It seems every year a lawmaker attempts to pass a ban on using a hand-held cellphone while driving…and every year it fails to pass. This year is no different, as Breaux Bridge Representative Mike Huval’s proposed ban was squashed in the Senate Transportation Committee. Huval tells committee members he’s addressed concerns the bill could lead to racial profiling by law enforcement…:

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By a close 4-3 vote, the committee deferred Huval’s bill; ending it for the session.

This Memorial Day weekend why not visit the World War II Museum in New Orleans? The museum’s Dr. Maggie Hartley says active military and reservists get in free now through Labor Day…:

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She says be prepared to invest 2 or more hours in a visit, because there’s a lot to see.

Most Louisiana lawmakers are on board with loosening the restrictions that are currently in place for name, image, and likeness deals for college athletes. Jeff Palermo has the story…:

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State Police say excessive speed led to the death of a motorcyclist Thursday night in Golden Meadow. Troopers say, after passing several vehicles, 43-year-old Ace Billiot lost control in a curve at high speed and went off the road and into a utility pole. He was pronounced dead at the scene.