Jason Aldean will perform in New Orleans at Champion’s Square tonight at his first outside concert since the tragic shooting in Las Vegas. Emelie Gunn has more…

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Grambling State is beefing up security this week after a student and his friend were fatally shot. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Rapides Sheriff William Hilton provides an update this morning on the two burned bodies that were found last Wednesday in a ditch on Old Boyce Road. Kelley Ray has the story…

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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. General Manager of the Superdome and Champion’s Square Alan Freeman says they are looking at the tragedy as a onetime occurrence but safety is still their number one concern.

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Freeman says they’ve had discussions with the security in Benson Tower and The Hyatt Regency, which both overlook Champion’s Square. He says if anyone is on top of keeping fans safe, it’s them.

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Mid-Day anchor on Baton Rouge’s 100.7 The Tiger, James Gilmore, will be at tonight’s concert. Gilmore says he’s excited to attend but expects security will be extremely tight, as it’s Aldean’s first outside performance since the shooting.

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Gilmore says Aldean has told fans he will not let the incident in Vegas stop him from performing. He says safety is always in the back of his mind when attending a concert.

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A video series has been released by Governor John Bel Edwards to educate the public on the criminal justice reform legislation that goes into effect next Wednesday. 14-hundred non-violent offenders are set to be released. New Orleans Representative Walt Leger is featured in one the videos and the former prosecutor says there are many non-violent offenders that are better served receiving treatment for drug abuse or mental health issues…

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The Reverend Gene Mills, President of the Louisiana Family Forum and a member of the Louisiana Justice Reinvest Taskforce, says his perspective of criminal reform mixed with biblical beliefs were eye opening for him in what can be accomplished…

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Natalie LaBorde with the department of corrections says the governor’s effort to reduce the state’s largest incarceration rate in the world will in the end reduce cost to taxpayers and increase public safety…

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Grambling State University President Rick Gallot says they are beefing up security, after a gunman killed two 23-year-old men from Farmerville after an altercation in a dorm room. Gallot says he spoke with Governor John Bel Edwards, who offered Grambling additional resources for the upcoming homecoming weekend.

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Gallot says this was not a random shooting, as Earl Andrews and Monquiarious Caldwell were targeted. He says students should feel safe on campus.

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A Grambling State student was shot in a separate incident last month. A student let another person into a dorm and there was an altercation that ended with a student being shot in the left arm. Gallot says Grambling is a gun free zone and residential life works hard to keep on campus housing as safe as possible.

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The world continues to react to the death of New Orleans legend Fats Domino, who died at the age of 89.  New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival producer Quint Davis was a long-time friend of Domino and says the global star never forgot his roots, which was reflected in his music…

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Domino sold over 110 million records and was first inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Davis says Domino loved flashy clothes and shoes.  Even Davis was surprised at the wardrobe Domino carried about…

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Davis says he knew the very public side of Domino and the very shy side and his preference to stay out of the spotlight…

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Domino had 30 top 40 hits including 23 gold singles.  There is no word on any pending funeral arrangements.

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The Saints are gearing up to face a defense that has not allowed a touchdown in its last two games. The Chicago Bears won both of those games over Baltimore and Carolina. New Orleans Head Coach Sean Payton says running the ball against the Bears has been difficult

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One of the top performers on the Bears defense is former Saint Akiem Hicks. The defensive tackle leads Chicago with six sacks. Payton says Hicks is very disruptive…

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After winning its first three Sun Belt games, ULM will look to avoid a three-game losing streak in conference when they visit Idaho. Warhawks Coach Matt Viator is impressed with the Vandals top two players on offense running back Aaron Duckworth and quarterback Matt Linehan, who is tough to bring down…

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Despite the two game losing streak, Viator is excited about how is team is competing…

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Rock and Roll Hall Famer and New Orleans icon Fats Domino has passed away at the age of 89. The Jefferson Parish coroner’s office says he died of natural causes. He sold over 110-million records that included hits like “Blueberry Hill and “Ain’t That a Shame.” Crescent City singer Phillip Manuel says Fats was always a crowd pleaser….
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Domino lived a very private lifestyle in his last few years.

Authorities are investigating a double homicide at Grambling State. University spokesman Will Sutton says the shooter is at large, but this wasn’t a random incident…:
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Officials say the shooting stemmed from a dispute between the gunman and the victims.

Tulane University receives a one-point-eight million dollar grant to study the connection between alcohol abuse with those who suffer from PTSD. Researcher Jeff Tasker believes there’s a certain part of the brain that contributes to why some drink more than others after undergoing traumatic situations…
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Tasker says they want to provide insight on what makes a person suffering from PTSD more likely to abuse alcohol.

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 be employed as deputy…:
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The Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office says they don’t comment on current litigation.

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.

Legendary New Orleans musician Fats Domino has passed away at the age of 89. He’s considered the father of rock n’ roll. We’ll have more on this breaking story in future newscasts.

Our other top story is out of Grambling State University. Two people were fatally shot on campus and the shooter is still at-large. University spokesperson Will Sutton says they have identified the victims…
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The shooting occurred around midnight. Authorities say there was an altercation in a dorm room and it ended violently in a courtyard. A description of the suspect has not been given.

Natchitoches Police have arrested two more individuals in the Sunday afternoon shooting that injured two young girls. Twenty-five-year-old Christopher Kelley has been booked on four counts attempted first degree murder and a 16-year-old is facing two counts of attempted first degree murder. The children are expected to make a fully recovery.

The federal government wants to hold the largest oil and gas lease sale ever in the United States as it plans to put up nearly 77-million acres up for sale in the Gulf of Mexico. President Donald Trump says he wants the U-S to become more dependant on domestic oil and Louisiana Oil and Gas Association President Don Briggs says this is a start…
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But a lease sale in August drew a tepid response from energy producers.

Louisiana has received an A-plus in a national small business survey and the state is ranked fourth for its supportive small business environment. The ranking comes from Thumtack which is an online service that connects customers with local professionals. Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says small business growth is important to the governor….
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The federal government wants to hold largest oil and gas lease sale ever in the United States as it plans to put up nearly 77-million acres up for sale in the Gulf of Mexico. President Donald Trump says he wants the U-S to become more dependant on domestic oil and Louisiana Oil and Gas Association President Don Briggs says this is a start…
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But a lease sale in August drew a tepid response from energy producers.

State Representative Julie Stokes of Kenner says she’s doing well as she undergoes chemotherapy for breast cancer. Stokes says she was nervous to try new types of drugs….
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Stokes learned of her breast cancer diagnoses in the summer and dropped out of the state treasurer’s race.

George Strait will headline Bayou Country Superfest in 2018. Michelle Southern reports…:
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Most LSU fans are rooting for the Houston Astros in the World Series, which starts tonight in Los Angeles. The Stros starting third baseman is former Tiger standout Alex Bregman who says LSU prepared him for this moment. Coach Paul Maineri says that doesn’t surprise him…:
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Houston goes into the Fall Classic as the underdog to the Dodgers.

The Interior Department plans to put nearly 77-million acres in the Gulf of Mexico on sale for energy companies to perform oil and gas development. President of the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association Don Briggs hopes energy companies will take advantage of the largest oil and gas lease sale in U-S history…
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A lease sale last August drew a lukewarm response from energy producers.

State Representative Julie Stokes of Kenner continues her battle against breast cancer. Stokes says she discovered a lump on her breast during the last legislative session, but didn’t get it checked out until lawmakers adjourned…
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The National Retail Federation expects Halloween spending to reach a record 9.1 billion dollars this year. Ana Serafin Smith with the NRF says people are expected to spend more than ever on pet costumes. She says the number one outfit is a pumpkin.
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Country music superstar George Strait will headline a scaled down 2018 Bayou Country Superfest. The show will be May 27th inside the Mercedes Benz Superdome. BCS Producer Quint Davis says it’s huge that they were able to get The King of Country:
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Chris Stapleton, Little Big Town, Kacey Musgraves, and Midland will also perform that Sunday.