9:30 LRN Newscast August 24th

The state department of environmental quality has issued an Air Quality Alert. That means people with respiratory challenges should limit ther time outside today, because of unhealthy ozone levels. Environmental Scientist Manager Vivian Aucoin is asking the public to help reduce emissions…
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Smoke from California wildfires are contributing to the unhealthy air.

LSU football is adding to the fan experience with the creation of the Chute, which is an area on the south side of Tiger Stadium, where fans can purchase alcohol and watch the game on a big screen TV. Advocate Sports Columnist Scott Rabalais says A-D Joe Alleva has been looking at ways to make sure fans do not leave Tiger Stadium early..
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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife Fisheries has cited two men for allegedly killing an alligator out of season in St. Martin Parish. 26-year-old Jeremy Kibble of Lafayette and 31 year old Daniel Norton of New Iberia are facing hundreds of dollars in fines and possible jail time. LDWF’s Adam Einck says the two tried to pull a fast one on the agents who suspected suspicious activity…
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Be on the lookout for new TV and social media ads promoting tourism in the Bayou State….
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Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says the new advertising campaign features soul-feeding experiences unique to Louisiana.