Changes in Louisiana Tobacco Laws Moving Through LegislatureChanges in Louisiana Tobacco Laws Moving Through LegislatureA House committee voted to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco in Louisiana from 18 to 21.Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Legal Age for Tobacco Purchase Goes Up in Arkansas, TooLegal Age for Tobacco Purchase Goes Up in Arkansas, TooThere will also be an increase in the minimum markup on cigarettes and a hefty jump in in taxes on cigarette rolling papers as well. Brandon MichaelBrandon Michael
ATC Suspends Four More Liquor-Tobacco Licenses In New OrleansInvestigators uncovered illegal drug sales at two bars and prostitution at two strip clubs. Ken RomeroKen Romero
ATC Agent Fired For Racial, Sexual & Threatening Comments Along With Falsification Of DocumentsATC Agent Fired For Racial, Sexual & Threatening Comments Along With Falsification Of DocumentsHebert adds in his press release, "Certain recently discovered information is being sent to Federal and State Law Enforcement Agencies to determine if any criminal statues were violated."Bernadette LeeBernadette Lee
ATC Agents Issue Over 800 Citations During Summer CrackdownATC Agents Issue Over 800 Citations During Summer CrackdownBusinesses and servers can face hefty fine, anywhere from $500.00 to $5,000.00 for violating Louisiana's law about alcohol and tobacco. Bernadette LeeBernadette Lee
Milton Business Owner Busted For Selling Alcohol Without A PermitMilton Business Owner Busted For Selling Alcohol Without A PermitThe owner of SM Mamani LLC, Muhammad Amersi, does business at that location as Tiger Stop #3 on West Milton Avenue.Bernadette LeeBernadette Lee
Mardi Gras Without Liquor Or Tobacco?Mardi Gras Without Liquor Or Tobacco?Alcohol- and tobacco-free zones have been established along parade routes.Associated PressAssociated Press
Three Inmates Try To Bring Contraband Into Alexandria PrisonThree Inmates Try To Bring Contraband Into Alexandria PrisonA plan to sneak in drugs and tobacco goes wrong.Colby HowellColby Howell
Former Louisiana Alcohol Regulator Makes First Court AppearanceFormer Louisiana Alcohol Regulator Makes First Court AppearanceThe first court appearance for Murphy Painter.Bernadette LeeBernadette Lee
LA Budget Shortfall; Coalition Offers SolutionLA Budget Shortfall; Coalition Offers SolutionLouisiana faces a one-point-six billion dollar budget shortfall, but that hasn't stopped lawmakers from filing bills for tax breaks.Ken RomeroKen Romero