9:30 AM Newscast July 15

There was an assassination attempt of former president Donald at his rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. Mel Bridges has more.

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Both Former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden are calling for unity among Americans in the wake of the shooting. Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy says no matter the issue, violence is never the answer.

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With the rising summer temperatures, Louisiana drivers begin seeing road buckling. Louisiana DOTD spokesperson Erin Buchanan says unfortunately, it can happen suddenly and unexpectedly and there’s no way to prevent road buckles. If you encounter one while driving, she recommends reporting it to your regional DOTD as soon as it’s safe to do so.

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You can report road buckles or any road problems at dotd.la.gov. 

 

LSU kicks off SEC Football Media Days in Dallas today with Head Coach Brian Kelly. Tiger Rag editor, Todd Horne says Linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. was a freshman All-American in 2022 but took a step back with the rest of the defense last year. He began the season as an inside linebacker before being moved back outside, but Horne trusts new Defensive Coordinator Blake Baker to develop him as an off-ball linebacker…

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