The music industry is mourning the death of New Orleans icon Allen Toussaint, who was a songwriter, performer and producer. Toussaint (Two-Saint) was on tour in Europe when he reportedly suffered a fatal heart attack after a performance in Spain. Louisiana Music Hall of Fame President Mike Shepherd says Toussaint was not only one of the biggest international figures in music, but was also a true gentleman…:
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Toussaint (Two-Saint) was 77-years-old.

Republican David Vitter and Democrat John Bel Edwards will debate tonight on Louisiana Public Broadcasting. The Council for a Better Louisiana is a co-host and CABL President Barry Erwin says the debate will give voters an opportunity to see Edwards and Vitter discuss their plans for Louisiana…:
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It beings on LPB at 7pm.

The US 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled Louisiana can keep the final Angola 3 inmate in jail and try him again in the 1972 killing of a prison guard. Legal analyst Tim Meche says even though a US District Judge ruled that Albert Woodfox shouldn’t have to face a third 40 year old trial, the 5th Circuit disagreed. He says trying this case again poses many issues…:
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Amnesty International contends the convictions of Woodfox are riddled with flaws.

The acts for this year’s Bayou Country Superfest were announced. The annual country musical festival in Tiger Stadium will be three days long during the Memorial Day Weekend. The headliners are Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean and Eric Church. Producer Quint Davis says if you missed the six previous bayou country superfests, this is the year to go…
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Tickets go on sale one week from today.