Donald Trump says he will run for president again in 2024, and one Louisiana senator has some thoughts on that. Kevin Gallagher reports…:

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Today Southern University will host a remembrance ceremony for the on-campus shooting 50 years ago. Whitney Thomas has that story…

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The first-of-its-kind collaboration, of Lake Charles musician Sean Ardoin and the Golden Band from Tigerland, earns a Grammy nomination. Brooke Thorington has more.

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In a televised statement last night, former President Donald Trump says he will run for president again in 2024, and Louisiana Congressional delegates are beginning to react. During a Tuesday press conference, Senator Bill Cassidy was asked about Trump’s possible candidacy. He avoided saying he doesn’t approve, by saying the needs and concerns of Americans are most important…:

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Many Trump-backed candidates fared poorly in the November 8^th elections. Political pundits speculate his message may be wearing thin with voters. Cassidy says most voters who were concerned with inflation, crime, and the border all voted republican. But many seem to have had misgivings about their candidates…:

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And what about the less-than-stellar outcome last week for the GOP? Republicans took the simple majority in the House, but the Senate remains under Democratic leadership. Cassidy says his party should see the election results as a “teachable moment”…:

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Southern University will host a commemoration ceremony with different events for the on-campus shooting that killed two students during a protest 50 years ago today.  Deputies fired shots that left Denver Smith and Leonard Brown dead as they were standing among other students. The shooting came after several weeks of protests and class boycotts over poor funding, dilapidated buildings, and little response to their concerns.

Advocate Columnist Ed Pratt was just an 18-year-old freshman during the tragedy, and calls it an unforgettable experience.

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The late Edwin Edwards was governor at the time and Pratt says he abandoned students when they needed him.

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There was an investigation to see who fired the fatal shots but no officers ever confessed or had been pinpointed. Pratt says the students were in the wrong place at the wrong time.

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The university named the Smith-Brown Memorial Union building in honor of both students.

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Lake Charles musician Sean Ardoin is now a four-time Grammy nominee thanks to his latest collaboration with the Golden Band from Tigerland. Ardoin’s album Full Circle received a nomination for Best Regional Roots Music Album on Tuesday and to say he’s excited is an understatement.

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In addition to being Grammy-nominated, Ardoin says the album is also historic for being the first full collaboration of a music artist and college marching band.

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Tennessee State University marching band’s The Urban Hymnal is nominated for Best Roots Gospel album.

Every song on the album is the LSU marching band performing along with Ardoin and his band Kreole Rock and Soul, also known as zydeco. Ardoin says they recorded 14 tracks in just under two days and he couldn’t be more pleased and prouder of his alma mater.

The idea for the album happened after Ardoin spoke with LSU band director Dr. Kelvin Jones at the Auburn game last year in Death Valley.

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And so far, so good, the 2023 Grammy’s will be revealed on Sunday, February 5^th.

And as a way to give back to the LSU band, Ardoin is releasing a double-vinyl purple and gold version of Full Circle, and 15 percent of the profits will go to the Golden Band.  Visit Louisiana Radio Network for a link to pre-order the commemorative album.

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Andrew Lincoln of Webster Parish was awarded a Life-Saving Award by Sheriff Jason Parker for his heroic actions that saved a woman’s life. On October 9, Lincoln was responding to a towing call on Highway 164 and came upon a crashed vehicle. He parked his truck in the middle of the road and looked to see if there was anyone inside the burning vehicle, but the driver’s door was jammed shut…

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As the flames increased, Lincoln struggled to pull the female out of the vehicle. Despite the smoke and heat of the flames, Lincoln used the shirt off his back to pull the victim out of the car to safety…

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Lincoln says if it took “another five minutes to get her out of the vehicle and they would’ve been planning a funeral.”

He’s glad to report she’s her recovery and admired the progress she’s made…

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Lincoln said he was simply “glad to be at the right place at the right time.”

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LSU will host UAB in their final home game of the season Saturday night. Head Coach Brian Kelly has grown a relationship with his team in his first season and praised his senior class and linebacker Micah Baskerville for their resilience…

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Not only have the veteran leaders stepped up for the tigers this season, but freshmen have played pivotal roles in the team’s success. In Kelly’s first offseason with the team, he was only able to sign 15 freshmen, but more than half of them have seen meaningful roles.

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After a season of ups and downs, the Tigers clinched the SEC West Saturday with their win over Arkansas and an Ole Miss loss. With only UAB and an away game at Texas A&M remaining, Kelly says he is proud of the team’s determination and preparation this season…

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Kickoff in Death Valley is at 8:00

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The Ragin Cajuns moved to 5 wins on the season after a 36-17 victory over Georgia Southern. Now they’ll face their biggest matchup of the season as they visit 20^th-ranked Florida State on Saturday with Bowl eligibility on the line. Coach Michael Desormeaux knows the importance of the matchup…

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The 7-3 Seminoles are coming off a 38-3 thrashing of previously ranked Syracuse and anticipation for the Cajuns is high. Desormeaux says both players and coaches are excited about the matchup but at the end of the day, the game remains the same…

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Kickoff is set for 11:00 AM.

LSU Health New Orleans researchers revealed the tremendous loss hospitals face financially when treating patients with firearm injuries. Whitney Thomas has more…

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Senator John Kennedy says he’s thinking about running for Governor next year and will decide soon. How might that affect a race the state Republican Party wants Jeff Landry to win? Kevin Gallagher has more…:

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An inmate survives after jumping from the third story of a parking deck during an escape attempt. Brooke Thorington has more from the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office.

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An LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine study indicates a huge financial loss from treating gun violence patients. Firearm injuries cost its Level One trauma center more than $ 20 million over a four-year period. Associate Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery Dr. Christopher Marrero says when victims of firearm-related injuries can not pay their medical expenses, the hospitals write off unpaid medical bills as medical losses and that cost trickles down to you

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The study examined gunshot wound patients from 2016 to 2019. The estimated cost of treatment was $ 37 million however the hospital only collected $ 17 million resulting in a net loss of $ 20 million. Marrero says Medicaid only paid hospitals on average 90 cents for every dollar spent caring for patients.

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Nonfatal gunshot injuries are highest in the South, and Louisiana leads the nation in such wounds.  The financial impact extends beyond one day care to follow-up visits, rehabilitation, and secondary surgeries.

Marrero says further research is needed to find solutions for this ever-growing public health issue.

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Newly re-elected Senator John Kennedy says he is considering running for governor next year, despite the state GOP emphatically backing Attorney General Jeff Landry. What effect might his entering the race have? LSU political science professor Robert Hogan says Kennedy’s announcement has the logic of numbers behind it…:

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Hogan thinks Kennedy officially getting into the race may well affect the plans of others interested in running. He says Kennedy is not the kind of opponent most candidates want…:

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Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, Treasurer John Schroder, and state Senator Sharon Hewitt have all expressed interest in running under the GOP banner. Hogan says Kennedy’s entry might dissuade that.

Within a short time of Senator Kennedy’s message that he may decide to run, the Louisiana Republican party re-affirmed its endorsement of Jeff Landry. Hogan says, despite that, the Attorney General may be less palatable for many as governor…:

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Kennedy was re-elected to the U.S. Senate last week with well over 60-percent of the vote.

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In Rapides Parish, an inmate jumped from the third floor of a parking deck trying to make an escape after a court appearance Monday morning. Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Tommy Carnline says the inmate was in court for an obscenity charge.

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Carnline says the prisoner sustained a broken foot and leg and the incident happened after his court appearance as he was being transported back to the Rapides Parish Detention Center Three. The inmate’s name has not been released pending family notification.

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And while escape attempts during court transportations have happened before, Carnline says he doesn’t recall an inmate ever jumping off the third story of the parking deck.

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The inmate was transported to a local hospital and the incident is under investigation.

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Construction kicked off Monday in Broussard to begin the Ambassador Caffery Interchange and a future 1-49 south project. Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson says the $136 million, three-mile project will complete a full interchange at the Ambassador Caffery I-49 or US 90 intersection that’s currently signalized.

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Wilson says the project will improve safety for motorists at the interchange. He says those traveling from Albertson’s Parkway to Ambassador Caffery will complete the interchange without traveling on the mainline and great separation for those going into Lafayette from the south…

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Wilson says they’ve already brought other projects in the area up to interstate grade and as these links begin to connect, he says you’ll start to see a much safer footprint and more efficient traffic.

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The 1-49 south corridor includes approximately 160 miles of roadways which more than 100 miles have been completed or are currently under construction.

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The Saints are 3-7 and tied for last in the NFC South and appear to be going nowhere this season. But Coach Dennis Allen is not ready to quit on the season…

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The Saints could make another change at quarterback. The offense under the direction of quarterback Andy Dalton has scored just two touchdowns over the last two games. Opening day starter Jameis Winston never got his job back after injuring his back and Allen says Winston is still not fully healthy…

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LSU Coach Brian Kelly is sure to get coach of the year votes for taking a program that had less than 40 scholarship players in January to a squad that will appear in the SEC Championship game on December 3rd. Kelly used the transfer portal to help rebuild the program quickly and despite all the new players, the team has good chemistry…

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LSU hosts UAB this Saturday and then will conclude the regular season on November 26th at Texas A&M. Kelly says his staff will not look ahead to do some pre-planning for Georgia in the SEC title game…

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LSU’s offense had its struggles last Saturday in Fayetteville as quarterback Jayden Daniels threw for 86 yards and was sacked seven times. Kelly says the Razorbacks game plan on defense gave them problems…

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