Two people are dead and three others injured after a shooting in New Orleans’ Central City area last night. Four men and one woman were hit in the drive-by; two were pronounced dead at the scene. This is the 84th shooting incident in New Orleans in the past 30 days.
Medical experts now say timely CPR most likely saved Damar Hamlin’s life moments after he collapsed onfield Monday. Brooke Thorington has more on how you can be trained to perform this life-saving procedure…:
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Jeff Landry’s campaign for Governor is off to a fast start. Campaign staffers says he has about $5-million campaign cash-on-hand, and another $1.5-million in Leadership PAC funds. Landry campaign spokesman Brent Littlefield says perhaps the biggest gun in Landry’s arsenal is the endorsement of the state Republican Party and the support that comes with that…:
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Senator Bill Cassidy announced he’s a “no” weeks ago. Senator John Kennedy said he’s not running this week. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser will announce HIS decision next Tuesday. Also reportedly mulling it over: Congressman Garret Graves, Treasurer John Schroder, and state lawmakers Sharon Hewitt and Richard Nelson. Few Democrats are talking about running for governor…yet.
Louisiana has been clamoring to get a Buc-ee’s for years…and one may be coming soon. The Ruston city council will vote Monday on an incentive package that could mean the roadside mega convenience store/restaurant/truck stop being built next to I-20.