A music icon from New Orleans, Allen Toussaint, passed away Monday after reportedly suffering a fatal heart attack after a performance in Spain. Toussaint’s songs have been covered by the biggest names in music. Louisiana Music Hall of Fame President Mike Shepherd says Toussaint was a true representative of New Orleans and he will be greatly missed…:
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Toussaint was 77-years-old.

The FBI is reportedly assisting in the case of the Marksville officer-involved shooting that killed a 6-year-old and left his father, Chris Few, injured. A judge issued a gag order and the media is being denied requests for public records. It’s also reported that the condition of the father, Few, is now listed as “confidential” — meaning there will be no more updates provided on his condition.

Bayou Country Superfest Producer Quint Davis announces the lineup for next year’s shows in Tiger Stadium includes Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Eric Church, Dierks Bentley, Lady Antebellum, Darius Rucker and Little Big Town. The Memorial Day concerts span three days, May 27th-29th, and Davis says if you’ve never been, you won’t beleive your eyes…:
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Tickets go on sale in one week.

The rumors of New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton leaving the team after this season are not over. Yahoo Sports reporter Charles Robinson says he’s heard from a source that there’s a 50-50 chance Payton will not return for the 2016 season and a lot of the decision depends on the legal battle with Owner Tom Benson and his former heirs.