The world continues to react to the death of New Orleans music legend Fats Domino. Jazzest producer Quint Davis was a long-time friend of Domino, and says the icon never forgot his roots, which was reflected in his music…
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Domino’s family says he died peacefully. He was 89.

Jason Aldean will perform tonight at Champion’s Square in New Orleans at his first outside concert since the horrific Las Vegas shooting that left 58 people dead and 546 injured. Mid-Day anchor on Baton Rouge’s 100.7 The Tiger, James Gilmore, will be there. He says he’s excited about the show, but expects security to be tight…:
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Gilmore says Aldean has told fans he will not let the incident in Vegas stop him from performing.

Grambling State University President Rick Gallot says they are beefing up security, after a gunman, who remains at large, killed two 23-year-old men from Farmerville. Gallot says he spoke with Governor John Bel Edwards, who offered GSU additional resources for the upcoming homecoming celebrations:
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He says students should feel safe on campus, as they believe this was an isolated incident stemming from an altercation between the shooter and victims.

Governor John Bel Edwards is in Washington, DC to attend a listening session at the White House which aims to address the nation’s opioid crisis. President Donald Trump is slated to deliver a major speech today on fighting the pain killer epidemic.