The House Transportation committee passed a bill today that would prohibit drivers from using a handheld cell phone while behind the wheel. In passed on a 13-2 vote, Shreveport Representative Barbara Norton was one of the two no votes and says there are plenty of things that can district you while you drive, so why just pick on handheld cell phones…
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The measure heads to the House floor for more discussion.

Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker is thanking the thousands who volunteered this past weekend to help in the recovery from last week’s E-F 3 tornado…
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Lincoln Parish public schools and Louisiana Tech University re-opened today, but about 10-percent of the city remains without electricity.

A constitutional amendment that would exempt diapers and feminine products from the state sales tax clears the Senate Finance committee, but not before finding out it may cost the state more than previously thought. Matt Doyle has the story.
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A recording played in a federal courtroom in New York connects LSU basketball coach Will Wade to a 300-thousand dollar recruiting offer for Naz Reid. The recording was played during the NCAA corruption trial and it’s a sign Wade is not in the clear yet, even though he’s been reinstated.