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The Alexandria City Council Bans Smoking In All Public Establishments
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The ordinance to ban all smoking from bars and casinos in Alexandria has been passed. Alexandria has become the first city in Louisiana to pass this ordinance. The city council passed the measure unanimously. Smoking will be banned from all public establishments in Alexandria starting on January 2nd.
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