Legendary New Orleans singer, songwriter, and pianist Fats Domino passed away today at the age of 89. Domino was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986 and was a great influence for many Louisiana performers. Crescent City singer Phillip Manuel remembers the kind nature of Antoine “Fats” Domino…
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An investigator with the Jefferson Parish coroner’s office says Domino died of natural causes.

LSU Athletic Director Joe Alleva believes attendance at games in Tiger Stadium would be improved if they started selling beer. Speaking to the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation Quarterback Club, Alleva said they have to do a better job of making the fan experience at LSU games more friendly; and he feels beer would be a good place to start. He says hes continuing to push the SEC to change its alcohol policy.

Lincoln Parish deputies are investigating a double homicide that occurred on the Grambling State campus last night. Earl Andrews and Monquiarius Caldwell were shot to the death by a gunman after an altercation in a dorm room. The search for the shooter is ongoing, but University spokesperson Will Sutton says the school is trying to operate as normal…
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The Iberia Parish Sheriff’s office faces a lawsuit from a man who says he was offered a job to be a deputy in 2012, but the offer was rescinded when the sheriff’s office discovered he was H-I-V positive. Attorney Scott Schoettes (Shottis) says William “Liam” Pierce has been fighting this for years…
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The Iberia Parish Sheriff’s office is not commenting.