Louisiana travelers are now able to get federal identification for future domestic air travel, as the state Office of Motor Vehicles began issuing REAL ID licenses today. OMV Commissioner Karen St. Germain says you’ll need this ID in order to fly domestically without a passport beginning in October 2020..:
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St. Germain says the new REAL ID licenses will cost $13 for a four year duplicate, and $17 for a six year duplicate.

The YWCA of Greater Baton Rouge says it’s received a substantial donation from Taylor Swift to support flood relief efforts. CEO Dianna Payton says the money is going towards building a new Early Head Start Center because the one at Glen Oaks High School flooded and had to close…:
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The money is part of the pop star’s $1 million dollar pledge to Louisiana.

“Love the Boot, Don’t Pollute” – is the new slogan of Keep Louisiana Beautiful. Executive Director Susan Russell says they hope the new phrase will resonate with citizens and we’ll see less garbage in years to come. She says volunteers were still slammed with trans last year…:
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She says “Love the Boot, Don’t Pollute” will provide a consistent message to Louisianans not to trash the state.

LSU interim coach Ed Orgeron said at the Florida game preview lunch that one of the things he’s trying differently with the team is having a different theme each practice, such as “Competition Tuesday.”..;
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Coach O is coming off a thrilling 42-7 beat down of Missouri and says he hopes to carry that momentum to Gainsville Saturday.