Governor Jeff Landry says it is time to retire the inspection sticker. In his State of the State address, Landry says he supports a bill, which would eliminate the need for Louisiana residents to get an inspection sticker for non-commercial vehicles…

Cut 5 (14) “…only six dollars”

The governor says the QR code can provide instant information to law enforcement about the vehicle.

The group Louisiana Progress is urging lawmakers to pass legislation that would lower the costs for Louisiana families. Executive director Peter Robins-Brown says they are pushing legislation to reduce the fines for someone who allows their auto insurance to lapse and they also want the state to stop referring insurance-lapse debts to the state Office of Debt Recovery…

Cut 9 (08) “….collection fee”

The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested a 36-year-old man and seized 70 roosters after conducting a raid on a cockfighting event near Opelousas.  John Lachapelle is facing serious felony charges, including cockfighting, possession of schedule two drugs and illegal carrying of weapons. Sheirff Bobby Guidroz says it took a large team of deputies to carry out the raid.

Cut 11 (08) “…whole lot different.”

Guidroz says drugs, guns and cash were also seized at the event.

The Saints were active on the opening day of free agency as they signed former Jacksonville running back Travis Etienne from Jennings, offensive guard David Edwards, tight end Noah Fant and veteran punter Ryan Wright, who averaged 44.5 yards a punt last season with the Vikings, fourth best in the NFL. Matt Paras of the Advocate, says Wright looks to be the right move…

Cut 15 (10) “….to solve it”

Linebacker Demario Davis has signed with the Jets and cornerback Alontae Taylor has signed with the Titans.