The political heat in the country right now has gotten to a boiling point as of late, and the deadly shooting of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk threatens to turn the heat up even further. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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U-S Senator John Kennedy said on X that Kirk’s senseless death makes him sick, Democratic Congressman Troy Carter says violence is never the answer.

Registered voters in the coming days will receive a letter from Secretary of State Nancy Landry explaining how the closed party primaries will work….

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That’s Deputy Secretary of State Joel Watson, who says starting next year, races for federal offices, state supreme court, PSC and BESE will move from an open primary to a closed party primary.

Former NFL stars highlight the 2026 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame induction class, including a Saints fan favorite. Wide receiver Joe Horn was a four-time Pro Bowler for the Black and Gold in the early 2000s. Chairman of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Doug Ireland says Horn played 12 seasons in the NFL, seven of them in New Orleans.

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14-year NFL veteran and former LSU star offensive lineman Todd McClure and Vikings defensive tackle Pat Williams from Monroe are also part of the 2026 class.