LSU announces it will sell beer and wine in public areas of Tiger Stadium this season. Brooke Thorington has more..
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The attorney representing an Alexandria mom facing second-degree murder in the death of her five-year daughter is seeking a sanity commission to determine if she’s competent to defend herself. Don Molino has the story…
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LSU announces its beer and wine policy for sale at concessions stands in the general seating areas of Tiger Stadium. A new SEC policy approved in the Spring gave schools the option to sell beer and wine in public areas. LSU Senior Associate athletics director Robert Munson says it’s something fans have asked for
The school has yet to decide how much a beer or chardonnay will cost. Munson says they expect an increase in revenue from beer sales, but not sure how much
Sales will stop at the end of the third quarter and the SEC mandates all beer and wine will be poured into a cup. no more than two alcoholic beverages may be purchased per transaction. Munson says most concession stands will sell a variety of domestic and imported beer as well as red and white wines…
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Louisiana Department of Health will begin enforcing the state’s new crawfish and shrimp labeling law approved by the legislature after a heavy push from the state’s seafood industry. The law lets patrons at restaurants know the origin of their meal. LDH Environmental Services Chief of Field Operations Carolyn Bombet…
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Bombet says if an establishment does not use menus, an 18×18 inch sign must be put on display.
Bombet says if a restaurant is not falling in line with the law, contact LDH who will investigate…
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Rapides Parish Sheriff deputies had to revive Jasmine Anderson after a suicide attempt this morning. The 24-year-old Alexandria mom is accused of killing her five-year daughter. Her attorney, Chad Guillot (Gee-oh) asked for a sanity commission to evaluate Anderson to see if she can assist in her defense
Guillot says if doctors find Anderson is not competent, she’ll be sent to the state’s mental hospital in East Feliciana Parish in an effort to restore her competency…
Guillot says a hearing is set for next Tuesday for a judge to determine if a sanity commission is needed…
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Saints receiver Michael Thomas did not report with the rest of his teammates on the first day of training camp. Thomas is asking for a new contract that would pay him 20-million dollars a year, the largest ever for an NFL wide out. The voice of the Saints Zach Streif doesn’t think this will be a lengthy holdout…
Streif, who played in the NFL for 12 seasons, says Thomas is making the right move by staying away from camp until he gets a new deal
Thomas has performed as one of the best receivers in the NFL over the last three seasons. Streif says Thomas’absence at camp will help the Black and Gold build depth at wide receiver, which the team lacked last year