530 PM LRN News

Louisianans have until October 1st to get their Real ID-compliant license in order to fly domestically without a passport or military ID. Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles spokesperson Matthew Boudreaux says you’ll need to bring some paperwork with you when go to the OMV in person to apply for a Real ID stamp.

Cut 4 (09) “…residence.” 

To find out if you have a Real ID, check for a small star in the upper right-hand side of your driver’s license or state ID.

Jury trials can resume today in Louisiana. 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 and each judge is responsible for setting their own docket.

Cut 7 (10) “…newer civil cases.”

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says a statewide Salmonella bacterial infection has led to the deaths of some wild birds. LDWF State Veterinarian Dr. Jim LaCour says to reduce the spread of the salmonella, some residents may have to take down their bird feeder or bird baths for two months to break the cycle of infection…

Cut 10 (10) “your birdbaths” 

And be careful when doing so because Salmonella is dangerous to humans too.

A Louisiana Public Health Institute survey finds a major divide in willingness to get a COVID vaccine along gender and racial lines. Managing Director Beth Nauman says white males are most likely to be willing to get a vaccine.

Cut 13 (10)“…hesitancy”