Steve Gleason was honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPY’s Thursday night. After being diagnosed with ALS in 2011, Gleason was told he had three years to live. When he learned he received the Courage Award, he reflected on what it meant. Confined to a wheelchair and able to use technology to speak Gleason says to be courageous we must first experience fear and suffering.

Cut 5 (14) “…or suffering.” Thursday night at the ESPYs.

Aaliyah Jack will be charged with second-degree murder and cruelty to a juvenile after abandoning her four-year-old and infant sons. The four-year-old was found dead behind a Welcome Center in Vinton Monday, and Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Stitch Guillory said it was a miracle the infant was found alive after surviving two days on its own along I-10. He says it’s been an emotional week and case.

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President Joe Biden held a press conference Thursday night to try and disprove rumors about alleged cognitive decline, but whether he accomplished that is debatable. Mel Bridges has more.

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The Democratic presidential nominee will be announced at their National Convention in August.
Former LSU Pitcher Paul Skenes has been named as the starter for the National League All-Stars. Skenes becomes the 5th rookie in MLB history to receive the All-Star starting nod and his 11 starts this season match the fewest in a career to earn a starting spot. The MLB All-Star game is set for Tuesday July 16.

Aaliyah (ah-lee-ah) Jack, the Lake Charles mother who abandoned her four-year-old son who was found dead behind a Welcome Center in Vinton Monday, and her infant that son found crawling from a ditch along I-10 Tuesday has also been charged with second-degree murder and cruelty to a juvenile. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Stitch Guillory says after she was located in Mississippi…

Cut 9 (13) “…in Calcasieu.”

President Joe Biden held a “high-stakes” press conference Thursday night hoping to prove his ability to voters. Some Democratic lawmakers are calling for Biden to step aside and let someone younger run after a dismal presidential debate performance. LSU Political Science Professor Dr. Robert Hogan says it may be too little too late…
Cut 7 (11) “…three and a half years.”

Thursday night, Steve Gleason was honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPY’s. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 1 (33) …I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Former LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels also brought home some hardware Thursday night after winning the award for Best Men’s Sports Collegiate Athlete. Daniels threw for over 38-hundred yards and 40 touchdowns and added over 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns on the ground in his final, Heisman-winning season at LSU. The NFL Draft’s second-overall pick will report for Commanders training camp July 28.

Saints legend Steve Gleason was honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage award at the ESPY’s Thursday night for his contributions transcending sports. Gleason and his family have dedicated their lives to improving the lives of those living with ALS after his own diagnosis in 2011. Former teammate Drew Brees presented the award, and Gleason’s son held it beside him during his acceptance speech.

Cut 3 (13) “…love y’all (clapping fades out).”

President Joe Biden held a press conference Thursday night to dispel rumors about alleged cognitive decline, but many are left uncertain of his ability. LSU Political Science Professor Dr. Robert Hogan says republicans view Biden as a wounded candidate and would like to see him oppose Trump. With Biden all but refusing to step aside and no other clear Democratic candidate, Hogan thinks the Democrats are in a tight spot.

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Aaliyah (ah-lee-ah) Jack, the Lake Charles mother who abandoned her four-year-old son who was found dead behind a Welcome Center in Vinton Monday, and her infant son found crawling from a ditch along I-10 Tuesday will receive charges for second-degree murder and cruelty to a juvenile. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Stitch Guillory says the case moved swiftly when they found the elder child in the water and sent out a release asking local media to help them identify the child. He says it was then the paternal grandmother of the children who called from Texas fearing who it was, and she also told them about the infant.

Cut 10 (09) “…kid was.”

24-year-old Jack’s bond is set at $9.1 million and she’s also charged with failure to report a missing child.

Former LSU Pitcher Paul Skenes has been named as the starter for the National League All-Stars. Skenes becomes the 5th rookie in MLB history to receive the All-Star starting nod and his 11 starts this season match the fewest in a career to earn a starting spot. The MLB All-Star game is set for Tuesday July 16.

Thursday night, Steve Gleason was honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPY’s. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 1 (33) …I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Former LSU safety Jamal Adams is now a Tennessee Titan. The seven-year vet and former all-pro and pro bowler was the sixth overall pick by the Jets in 2017 and spent the last five seasons in Seattle. The 28-year-old has an NFL record of 9.5 sacks in his debut season with the Seahawks but struggled with injuries and setbacks. He will reunite with Jets defensive back coach Dennard Wilson who is now the Titan’s defensive coordinator

President Joe Biden held a press conference Thursday night to dispel rumors about alleged cognitive decline, but whether he accomplished that is debatable. LSU Political Science Professor Dr. Robert Hogan says during the press conference, Biden got some details wrong…

Cut 6 (11) “…that’s to be seen.”

The Democratic presidential nominee will be announced at their National Convention in August.

The Lake Charles mother who abandoned her four-year-old son who was found dead behind a Welcome Center in Vinton Monday, and her infant son found crawling from a ditch along I-10 on Tuesday, Aaliyah (ah-lee-ah) Jack, has also been charged with second-degree murder and cruelty to a juvenile. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Stitch Guillory says the case moved swiftly when they found the 4-year-old in the water and sent out a release asking local media to help them identify the child.

Cut 10 (09) “…kid was.”

President Joe Biden held a press conference Thursday night to try and disprove rumors about alleged cognitive decline, but whether he accomplished that is debatable. Mel Bridges has more.

Cut 2 (28)  “…I’m Mel Bridges.” 

LSU announced upgraded coming to Death Valley as part of thir 100 Years of Tiger Stadium Celebration. New video boards in the north endzone that are double in size and in the corners of the south endzone are a few upgrades. The full 100th-anniversary celebration will take place October 12^th when the Tigers host Ole Miss.

Steve Gleason was honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award Thursday night at the ESPYs. Former teammate Drew Brees presented Gleason with the award and Gleason’s son held it beside him during his acceptance speech. Brees told the audience it would be a lie to say life for Gleason hasn’t been difficult since his diagnosis.

Cut 4 (11) “…his own story.”

Aaliyah (ah-lee-ah) Jack, the Lake Charles mother who abandoned her four-year-old son who was found dead behind a Welcome Center in Vinton Monday has been charged with second-degree murder and cruelty to a juvenile. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Stitch Guillory says  after she was located in Mississippi…

Cut 9 (13) “…in Calcasieu.”

President Joe Biden held a press conference Thursday night to dispel rumors about alleged cognitive decline. Some Democratic lawmakers are calling for Biden to step aside and let someone younger run after a dismal presidential debate performance left many wondering if Biden is suffering from some sort of memory-related illness. LSU Political Science Professor Dr. Robert Hogan says yesterday’s press conference went well for Biden…

Cut 7 (11) “…three and a half years.”

Aaliyah (ah-lee-ah) Jack, the Lake Charles mother who abandoned her four-year-old son who was found dead behind a Welcome Center in Vinton Monday, and her infant that son found crawling from a ditch along I-10 Tuesday has also been charged with second-degree murder and cruelty to a juvenile. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Stitch Guillory says it’s been an emotional week and case.

Cut 11 (04) ” …forget.”

Thursday night, Steve Gleason was honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPY’s. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 1 (33) …I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Louisiana lawmakers are being urged to convene a special session to address the state’s tax policy. Governor Jeff Landry has called for the session, highlighting the need to overhaul the current tax system to foster economic growth and improve fiscal stability. This session would be the latest in a series of special sessions under Landry’s administration, aiming to tackle various pressing issues, including crime and redistricting. The proposed tax reforms are expected to include changes to income, sales, and property taxes, aiming to simplify the tax code and make Louisiana more competitive for businesses and residents

Daniel Callihan and Victoria Cox were indicted Thursday by a Mississippi grand jury for the murder of Callie Brunett of Loranger, her four-year-old daughter and the kidnapping of her six-year-old daughter. Callihan was indicted on one count of capital murder, two counts of kidnapping, three counts of sexual battery and one count of receiving stolen property. Victoria Cox was indicted on capital murder, kidnapping and sexual battery. Both face similar charges in Tangipahoa Parish.

Aaliyah (ah-lee-ah) Jack is also facing murder charges after leaving her two children in Calcasieu Parish, one who was found in a body of water behind the Welcome Center in Vinton and an infant who was found alive. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Stitch Guillory says when they found the four-year-old Monday night they asked the media for help and the child’s grandmother called them.

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LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says it’s debatable if President Biden’s press conference last night to dispel rumors about his alleged cognitive decline was effective. With Biden all but refusing to step aside and no other clear Democratic candidate, Hogan thinks the Democrats are in a tight spot.

Cut 8 (11)  “…being questioned.”

The Democratic Convention will be held in August.

Steve Gleason was honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award Thursday night at the ESPYs and the audience also honored him with a momentous standing ovation. Former teammate Drew Brees presented Gleason with the award and Gleason’s son held it beside him during his acceptance speech.

Cut 3 (13) “…love y’all (clapping fades out).”

Thursday night, Steve Gleason was honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPY’s. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 1 (33) …I’m Brooke Thorington.”

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President Joe Biden held a press conference Thursday night to try and disprove rumors about alleged cognitive decline, but whether he accomplished that is debatable. Mel Bridges has more.

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Steve Gleason was honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award Thursday night at the ESPYs and the audience also honored him with a momentous standing ovation. Former teammate Drew Brees presented Gleason with the award and Gleason’s son held it beside him during his acceptance speech.

Cut 3 (13) “…love y’all (clapping fades out).”

Gleason who was diagnosed with ALS in 2011 established the Team Gleason Foundation that helps others with the incurable disease live life as full as possible.

Brees told the audience it would be a lie to say life for Gleason hasn’t been difficult since his diagnosis.

Cut 4 (11) “…his own story.”

Thirteen years ago, Gleason was told he had three years to live. When he learned he received the Courage Award, he reflected on what it meant. Confined to a wheelchair and able to use technology to speak Gleason says to be courageous we must first experience fear and suffering.

Cut 5 (14)  “…or suffering.”

Fellow teammates from the Saints 2010 National Championship team also joined Team Gleason in Los Angeles for the award.

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President Joe Biden held a press conference Thursday night to dispel rumors about alleged cognitive decline, but whether he accomplished that is debatable. LSU Political Science Professor Dr. Robert Hogan says during the press conference, Biden got some details wrong…

Cut 6 (11) “…that’s to be seen.”

Some Democratic lawmakers are calling for Biden to step aside and let someone younger run after a dismal presidential debate performance left many wondering if Biden is suffering from some sort of memory-related illness. While Hogan says yesterday’s press conference went well for Biden…

Cut 7 (11) “…three and a half years.”

Hogan says Republicans want Biden to run against former president Donald Trump because they view him as a wounded candidate. With Biden all but refusing to step aside and no other clear Democratic candidate, Hogan thinks the Democrats are in a tight spot.

Cut 8 (11)  “…being questioned.”

The Democratic presidential nominee will be announced at their National Convention in August.

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Aaliyah (ah-lee-ah) Jack, the Lake Charles mother who abandoned her four-year-old son who was found dead behind a Welcome Center in Vinton Monday, and her infant that son found crawling from a ditch along I-10 Tuesday has also been charged with second-degree murder and cruelty to a juvenile. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Stitch Guillory says after she was located in Mississippi…

Cut 9 (13) “…in Calcasieu.”

Guillory says the case moved swiftly when they found the elder child in the water and sent out a release asking local media to help them identify the child. He says it was then the paternal grandmother of the children who called from Texas fearing who it was, and she also told them about the infant.

Cut 10 (09) “…kid was.”

Guillory was limited to what he could say about the case, he says Calcasieu Parish detectives went to Meridian, Mississippi to question Jack about the case but she asked for an attorney and the interview ended.

But he did say it was a miracle the infant was found alive after surviving the outer bands of Hurricane Beryl and on his own for two days. He says it’s been an emotional week and case.

Cut 11 (04) ” …forget.”

24-year-old Jack’s bond is set at $9.1 million and she’s also charged with failure to report a missing child.

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