Senate Bill 379, which basically repeals the 2022 law that doubled speeding fines on the Basin Bridge and allowed the state to install cameras, was passed by the State House on Monday and now heads to Governor Jeff Landry's desk.
A devastating storm that swept through St. Martin Parish has resulted in at least one confirmed fatality, prompting local officials to urge residents to stay off the roads and remain indoors.
The severe weather system that swept through Acadiana has left a trail of destruction, with thousands of residents without power and numerous roads blocked by fallen debris.