Louisiana is rolling out three new tourism videos set to splash across social media world wide. Matt Doyle has more.
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An Air Quality Action Day has been issued today, and residents of the Bayou State are encouraged to cut down on their emissions by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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If the Tigers are heading into their 4th overtime drive and your buzz is starting to wear off, Death Valley has a new option for you. Matt Doyle has the story.
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Louisiana’s launching its new ad campaign that’s set to feature “Feed Your Soul” on social media in states around the country, and countries around the world. The campaign includes three videos featuring visitors tearing into po’boys, dancing zydeco, catchin bass, and more. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says it’s aimed at maintaining the state’s record breaking tourism numbers.
Nungesser says the tourism industry brings in 1.8 billion in taxes, which equates to 1,000 dollars in tax savings for each Louisiana family. He says of particular note is the recent influx of foreign visitors, particularly those from Asia. The Lt. Governor says they’ll be marketing the new movie trail that satisfies their appetite for American movies shot in the bayou.
Each video tells its own story, from a woman touring the French quarter in her hat, to a visiting sportsman wrapping his day up with a po’boy, and a couple down in Acadiana finding out they’re better dancers than they thought they were. Here’s a little bite of “Po’boy Master”…
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Two men have been arrested by LDWF officers after allegedly killing an alligator out of season in St. Martin Parish. Jeremy Kibble of Lafayette and 31 year old Daniel Norton of New Iberia are charged with taking an alligator without a license, taking an alligator during a closed season, and intentional concealment of wildlife. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries spokesperson Adam Einck says the two tried to pull a fast one on the officers who suspected suspicious activity…
Einck says the suspects could face over 1000 dollars in fines for a mistake that could have been avoided by following season regulations…
Einck says the gators are highly regulated for a reason…
Those trying to hunt the scaly creatures must also acquire a license specific to hunting alligators.
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An Air Quality Action Day has been issued today, and residents of the Bayou State are encouraged to cut down on their emissions by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. Increasing ozone concentrations as the result of higher temps and sunshine will lead to unhealthy air quality during the afternoon hours. There are many ways to do your part as Environmental Scientist Manager for the agency, Vivian Aucoin says make less car trips.
Aucoin says cut down on idling in your vehicle at places you’d normally enjoy your vehicle’s AC.
Aucoin says even the time of day you pump fuel can have an effect on your environmental impact.
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Purple and Gold fans can leave the flasks at home cause Death Valley’s got a new option, The Chute, for those looking to toast the Tiger’s in victory or wash down the bitter taste of defeat with a cold brew that’s available to any ticket holding fan. Fans in the shoot can buy and drink beer, as long as they keep it within the area. Advocate Sports Columnist Scott Rabalais says it’s a step forward for fan equality.
The bar will serve soft drinks, food, and beer, and is located on the south side of the stadium.
Currently fans are barred from drinking booze outside of premium area. Rabalais says even though the 1,250 person capacity is just a fraction of Death Valley’s total game day population, it should help LSU incentive more people to catch the Tigers live, and for the duration of games.
LSU has been appealing he SEC’s drinking policy that limits consumption in stadiums. Rabalais says after the Chute takes off on the September 8th opening home game against Southeastern, other SEC teams are likely to notice, and rally to have the policy changed conference wide.