When the full House convenes this afternoon, they will take up a bill to prohibit the use of hand held cell phones when behind the wheel. Breaux Bridge Representative Mike Huval has tried to get this bill to the governor’s desk for the last two years, but each time it’s stalled on the House floor. Huval says this time legislators have come to him to express support, after being educated about the effects of distracted driving.
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National Police week is this week and according to the personal finance website WalletHub, Louisiana is ranked the worst state for police officers. The Bayou State is ranked 47th in highest crime rate and WalletHub spokesperson Jill Gonzales says the high violent crime rate may be the reason Louisiana ranks 50th in police deaths…
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Louisiana also ranks 49th for median income for law enforcement officers.

A report shows Louisiana hit record numbers for tourism once again, with 51-million people checking out the Bayou State in 2018. Matt Doyle has more…
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Livingston parish native Laine Hardy has advanced to American Idol’s Top 3 A parade and concert in his honor is scheduled for tomorrow at the Livingston Parish Fairgrounds. Governor John Bel Edwards is expected to personally congratulate Hardy on Tuesday morning.