12:30 LRN Newscast April 1

A statewide Salmonella bacterial infection has led to the deaths of some wild birds. That’s according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries who has seen an increase in dead birds. LDWF State Veterinarian Dr. Jim LaCour says bird feeders and birdbaths are helping to spread the Salmonella…

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Jury trials can resume today in Louisiana. The pandemic placed jury trials on hold, which created a backlog. Loyola University of New Orleans Law Professor Dane Ciolino predicts it will take about a year for the courts to get through the backlog of cases. He says each judge is responsible for setting their own docket.

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The deadline to get a Real ID stamp on your state IDs to fly domestically is six months away and it is unlikely the deadline will be extended again. Matt Doyle has the story.

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