What was to be a celebration with homecoming at Grambling State University has turned tragic after a student and his friend were shot dead early this morning.   The shooter remains at large. The schools president Richard Gallot released a letter saying he has been in contact with the governor’s office and other law enforcement agencies through the day to help keep the community and campus safe.  A student led prayer vigil will be held at 5 this afternoon.

New Orleans native and legendary performer Fats Domino passed away today at 89…

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A lawsuit has been filed by Lambda Legal on behalf of William “Liam” Pierce after a job offer was allegedly rescinded in 2012 by the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office after a medical exam revealed Pierce was HIV positive.  A lawsuit was recently filed.  Lambda’s Scott Schoettes says legal red tape has held up the case…

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The sheriffs office has not commented on the case.

Tulane University has received a five-year 1.8-million-dollar grant to study a possible link between traumatic stress and alcohol abuse.  Researcher Jeff Tasker says they want to provide insight on what makes a person more likely to drink more after being exposed to a traumatic stress event.

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An HIV positive man who had a job offer rescinded by the Iberia Parish Sherriff’s Office is now suing them for discrimination.  Michelle Southern has more.

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New Orleans native and legendary performer Fats Domino passed away today at 89. Emelie Gunn has more….

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What was to be a celebration with homecoming at Grambling State University has turned tragic after a student and his friend were shot dead early this morning.   The shooter remains at large.  The incident occurred in a courtyard on campus with the victims shot outside of a dorm room just after midnight. Director of Communications Will Sutton says police have identified the victims…

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The shooting occurred just after midnight.  Sutton says they are trying to operate as normal.

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Sutton says their police department and other law enforcement help keep Grambling a safe campus, but cautions that students and others need to be aware of their surroundings at all times.

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A Grambling State student was shot in a separate incident last month.  A student let another person into a dorm and there was an altercation that ended with a student being shot in the left arm.  The perpetrators in both shootings remain at large.

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A lawsuit has been filed by Lambda Legal on behalf of William “Liam” Pierce after a job offer was allegedly rescinded by the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office after a medical exam revealed Pierce was HIV positive. Lambda’s Scott Schoettes (shotis) says Pierce has made public service his life, going so far as relocating to Louisiana following Hurricane Katrina to help in recovery efforts.  Schoettes says his client is trying to understand why this happened…

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The job offer was made and then rescinded in 2012, at which time he filed a charge of discrimination with the ADA and the EEOC.  But the lawsuit was just filed.  Schoettes says legal red tape has held this case up for five years…

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Schoettes says that suit is asking for Pierce to be allowed to work for the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office…

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The Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office says they don’t comment on current litigation.

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Legendary New Orleans singer, songwriter, and pianist Fats Domino passed away today at the age of 89. Domino was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986 and was a great influence for many Louisiana performers. Crescent City singer Phillip Manuel remembers the kind nature of Antoine “Fats” Domino…

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Manuel says the music community never hesitated to recognize Fats’ genius. He says his influence will live on for years to come.

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Manuel says Fats seemed most comfortable on stage and was always a crowd pleaser.

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Celebrity reactions are pouring in on Twitter, including from fellow Crescent City native and singer, Harry Connick Jr. Connick said Domino held pave the way for New Orleans piano players; and that he’d see him on top of that blueberry hill in the sky. Domino is best known for songs such as Ain’t That a Shame, Walking to New Orleans — and Blueberry Hill..

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Tulane University has received a five-year 1.8-million-dollar grant to study a possible link between traumatic stress and alcohol abuse.  Researcher Jeff Tasker says humans with post-traumatic stress disorder are more likely to abuse alcohol than the general population and this project will provide insight into why.

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Tasker believes there is a certain part of the brain that contributes to why some drink more than others during stressful situations.

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Tasker says endogenous cannabis signaling system in your brain is responsible for assigning emotional responses to various experiences. He says they want to provide insight on what makes a person more likely to drink more after being exposed to a traumatic stress event.

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What was to be a celebration with homecoming at Grambling State University has turned tragic after a student and his friend were shot dead early this morning.   The shooter remains at large.  The incident occurred in a courtyard on campus with the victims shot outside of a dorm room just after midnight. Director of Communications Will Sutton says police have identified the victims…

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Legendary New Orleans singer, songwriter, and pianist Fats Domino passed away today at the age of 89. Domino was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986 and was a great influence for many Louisiana performers. Celebrity reactions are pouring in on Twitter, including from fellow Crescent City native and singer, Harry Connick Jr. Connick said Domino helped pave the way for New Orleans piano players; and that he’d see him on top of that blueberry hill in the sky.

An HIV positive man who had a job offer rescinded by the Iberia Parish Sherriff’s Office is now suing them for discrimination.  Michelle Southern has more.

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Tulane University has received a five-year 1.8-million-dollar grant to study a possible link between traumatic stress and alcohol abuse.  Researcher Jeff Tasker says humans with post-traumatic stress disorder are more likely to abuse alcohol than the general population and this project will provide insight into why.

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Iconic New Orleans musician Fats Domino has died at the age of 89. Celebrity reactions are pouring in on Twitter, including from fellow Crescent City native and singer, Harry Connick Jr. Connick said Domino held pave the way for New Orleans piano players; and that he’d see him on top of that blueberry hill in the sky. Domino is best known for songs such as Blueberry Hill, Ain’t That a Shame and Walking to New Orleans.

Authorities say two people were shot dead on the campus of Grambling State University, and the gunman is at large. GSU spokesman Will Sutton says they believe an altercation took place inside a dorm room, and spilled into a courtyard outside when the shooting took place. He says a suspect or motive is not being released at this time; but they do have leads.:
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He says GSU offices remain open, and classes are on as scheduled.

A lawsuit has been filed by Lambda Legal on behalf of William “Liam” Pierce claiming their client was offered a job by the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office that was later rescinded when they learned Pierce had HIV. Attorney Scott Schoettes (shotis) says that suit is asking for Pierce to get his job back…:
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The Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office says they don’t comment on current litigation.

As part of his campaign to educate the public on the Criminal Justice Reforms going into effect November 1st, Governor John Bel Edwards has released three videos featuring community leaders who were active in passing the legislation. Edwards says he wants to highlight the necessity of criminal justice reform in Louisiana, the reduced cost to taxpayers and the increased safety that will result from this reform for communities across the state.

Governor John Bel Edwards has issued a statement on the passing of New Orleans legendary musician Fats Domino. Edwards says our hearts are heavy today, but we will always remember Domino’s love for life and New Orleans through his iconic music. Crescent City singer Phillip Manuel says Domino’s influence will live on for years to come…:
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Domino, who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986, was 89.

Also in big Louisiana news today is the double homicide at Grambling State University. GSU spokesman Will Sutton says the shooter is at large, but this wasn’t terrorism and the campus is still open…:
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The incident apparently stemmed from an ongoing dispute between the shooter and the victims.

The Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office is being sued by a man who claims he was offered a job as a deputy there five years ago, but later denied when the department discovered he had HIV. William “Liam” Pierce is just trying to figure out what happened, according to Lambda Legal attorney Scott Schoettes (shotis)…:
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No comment from the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Police in south Bossier said they had to remove an 11-foot alligator from a road near Elm Grove before it could impede traffic. They said the gator had to be euthanized due to its size and dangers associated with trying to capture it alive.

Legendary New Orleans singer, songwriter, and pianist Fats Domino passed away today at the age of 89. Domino was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986 and was a great influence for many Louisiana performers. Crescent City singer Phillip Manuel remembers the kind nature of Antoine “Fats” Domino…
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An investigator with the Jefferson Parish coroner’s office says Domino died of natural causes.

LSU Athletic Director Joe Alleva believes attendance at games in Tiger Stadium would be improved if they started selling beer. Speaking to the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation Quarterback Club, Alleva said they have to do a better job of making the fan experience at LSU games more friendly; and he feels beer would be a good place to start. He says hes continuing to push the SEC to change its alcohol policy.

Lincoln Parish deputies are investigating a double homicide that occurred on the Grambling State campus last night. Earl Andrews and Monquiarius Caldwell were shot to the death by a gunman after an altercation in a dorm room. The search for the shooter is ongoing, but University spokesperson Will Sutton says the school is trying to operate as normal…
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The Iberia Parish Sheriff’s office faces a lawsuit from a man who says he was offered a job to be a deputy in 2012, but the offer was rescinded when the sheriff’s office discovered he was H-I-V positive. Attorney Scott Schoettes (Shottis) says William “Liam” Pierce has been fighting this for years…
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The Iberia Parish Sheriff’s office is not commenting.

Legendary New Orleans musician Fats Domino has passed away at the age of 89. He’s considered the father of rock n’ roll. We’ll have more on this breaking story in future newscasts.

Our other top story is out of Grambling State University. Two people were fatally shot on campus and the shooter is still at-large. University spokesperson Will Sutton says they have identified the victims…
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The shooting occurred around midnight. Authorities say there was an altercation in a dorm room and it ended violently in a courtyard. A description of the suspect has not been given.

Natchitoches Police have arrested two more individuals in the Sunday afternoon shooting that injured two young girls. Twenty-five-year-old Christopher Kelley has been booked on four counts attempted first degree murder and a 16-year-old is facing two counts of attempted first degree murder. The children are expected to make a fully recovery.

The federal government wants to hold the largest oil and gas lease sale ever in the United States as it plans to put up nearly 77-million acres up for sale in the Gulf of Mexico. President Donald Trump says he wants the U-S to become more dependant on domestic oil and Louisiana Oil and Gas Association President Don Briggs says this is a start…
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But a lease sale in August drew a tepid response from energy producers.

Louisiana has received an A-plus in a national small business survey and the state is ranked fourth for its supportive small business environment. The ranking comes from Thumtack which is an online service that connects customers with local professionals. Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says small business growth is important to the governor….
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Authorities say two people were shot dead on the campus of Grambling State University, and the gunman is at large. GSU spokesman Will Sutton says they believe an altercation took place inside a dorm room, and spilled into a courtyard outside when the shooting took place. He says a suspect or motive is not being released at this time; but they do have leads.:
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He says GSU offices remain open, and classes are on as scheduled. The victims have been identified by GSU officials as 23-year-old Earl Andrews, a senior student, and his friend, 23-year-old Monquiarious Caldwell, both of Farmerville. The investigation is ongoing.

New Orleans music legend Fats Domino has reportedly passed away at the age of 89. He is best known for songs such as Blueberry Hill, Ain’t That a Shame and Walking to New Orleans.

The Interior Department plans to put nearly 77-million acres in the Gulf of Mexico on sale for energy companies to perform oil and gas development. President of the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association Don Briggs says this would be the largest oil and gas lease sale in U-S history..:
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A lease sale last August drew a lukewarm response from energy producers.

Governor John Bel Edwards will be in Lake Charles today to tour the new VA Outpatient Clinic. Director of the Alexandria VA System Pete Dancy says many services will be available at the new state-of-the-art 24,000 square foot facility…:
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Dancy says now the VA can focus on giving Vets the care they need and deserve.

Authorities are reportedly still looking for the gunman in a double homicide on the campus of Grambling State University overnight. GSU posted on Facebook that offices are still open today with normal business hours, and students are expected to attend class. Apparently the incident stemmed from a dispute in a dorm room; and continued in a courtyard where the shooting took place, and suspect fled. The investigation is ongoing.

Veterans seeing a doctor via a computer is not out of the world anymore. Kelley Ray has more…:
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A Jefferson Parish man who had apparently fled a rehab center for drug and alcohol addicts allegedly stole a woman’s car, not knowing there was a baby in the back seat. Marion Police Chief Mark Dodd says it appears the child’s mother got out of the car at a gas station, and almost instantly 31-year-old Gregory Mitchell hopped in and sped off…:
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The man returned the child when he made the discovery, and was soon taken into custody and charged aggravated kidnapping of a child and theft of a motor vehicle.

Louisiana has earned an A+ from Thumbtack’s National Small Business Survey, when it comes to friendliness of business, the ease of hiring new employees and several other factors. Secretary of Economic Development Don Pierson says in order to continue to see high grades in Louisiana…:
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