Tony The Tiger Can Stay At The I 10 Truckstop

Louisiana Radio Network reports that a bill that allows a truck stop owner in Iberville Parish to keep a live Tiger on the property of his store passed out of a House committee today.

Tiger Truck stop owner Michael Sandlin says his 550-pound Siberian-Bengal tiger is well cared for and loved by the people who visit his truck stop off interstate 10.

The bill passed the House Natural Resources committee May 28 with a 10-6 vote. Following today’s passage in committee, it heads to the House for final approval before heading to Gov. Bobby Jindal for a signature.