7:30 AM Newscast Nov 15

The state is offering some much-needed relief to those owing fees and unpaid fines to the Office of Motor Vehicles. The OMV has recalled fees previously referred to the Office of Debt Recovery and reset them to their original amounts. Commissioner Dan Casey says the goal is to get driver’s licenses reinstated once and for all.

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More than 350-thousand Louisiana drivers will benefit from this change, but they need to contact the OMV to pay the original fine in its entirety or to work out a payment plan before December 31st.

The Louisiana House approved a bill making a temporary .45 percent sales permanent but reduced it to .4 percent. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says that’s good news for taxpayers

Cut 11 (07) “…good news for consumers.”

LSU looks to end its two-game losing streak on Saturday and keep alive its slim chance of playing in the SEC Championship game.

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Her final shows are sold out but if you were lucky enough to get tickets to see Grammy Award-winning artist and Baskin, Louisiana native Lainey Wilson at the Monroe Civic Center this weekend, there are a few things you should know. Give yourself plenty of time for the first come, first serve parking and if you see a spot to the right of the fountain, it’s reserved for VIP ticket holders. Keep in mind the Monroe Civic Center’s strict Clear Bag Policy and expect to be searched upon entry.