New LSU offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. talked to the press ahead of Ole Miss’ Sugar Bowl matchup with Georgia. Andre Champagne has more.
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Law enforcement agencies across the state will be enforcing Louisiana’s new, hands-free driving law beginning tomorrow. Under the new law, drivers will face fines for using handheld devices while operating a vehicle. A first offense is $100, but officials say the goal of the law is not to issue citations, but to prevent crashes caused by distracted driving.
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It was a deadly Christmas holiday on Louisiana roadways, as 13 people were killed in crashes from Christmas Day through Monday morning. State Police Trooper Shelby Mayfield says all 13 deaths were preventable.
Mayfield says when you make your way around the state for your New Year’s celebrations, you can expect a beefed-up State Police presence.
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Officials remind us all to buckle up, avoid impaired driving, eliminate distractions behind the wheel, and be sure to obey the speed limit.