Minden Representative Wayne McMahan has filed legislation that would allow pet owners to have their pets’ cremated remains buried with them. And the bill clearly outlines that the cremated pet must have died before the person who wishes to have the remains buried with them.
Cut 12 (12) “…the burial.”
The practice is illegal in the state but McMahan says he’s optimistic that will change.

The state’s first Safety Corridor continues to phase in measures to reduce speeding and accidents on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge. DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallet says the first phase of Act 426 called for increased signage along the 18-mile-long bridge.
Cut 6 (09) “…feedback cameras.”
A speed feedback camera is a digital sign that tells drivers how fast they are driving.

The East Baton Rouge Coroner says fentanyl was involved in the death of Nathan Millard and sadly too many others. Brooke Thorington has more.
Cut 1 (29) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”