Autonomous trucks are now driving between Dallas and Houston at night, and it may not be long before they make their way to Louisiana. Renee Amar, the executive director of the Louisiana Motor Transport Association, says Amar says there have already been test runs for self-driving trucks in the state, though for now, they’ll only be at night during low traffic hours and with a human driver in the vehicle.
Starting now, Louisiana school districts will be allowed to accept advertising from politicians and political groups for athletics and other school clubs. It’s a new law which was written by Gonzales Republican Senator Eddie Lambert who says rural areas need every source of revenue they can get.
Cut 11 (09) “…year to advertise.”
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A pair of big athletic events are happening in New Orleans this week. The third NOLA Pickle Fest starts today at the Morial Convention Center and the U.S. Gymnastics Championships start tomorrow at the Smoothie King Center. Kelly Schulz with New Orleans and Company says you may see some of the athletes competing on the mat at the Smoothie King Center this week in Los Angeles three years from now.
Cut 15 (06) “…incredible talented gymnasts.”
Both events run through Sunday.
He’s the voice of Grambling State’s World Famed Tiger Marching Band. Now BJ Bell has become the first band announcer to land an NIL deal. Bell signed with Monroe-based Attorney Eddie Clark & Associates. Bell, who always dreamed of playing in the Tiger Marching Band, says announcing for them has allowed him to live those dreams.