can launch drones directly to the scene. The fleet features two drones that can break glass to enter a building and allow deputies to negotiate with suspects remotely. Sheriff Marc Mashaw says the program transforms emergency response and community protection.
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Biologists with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife have been working to restore a critical fish habitat on Toledo Bend. Crews have spent two weeks planting native eelgrass. Biologist Manager Villis Dowden says some early attempts to plant eelgrass in past years did not succeed, because of several challenges, including strong wave action, so they are using more sheltered planting areas…
The vehicle inspection sticker is officially replaced January 1st, but Governor Landry has already told State Police not to issue citations for expired stickers. The author of the bill eliminating the stickers, Larry Bagley, says one byproduct of the law is putting counterfeiters out of business.
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The stickers will be replaced by QR Codes.
Governor Landry signed a bill increasing the penalties for marijuana use on college campuses and near schools in hopes of promoting a family-friendly atmosphere on college football gamedays. Opponents of the bill argue it does nothing to address alcohol use on campus, especially that done by underage students. Representative Gabe Firment’s answer is simple — consuming alcohol in a school zone is not illegal— marijuana use is.