A veteran member of the governor’s office of homeland security and emergency prepardness will assist Hawaii government officials as they deal with flooding and brush fires from Hurricane Lane. GOHSEP spokesperson Mike Steele says Amy Dawson will act as a mass care coordinator in Hawaii…
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Hurricane Lane has already dropped over two feet of rain on the Big Island and the Category Two storm is expected to impact Hawaii all weekend.

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry says the state’s Medicaid program could be refunded 172-million dollars if a court ruling in Texas stands. Louisiana is one of six states who filed suit claiming a fee paid to the I-R-S under the federal Affordable Care Act was unlawful and a federal judge agreed…
cut 8 (08) “…for this year”
The Louisiana Health Department says it’s trying to determine what the ruling means for Louisiana.

2.8 million people die globally every year from alcohol related deaths, that according to the medical journal The Lancet. The study revealed nearly one in ten deaths of people 15 to 49 years old were alcohol related. Associate Director of the LSU Health Alcohol and Drug Abuse Center Nicholas Gilpin says it showcases all the ways consumption can cut your life short.
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Gilpin says the study revealed that there is no “safe” level of consumption.

LSU’s defense gets a boost as highly touted cornerback Kristian Fulton has been reinstated effective immediately. He was serving a two-year suspension for tampering with a NCAA drug test. Head Coach Ed Orgeron delivered the good news following practice on Thursday
Cut 9 (10) “…proud of him.”
Fulton is expected to start on a defense that is expected to be one of the best in the SEC.

A new study shows the damaging effects of alcohol consumption were worse than previously reported. Matt Doyle has more.

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Purple and Gold fans have 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.  Advocate Sports Columnist Scott Rabalais says after the Chute takes off on September 8^th, other SEC teams are likely to notice.

Cut 15 (07) “…to change.”

A decision by the US District Court in Northern Division of Texas has ordered the IRS to repay Louisiana and five other states more than $839 million due to an unlawfully imposed fee on state Medicaid programs.  It’s a decision Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry is applauding because if the decision stands, the IRS will have to repay the state over $172 million.  The Louisiana Department of Health says it’s reviewing the ruling to determine what it could mean for the state.  Landry says taxpayers should have never had to foot the bill for those fees.

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One of the big stories at LSU camp is the battle for starting quarterback.  Head Coach Ed Orgeron says he’s not opposed to playing both Joe Burrow and Brennan Myles in the regular season opener against Miami

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LSU’s defense is getting an added boost as highly touted cornerback Kristian Fulton has been reinstated effective immediately. He was serving a two-year suspension for tampering with an NCAA drug test.  Head Coach Ed Orgeron says during his time away from the football field, Fulton kept attending classes and practice and now has a chance to be a big part of the team…
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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 even the time of day you pump fuel can have an effect on your environmental impact.

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Louisiana is rolling out three new tourism videos set to splash across social media worldwide. Matt Doyle has more.

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Here’s a look at your commodities…

A decision by the US District Court in Northern Division of Texas has ordered the IRS to repay Louisiana and five other states more than $839 million due to an unlawfully imposed fee on state Medicaid programs.  It’s a decision Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry is applauding as the IRS will have to repay the state over $172 million.  Landry says fees were imposed on health insurance companies by the government for the influx of new customers.

Cut 6 (11) “…the bill directly.”

LSU’s defense is getting an added boost as highly touted cornerback Kristian Fulton has been reinstated effective immediately. He was serving a two-year suspension for tampering with a NCAA drug test. Head Coach Ed Orgeron delivered the good news following practice on Thursday

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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 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 they’ll be marketing the new movie trail that satisfies the Chinese appetite for American movies shot in the bayou.

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And five LSU students are in the hospital with one sustaining serious injuries after being hit by a car on campus this morning around 930AM. The multivehicle crash ended up shoving one of the vehciles into a group of pedestrians standing on the sidewalk near the intersection of Nicholson and South Stadium, just west of Tiger Stadium. This is the second crash involving pedestrian students in the first week of classes alone.

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. LSU has been appealing he SEC’s drinking policy that limits consumption in stadiums. Advocate Sports Columnist Scott Rabalais says it’s likely to make other SEC teams notice, and rally to have the policy changed conference wide.

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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.

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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 suspects could face over 1000 dollars in fines for a mistake that could have been avoided by following season regulations…

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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.

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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.

An Air Quality Action Day has been issued today, for the Baton Rouge, Shreveport and New Orleans areas. Increasing ozone concentrations as the result of higher temps and stagnant air will lead to unhealthy air quality for senstitive groups during the afternoon hours. The public can help reduce harmful emissions. DEQ Environmental Scientist Manager Vivian Aucoin says make less car trips.
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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has cited two men for killing an alligator out of season. 26-year-old Jeremy Kibble of Lafayette and 31-year-old Daniel Norton of New Iberia face hundreds of dollars in fines and possible jail time. L-D-W-F spokesperson Adam Einck says gators are highly regulated for a reason…
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The alleged alligator violations took place last week in St. Martin Parish.

Louisiana rolls out three new tourism videos designed to encourage tourists to visit Louisiana and Feed their soul. Matt Doyle has more.
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LSU cornerback Kristian Fulton has been reinstated. He was serving a two-year suspension for tampering with an NCAA drug test. He sat out last season, but Athletic Director Joe Alleva argued that the punishment should only be one season, based on the rule that was broken. The NCAA agreed after looking at the case again.

The state department of environmental quality has issued an air quality alert for the Shreveport, Baton Rouge and New Orleans areas. D-E-Q is anticipating unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups during the afternoon hours, but the public can help by reducing emissions. Environmental Scientist Manager Vivian Aucoin says cut down on idling in your vehicle….
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Aucoin also says hold off on refueling your vehicle until after 7 PM.

The state tourism department has a new advertising campaign that attempts to convince out of state residents to visit Louisiana and Feed their Soul. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says part of the campaign will promote the state’s new movie trail…
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Civil Court Judge Piper Griffin has issued a temporary restraining order so two girls can return to Christ the King School in Jefferson Parish even though the Archdiocese of New Orleans says their braided hair extensions violates school policy. Another hearing will take place September sixth and the judge could make the injunction permanent.

LSU’s Death Valley has a new option for fans who want to maintain their buzz after a day of tailgating. Matt Doyle has the story.
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