Winnfield Representative Jack McFarland faces opposition on his proposal to increase the state’s gasoline tax by 22-cents over the next 12 years. He says the additional revenue will go towards improving the state’s roads and bridges. Governor Edwards has said he does not support the proposal, but McFarland says several small business owners are behind his effort…
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McFarland’s legislation will be heard in the regular session that begins April 12th.

Seven bars in New Orleans have been shut down for violating COVID restrictions. The city’s chief administrative officer, Peter Bowen, says these bars will not be allowed to reopen until…
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No bars in New Orleans will be open from Friday to Tuesday to prevent large Mardi Gras crowds.

Ochsner Regional Medical Director Aldo Russo says he contracted the coronavirus even after he got the COVID vaccine. Russo says he received the vaccine on December 17th and came down with symptoms ten days later. Russo says his experience shows that it may take two weeks after the second dose to reach maximum immunity. He still strongly encourages people to get the vaccine
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The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles is selling a 2019 LSU National Championship specialty license plate. Tiger fans can purchase the plate for around 100 dollars and OMV spokesperson Matthew Boudreaux says the easiest way is to buy it online.
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Proceeds for the plate will go back to LSU.