It is now legal in Louisiana to rescue a pet or a minor from a locked, parked vehicle, by smashing a window to get in. The new law went into effect yesterday, and provides criminal and civil protection for good Samaritans who take action against the illegal activity. Louisiana SPCA spokesperson Alicia Haefele says must call out for the owner, and then call the cops, but also keep in mind…
Haefele says also use some restraint when enterignt he vehicle. You don’t have to knock out all four windows to get to the puppy.
A time capsule has been uncovered in New Orleans as the result of the removal of a pedestal that once carried a statue of P.G.T. Beauregard. The statue was removed in May. The contents of the copper box revealed money, flags, and various other items. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser says the contents of the box could potentially be worth big bucks today.
The Department of Corrections is touting the results of the first year under 2017′s criminal justice reforms, but detractors say: not so fast. Jeff Palermo has the story.