The House unanimously passed a bill that could end the unregulated buying and selling of restaurant reservations through third party apps. Rep. Troy Hebert says the bill would protect restaurants unaware that their tables are being auctioned, often at high prices like an Antoine’s reservation that sold for over $2000 during Super Bowl weekend.
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About 700 soldiers from the mission of the Louisiana National Guard’s 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, the “Tiger Brigade,” are deploying to support Operation Joint Guardian in Kosovo and Operation Enduring Freedom – Horn of Africa. Commander Jonathan Lloyd says both deployments are to contribute to a safe and secure environment in those areas.
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Saturday is the DEA’s National Drug Take Back Day, with agents at several sites throughout Louisiana collecting unwanted medications. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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The first draft pick of Kellen Moore’s head coaching career is in the books, as the Saints selected Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. with the ninth overall pick. Moore says it feels great to get the first one nailed down.
As for the selection of Banks, Moore says he wanted to fortify the team’s offensive line.