11:30 LRN Newscast

LSU releases its rules for beer and wine sales in the general seating areas of Tiger Stadium. Sales will stop at the end of the third quarter and the SEC mandates all beer and wine will be poured into a cup, also no more than two alcoholic beverages may be purchased per transaction. LSU Senior Associate Athletics Director Robert Munson says they expect an increase in revenue from beer sales, but not sure how much…
cut 4 (12) “…that coke”

A go fund me has been established in the hopes of raising 20-million dollars for a new library at LSU. The library’s condition has been in the headlines this week. LSU president F King Alexander says there has been a shift the last couple of years when it comes to donations to the school, compared to athletics…
cut 8 (10) “…to athletics”

For the 10th straight year, Louisiana’s workforce training program has been ranked as the best in the country according to Business Facilities. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says the program has been so successful that Virginia officials have been visiting to get a closer look…
Cut 5 (10) “… with.”

Louisiana Department of Health begins the enforcement of the crawfish and shrimp labeling law that goes into effect on September 1st. The legislation that was recently signed into law saw a heavy push from the state’s seafood industry so patrons could know the origin of their meal. LDH Environmental Services Chief of Field Operations Carolyn Bombet…
Cut 6 (09) “…they have menus.”
Bombet says if an establishment does not use menus, an 18×18 inch sign must be put on display.