The House Transportation Committee has approved legislation once again to ban hand-held cell phones while driving. Last year the House passed Breaux Bridge Representative Mike Huval’s ban, but it failed to get out of the Senate by just a single vote. CEO of Stop-distractions-dot-org, Jennifer Smith says 24 states plus Washington D-C have a hands-free law…

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You’ll want to make sure you’re able to receive weather alerts as a major system will move into Louisiana later tonight. State Climatologist Barry Keim says much of the state is already under a flash flood watch with this system that could drop several inches of rain in a short time, so be prepared for a bumpy ride over the next day.

Cut 11 (09) “…heavy rainfall.”

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The MJ Foster Promise Program is now online…providing $10.5 million annually for financial support for students to earn credentials that can help them gain employment in high-demand jobs in Louisiana’s growing industry sectors. Ebony Holmes, Director of Public Information for the Office of Student Financial Assistance, says the program provides multiple avenues for training.

Cut 12 (11) “…for that.”

Promise funds can be used over a period of three years to cover tuition and fees at all public two-year postsecondary institutions in Louisiana as well as those licensed by the state Board of Regents. The program officially launches on July 1, but applications are being accepted now.