Iconic New Orleans musician Fats Domino has died at the age of 89. Celebrity reactions are pouring in on Twitter, including from fellow Crescent City native and singer, Harry Connick Jr. Connick said Domino held pave the way for New Orleans piano players; and that he’d see him on top of that blueberry hill in the sky. Domino is best known for songs such as Blueberry Hill, Ain’t That a Shame and Walking to New Orleans.

Authorities say two people were shot dead on the campus of Grambling State University, and the gunman is at large. GSU spokesman Will Sutton says they believe an altercation took place inside a dorm room, and spilled into a courtyard outside when the shooting took place. He says a suspect or motive is not being released at this time; but they do have leads.:
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He says GSU offices remain open, and classes are on as scheduled.

A lawsuit has been filed by Lambda Legal on behalf of William “Liam” Pierce claiming their client was offered a job by the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office that was later rescinded when they learned Pierce had HIV. Attorney Scott Schoettes (shotis) says that suit is asking for Pierce to get his job back…:
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The Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office says they don’t comment on current litigation.

As part of his campaign to educate the public on the Criminal Justice Reforms going into effect November 1st, Governor John Bel Edwards has released three videos featuring community leaders who were active in passing the legislation. Edwards says he wants to highlight the necessity of criminal justice reform in Louisiana, the reduced cost to taxpayers and the increased safety that will result from this reform for communities across the state.