08:30 Newscast November 19, 2015

The Grand Theater in Lafayette will reopen tonight for the first time since the tragic summer shootings, and the community is thrilled. Michelle Southern reports…

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A second man has been arrested in the slaying of an elderly Baton Rouge couple last month. Hollywood, Florida Police have arrested 48-year-old Frank Garcia in connection with the deaths of Denis and Suzanne Duplantier. The Duplantier’s were found dead at a truck stop in Hammond on October 18th. Garcia is charged with two counts of first degree murder. 42-year-old Ernesto Alonso was previously charged in the deaths of the couple.

Dr. Randall Webb, former president of Northwestern State University, has passed away at the age of 72. State Senator Gerald Long of Natchitoches says the former president focused greatly on enhancing the college experience for students and letting graduates leave the school feeling accomplished…

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Long says Webb was an incredible leader and model of integrity.

What does the future hold for Governor Bobby Jindal now that his presidential campaign is over? The governor and his family are currently preparing for life as private citizens. They are building a home in the Baton Rouge area that’s expected to be completed in early December. He says his wife, Supriya, has been working with the builder…

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He says one of his top priorities is to help the next governor prepare for their four-year term.