House Bill No. by Representative Thompson designates several portions of highways in the Village of Oak Ridge, Louisiana, in honor of local individuals. Specifically, Louisiana Highway 133 North will be named the "Erle McKoin 'Niney' Barham Memorial Highway," Louisiana Highway 133 South will be designated as the "Joseph Sidney Carter Memorial Highway," Louisiana Highway 134 West will be known as the "Abner Wimberly Memorial Highway," and Louisiana Highway 134 East will be referred to as the "James Wallace McLendon Memorial Highway."
The bill also mandates that the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is responsible for erecting and maintaining signage for these designations, contingent upon receiving local or private funds that cover the actual costs of materials and installation, with a cap of $750 per sign. This initiative aims to honor the contributions of these individuals while ensuring that the financial burden of signage is managed through local support.