UPDATE, 9/21/23, 1 p.m.: The ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for Friday has been postponed according to a TSA spokesman due to Higgins being called to Washington to vote on the budget.

ORIGINAL STORY: LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Transportation Security Administration at the Lafayette Regional Airport announced they will be unveiling new security technology on Friday.

At 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 22, a newly installed security screening technology unit that enhances screening capabilities of checked baggage will be unveiled at the Lafayette Regional Airport.

A ceremony will take place with remarks from TSA Administrator David Pekoske, U.S. Congressman Clay Higgins (R-La.) and other airport officials. The ceremony will also showcase how the technology works and how employees will interact with it.

The ceremony will conclude with a ribbon cutting.