2:30 LRN Newscall July 15

One of the biggest questions left for the Trump campaign is who will serve as Trump’s running mate. Chalmette Representative Michael Bayham speculates that the assassination attempt may have changed Trump’s choice for vice president. He says whereas before, Trump might have chosen the most likely candidate to help him win the election…

Cut 5 (10)  “…any given time.”

 

Trump was not seriously hurt in the assassination attempt, but two people were and one person was killed. The shooter was killed by the Secret Service. A motive has not yet been determined.

During the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump Saturday, 50-year-old Tony Hemker of Virginia was in the crowd. He went with his wife’s uncle, who had removed his hearing aids because they were near an overhead speaker, about 45 yards from the stage. While Hemker said it won’t deter him from ever attending a Trump rally again, the experience has changed him.

LSU football coach Brian Kelly spoke at SEC Media Days in Dallas this morning. The Tigers will look to replace quarterback and leading rusher Jayden Daniels as well as top two receivers Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr. Senior Kyren Lacy is expected to lead the Tigers receiving corps but Kelly says he expects a group effort…

Cut 9 (15) “…is the depth.”

 

The Tigers kick off the season September 1st in Las Vegas versus USC.

 

Fitness guru and New Orleans native Richard Simmons passed away on Saturday at 76. Simmons was born in New Orleans in 1948 and was an overweight child, but he became a cultural phenomenon because of his energetic personality displayed in his exercise videos. Tulane Sports Performance Manager Mackie Shilstone says Simmons helped people lose weight for 35 years and there will never be anyone like him again…

Cut  14 (05) “…made it fun.” 

Cut 8 (13)  “…never know.”