11:30 LRN Newscast

Former President Donald Trump is planning to hold a fundraiser for his 2024 presidential campaign, It will be held in Metairie on July 25th at the home of retired banker Joseph Cannizzaro. In order to attend, it will cost$23,200 per person and per couple.

The lone declared candidate for Insurance Commissioner is about to start his campaign media blitz. More from Kevin Gallagher…:
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A new survey by the National Federation of Independent Business indicates a slight uptick in optimism among small businesses last month but inflation and labor quality are still a major concern. NFIB State Director Dawn McVea says owners are more optimistic about the future
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But 42-percent of owners report job openings are hard to fill, which is a historically high percentage.

Saints star running back Alvin Kamara has pleaded no contest to lesser misdemeanor charge from a fight that occurred at a Las Vegas nightclub involving another NFL player and two other men. As part of the plea deal, Kamara will have to perform community service and pay 100-thousand dollars for the victim’s medical bills. He still faces a suspension from the NFL and Locked on Saints podcast host Ross Jackson says it could be as much as six games…
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