Louisiana launches a new ad campaign that encourages out of state residents to feed their soul in the Bayou State. The campaign includes three commercials showing visitors tearing into po’boys, dancing to zydeco, catching bass, and more. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says it’s aimed at maintaining the state’s record breaking tourism numbers.
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Nungesser says 47-million people visited Louisiana last year, which was nearly 500-thousand more than the year before.

New to Tiger Stadium this season, is an area called the “Chute.” It’s where fans can purchase and consume alcohol. Advocate Sports Columnist Scott Rabalais says it’s the first time LSU will all adult ticketholders to legally drink in Death Valley…
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The Chute be located on the south side of Tiger Stadium.

An Air Quality Action Day has been issued for today, which means the state department of environmental quality is encouraging residents to cut down on emissions. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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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 4^th 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.

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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.

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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…

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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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Einck says the gators are highly regulated for a reason…

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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.

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Aucoin says cut down on idling in your vehicle at places you’d normally enjoy your vehicle’s AC.

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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.

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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.

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LSU has been appealing he SEC’s drinking policy that limits consumption in stadiums. Rabalais says after the Chute takes off on the September 8^th opening home game against Southeastern, other SEC teams are likely to notice, and rally to have the policy changed conference wide.

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Vice President Mike Pence is in New Orleans for a fundraising event with Southeast Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise who reportedly is eying a run at Speaker of the House, a position that may not be available to him if Republicans tank the midterms. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says hosting a fundraiser for other party members is a great way for the Jefferson Parish Republican to build goodwill for future attempts to climb the political ladder.

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A Shreveport woman was surprised to find out she was granted a divorce even though she was not seeking one, and now her husband, 27-year-old Demario Clark, is in jail.  Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Cindy Chadwick states Clark now has a new girlfriend, 50-year old Lisa McKinney, and she’s facing legal issues too.

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Louisiana is one of only five states without a statewide rideshare policy that would allow companies like Uber and Lyft to operate in any city. Rideshare legislation crashed and burned in the Senate after parliamentary maneuvers by Senate President John Alario. The Advocate reports Alario has a close friend, former legislator Francis Heitmeier, in the cab industry. UL Lafayette Poli Sci Professor Pearson  Cross says those kinds of sweetheart deals to local businesses are common, and if you think this legislature would pass it, think again.

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Two Springhill men are under arrest for possession of a substantial amount of child pornography. 44-year-old Bo Skywalker Roberts is facing two counts of child porn possession, and 54-year-old Joe Palmer is looking at 200 counts of possession, and 40 counts of distribution. State Police Trooper Glenn Younger says the men were arrested in two separate investigations.

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Vice President Mike Pence is visiting New Orleans today and it comes at a particularly difficult time for the administration that’s been rocked by criminal scandals involving former Campaign Manager Paul Manfort and former Trump confidant and attorney Michael Cohen who pled guilty, and implicated the President. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says this is a chance for Pence to start building relations, in case he gets an unexpected promotion.
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Louisiana is one of only five states without a statewide rideshare policy that would allow companies like Uber and Lyft to operate in any city. Rideshare legislation crashed and burned in the Senate after parliamentary maneuvers by Senate President John Alario. The Advocate reports Alario has a close friend, former legislator Francis Heitmeier, in the cab industry. UL Lafayette Poli Sci Professor Pearson Cross.

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A Shreveport woman recently found out she was granted a divorce even though she was not seeking one, and now her husband, 27-year-old Demario Clark and his new girlfriend, 50 year old Lisa McKinney, are both in jail.  Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Cindy Chadwick says the woman discovered documents showing divorce paperwork between her and her husband had been filed and granted and the woman’s husband has been arrested as a result of the bogus paperwork.

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Two Springhill men are under arrest for possession of a substantial amount of child pornography. 44-year-old Bo Skywalker Roberts is facing two counts of child porn possession, and 54-year-old Joe Palmer is looking at 200 counts of possession, and 40 counts of distribution. State Police Trooper Glenn Younger says cooperative efforts like these often lead to major arrests and the dismantling of child pornography distribution networks.
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Vice President Mike Pence is in the Crescent City, paying a visit to the World War Two Museum and later hosting a fundraising event. Pence’s visit comes at a particularly difficult moment for the administration that’s been rocked by criminal scandals involving former Campaign Manager Paul Manfort who was convicted on multiple counts, and former Trump confidant and attorney Michael Cohen who pled guilty, and implicated the President. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says this is a chance for Pence to start building relations, in case he gets an unexpected promotion.

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A Shreveport woman recently was mailed some paperwork officially noting her divorce had been finalized, except she never asked for one, and now her husband, 27-year-old Demario Clark is in jail.  Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Cindy Chadwick says the woman’s husband has been arrested as a result of the bogus paperwork.

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Two Springhill men are under arrest for possession of a substantial amount of child pornography. 44-year-old Bo Skywalker Roberts is facing two counts of child porn possession, and 54-year-old Joe Palmer is looking at 200 counts of possession, and 40 counts of distribution. The investigation involved members of multiple agencies. State Police Trooper Glenn Younger says cooperative efforts like these often lead to major arrests and the dismantling of child pornography distribution networks.

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Louisiana is one of only five states without a statewide rideshare policy that would allow companies like Uber and Lyft to operate in any city. Rideshare legislation crashed and burned in the Senate after parliamentary maneuvers by Senate President John Alario. The Advocate reports Alario has a close friend, former legislator Francis Heitmeier, in the cab industry. UL Lafayette Poli Sci Professor Pearson Cross.

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Vice President Mike Pence is in the Crescent City, paying a visit to the World War Two Museum and later hosting a fundraising event. This while polls show Republicans in an increasingly perilous positions in key November races. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says it’s a chance for local Republicans to help stave off a blue wave.

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Louisiana is one of only five states without a statewide rideshare policy that would allow companies like Uber and Lyft to operate in any city. Rideshare legislation crashed and burned in the Senate after parliamentary maneuvers by Senate President John Alario. The Advocate reports Alario has a close friend in the cab industry. UL Lafayette Poli Sci Professor Pearson Cross.

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Two Springhill men are under arrest for possession of a substantial amount of child pornography. 44-year-old Bo Skywalker Roberts is facing two counts of child porn possession, and 54-year-old Joe Palmer is looking at 200 counts of possession, and 40 counts of distribution. State Police Trooper Glenn Younger says the men were arrested in two separate investigations.

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A Shreveport woman recently found out she was granted a divorce even though she was not seeking one, and now her husband, 27-year-old Demario Clark is in jail.  Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Cindy Chadwick says the news came out of the blue for the woman.

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The husband, and his new 50-year-old girlfriend are both facing charges in the forgery.

Vice President Mike Pence is in the Crescent City, paying a visit to the World War Two Museum and later hosting a fundraising event. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says hosting a fundraiser for other party members is a great way for Congressman Steve Scalise to build good will for future attempts to climb the political ladder.

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Louisiana is one of only five states without a statewide rideshare policy that would allow companies like Uber and Lyft to operate in any city. Rideshare legislation crashed and burned in the Senate after parliamentary maneuvers by Senate President John Alario. The Advocate reports Alario has a close friend, former legislator Francis Heitmeier, in the cab industry. UL Lafayette Poli Sci Professor Pearson Cross says those kinds of sweetheart deals to local businesses are common, and if you think this legislature would pass it, think again.

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A Shreveport woman recently found out she was granted a divorce even though she was not seeking one, and now her husband, 27-year-old Demario Clark is in jail.  Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Cindy Chadwick says the news came out of the blue for the woman.Chadwick states Clark now has a new girlfriend, 50-year old Lisa McKinney, and she’s facing legal issues too for forgery.  Chadwick says the woman discovered documents showing divorce paperwork between her and her husband had been filed and granted and the woman’s husband has been arrested as a result of the bogus paperwork.

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Louisiana State Police Detectives have arrested two Springhill men as part of two separate investigations for child pornography.  Both suspects, 44 year old Bo Skywalker Roberts and 54 year old Joe F. Palmer, Jr, have been booked into the Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center. Both investigations are on-going.

Vice-President Mike Pence hosts a fundraiser in New Orleans today for Republican Congressional candidates facing an uphill climb in November. Jeff Palermo has more.

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A Shreveport woman recently found out she was granted a divorce even though she was not seeking one.  Kevin Barnhart has the details.

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Louisiana is one of only five states without a statewide rideshare policy that would allow companies like Uber and Lyft to operate in any city. Rideshare legislation crashed and burned in the Senate after parliamentary maneuvers by Senate President John Alario. The Advocate reports Alario has a close friend, former legislator Francis Heitmeier, in the cab industry. UL Lafayette Poli Sci Professor Pearson Cross.

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The bill had flown through the House with little opposition.

A Shreveport woman recently found out she was granted a divorce even though she was not seeking one.  Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Cindy Chadwick says  the woman discovered documents showing divorce paperwork between her and her husband had been filed and granted and the woman’s husband, Demario Clark, 27, has been arrested as a result, along with his new 50-year-old girlfriend.

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Vice-President Mike Pence hosts a fundraiser in New Orleans today for Republican Congressional candidates facing an uphill climb in November. Jeff Palermo has more.

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