Former President Donald Trump announced he will run for president again in 2024, and Louisiana delegates are sharing their thoughts on the matter. Senator Bill Cassidy stopped short of saying he doesn’t approve, yet indicated the concerns of Americans is what’s most important…:
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Some political pundits speculate Trump’s message may be wearing thin with voters.

Louisiana Republican Congressman Steve Scalise has been elected to House majority leader. Scalise, who served as Republican Whip for the past 8 years, issued a statement in response to the election saying his focus will be on the struggles of hardworking families and reducing inflation and energy costs. The last Majority Leader from Louisiana was Hale Boggs from 1971-1973.

LSU’s Golden Band from Tigerland has received a Grammy Award nomination. The band’s collaboration with Lake Charles musician Sean Ardoin is in the running for best regional roots album for the 2023 ceremony. Ardoin says the album is historic because it’s the first time a college marching band has ever collaborated with an artist for an entire LP…:
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The ceremony takes place February 5th.

2 students were killed during a protest on the campus of Southern University 50 years ago today, and a commemoration ceremony is taking place on campus to recognize the day. Advocate Columnist Ed Pratt was an 18-year-old freshman when it happened…:
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The incident that claimed the lives of Denver Smith and Leonard Brown happened November 16th, 1972.

Senator Bill Cassidy hinted he too might put his name in the hat for the 2023 gubernatorial race. Cassidy told reporters he’s decided and will announce it later in the week. And after the state party doubled down on backing Attorney General Jeff Landry in the governor’s race Cassidy had this to say.

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On Monday Senator John Kennedy issued a statement he was seriously considering running himself.

State Police say it’s likely charges will be upgraded against the driver in a Friday night Vermilion Parish crash that killed a 14-month-old baby. Trooper Tom Gossen says the baby was riding in the lap of a front seat passenger, and he encourages parents to visit the Buckle Up Louisiana Facebook page.

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Investigators are looking into an officer-involved shooting in front of the Caesar’s Superdome this morning. Deputy NOPD Superintendent Chris Goodly says around 7 am three officers were called to assist a Superdome security team. Officers say the man pulled a knife and Goodly says NOPD was only there because they were asked to help…:

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The suspect is in stable condition. A new report says Louisiana ranks among the worst states in the nation for catching lung cancer early. The findings are in the State of Lung Cancer Report. Ashley Lyerly (LIE ER LEE) is the director of advocacy for the American Lung Association.

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The report found Louisiana ranked 45th in the nation for early diagnosis and 41st for surviving lung cancer.

A day after Senator John Kennedy issued a statement that he’s strongly thinking of running for governor, Senator Bill Cassidy says he plans to announce his intentions this week…:

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Recently re-elected to another term in the U.S. House, District 1 Congressman Steve Scalise has been also elected to be the House Majority Leader in the 118^th Congress, come January. Scalise says he will get to work on crime, inflation and uncontrolled immigration next year. Governor John Bel Edwards says Scalise will be in a good spot to deliver for his home state.

Charges may be upgraded for the driver of a vehicle in which a baby died, when it crashed last Friday in Vermilion Parish. State Police Trooper Tom Gossen says the 14-month-old was riding in the lap of a front seat passenger…:

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The driver, 27-year-old Jhori Peters of Abbeville is right now cited for no license, careless operation and two child seat violations, but that could change.

Louisiana ranks 45^th among 50 states for rates at which lung cancer is detected early. The American Lung Association’s Ashley Lyerly says FREE lung cancer screening are available if you’re between 50 and 80 or if you’re a heavy smoker…:

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Just one day after Senator John Kennedy issuing a statement saying he was seriously thinking of running governor next year, Senator Bill Cassidy says he too is thinking about it and will announce his decision by week’s end. When asked this morning about Kennedy, here was his reply…:

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The state Republican Party has thrown its weight behind A.G. Jeff Landry to be the next governor, and Cassidy says that will not change his decision one way or the other. This will likely force more candidates to get off the fence and make an announcement.

State Police say it’s likely charges will be upgraded against the driver in a Friday night Vermilion Parish crash that killed a 14-month old baby. Trooper Tom Gossen says the baby was riding in the lap of a front seat passenger, and there’s no excuse for that. Especially when help with child safety seats is available on their Facebook page..:

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A New Orleans cop shot and wounded a suspect early today outside the Caesar’s Superdome. NOPD Deputy Chief Chris Goodly says Dome security officers called for assistance with a man and three officers responded…:

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The suspect is in stable condition. An investigation is underway, as in all cases of officer-involved shootings.

A new report says Louisiana ranks among the worst states in the nation for early detection of lung cancer. Ashley Lyerly, with the American Lung Association, says we’re 45^th of 50 states. Not good. She says smoking is still the Number One cause, but there is a stigma now attached to lighting up…:

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Free lung cancer screenings are available. Find out more at “SavedByTheScan.org.”

Investigators are looking into an officer-involved shooting in front of the Caesar’s Superdome this morning. Deputy NOPD Superintendent Chris Goodly says around 7 am three officers were called to assist a Superdome security team. The man pulled a knife which led to him being shot. Goodly says NOPD was only there because they were asked to help…:

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The suspect is in stable condition. The officer is on desk duty pending the investigation.

A day after Senator John Kennedy issued a statement he’s seriously considering running for governor next year, Senator Bill Cassidy was asked what his intentions are there…:

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This week the state Republican Party announced they’re backing of Attorney General, Jeff Landry for governor. Cassidy says that smacks of “back room deal making.”

A new report finds Louisiana is near the bottom for catching lung cancer before it’s too late. Marsanne Golsby has more…:

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Webster Parish Sheriff Jason Parker awarded Andrew Lincoln with a special life-saving award for risking his own life to pull a woman from a burning car crash. That happened October 9^th on Highway 164 in Webster. Lincoln is a tow truck driver and was answering another call, when he spied the crash and took action.

A day after Senator John Kennedy issued a statement that he’s considering a run for governor, Senator Bill Cassidy says he plans to announce his intentions this week. Brooke Thorington has more.
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Authorities are looking for the gunman who shot a bullet into a home in Houma, killing 56-year-old Lanore Menard. The homicide occurred yesterday at a home on Morgan Street. Houma P-D spokesperson Travis Theriot says the motive for the shooting is unkown.

A 14-month old infant has died from her injuries sustained in a crash that occurred in Vermilion Parish on Friday. State Police Trooper Thomas Gossen says 27-year-old Jhori Danielle Peters of Abbeville was the driver and she ran off the road…
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Gossen says the infant was on the lap of a passenger in the front seat and now Peters is facing some serious charges.

A new report says Louisiana ranks among the worst states in the nation for catching lung cancer early. The findings are in the State of Lung Cancer Report. Ashley Lyerly (LIE ER LEE) is the director of advocacy for the American Lung Association.
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The report found Louisiana ranked 45th in the nation for early diagnosis and 41st for surviving lung cancer.

After a 14-month-old child succumbed to her injuries from a Vermilion Parish crash, State Police say they expect charges against the driver to be upgraded pending toxicology results. Trooper Thomas Gossen says 27-year-old Jhori Peters of Abbeville is currently cited for careless operation, no driver’s license, and two counts of child restraint violations.

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The toddler was sitting in the lap of the front passenger, not in a car seat.

Investigators are looking into an officer-involved shooting in front of the Caesar’s Superdome this morning after the suspect drew a knife. Deputy NOPD Superintendent Chris Goodly says the person shot is in stable condition and the officer who fired the shots joined NOPD in 2020.

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The investigation remains active.

Senator John Kennedy says he’s thinking about running for Governor next year and will decide soon. How might that affect a race the state Republican Party wants Jeff Landry to win? Kevin Gallagher has more…:

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