If you have autism, you can now have a driver’s license that indicates you have the medical diagnosis. Matthew Boudreaux, Public Information Director for the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles, says the designation was approved by the legislature.
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The autism indicator will appear below the driver’s picture.
It’s been a difficult year for State Police as the state agency is under scrutiny for several use of force incidents over the last few years, one of which led to a death in Union Parish in 2019. Governor John Bel Edwards says he’s confident that Superintendent Colonel Lamar Davis, who was appointed in October 2020, is leading the agency in the right direction.
The state health department says the number of Omicron cases in Louisiana has surpassed 100 as health officials express concern of another COVID surge. Ochsner Health Infectious disease specialist Doctor Katherine Baumgarten says Omicron symptoms have mirrored those of previous variants…
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Christmas is Saturday and who doesn’t love a Christmas photo of a puppy or kitten under the tree but in reality the gift of a pet is not always ideal. Puppies and kittens grow up and they require care for several years. Lafayette Animal Shelter and Care Center Supervisor Shelly Delahoussaye (Dela-who-see) says the recipient might not have the ability to support them.
She says it’s best to bring the intended recipient into the shelter and let them choose their pet.