Whooping cough cases are on the rise in Louisiana. Jeanne (ZHAHN) Burns reports.
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The city of Lake Charles will have a new mayor as former city council member Marshall Simien, an independent defeated incumbent and Republican Nic Hunter. Bastrop will also have a new mayor as Democrat Mark Moore easily defeated the Democratic incumbent Betty Olive. And Independent Michael Harris defeated Republican Danny Reynolds by ten votes to be the new mayor in DeRidder.
This year, Louisiana’s honeybee populations are experiencing their worst decline on record, with beekeepers reporting a staggering 60-percent loss in colonies. Louisiana Beekeepers Association VP Kevin Langley says this collapse threatens not only local ecosystems but also national food supplies, as bees play a crucial role in pollinating crops.
Langley attributes the decline in the honeybee population to pesticide use, habitat loss, and disease.
The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles says it has made significant progress in helping residents prepare for the May 7th REAL ID enforcement date. Acting Deputy Commissioner Matthew Boudreaux says over 1.2 million Louisianans have received a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or ID card through outreach efforts, expanded services, and public engagement.
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Starting on Wednesday, a REAL ID is needed to enter a federal building or to fly domestically.