Former President Donald Trump says he will run for president again in 2024, and Louisiana Congressional delegates are beginning to react. Many Trump-backed candidates fared poorly in the November 8th elections. 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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In a historic move, the LSU Band has been nominated for a Grammy thanks to their collaboration with Lake Charles musician Sean Ardoin. Ardoin’s album Full Circle, which features the Golden Band from Tigerland on every track received the nod for Best Regional Roots Music Album on Tuesday. He is elated…:
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The awards take place in February.

A New Orleans Police officer who shot a man who pulled a knife outside the Superdome has been placed on administrative leave. The NOPD says officers were called to help the security team with a man who was occupying space in front of a ticket booth when the man pulled a knife and was then shot by the cop. The man shot was taken to an area hospital for treatment. The matter is under investigation.

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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US Senator Bill Cassidy comments on Donald Trump running for president again in 2024. Many Trump-backed candidates fared poorly in the November 8th elections. 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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Cassidy avoided saying he doesn’t approve of Trump running again but indicated the party’s focus should be more on moving forward.

A Webster Parish tow truck driver receives a special award for saving a woman from a burning vehicle in an October 9th crash. Andrew Lincoln says the driver’s door was jammed when he raced in to help..:
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Lincoln was honored with a lifesaving award by Webster Parish Sheriff Jason Parker.

The House Republican Caucus on Tuesday elected Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise for Majority Leader. Scalise says he’s humbled to be selected for the position.

A man from Clinton was killed in an ATV accident Tuesday. State Police say 45-year-old Gregory Kent went off the road and kit a culvert before being thrown into a utility pole. Kent died at the scene.

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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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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A school bus driver in Hammond was arrested Tuesday on charges of pornography involving juveniles, indecent behavior and computer aided solicitation of a juvenile amid allegations he was having inappropriate communication with a student. 62-year-old Rufus Addison of Loranger was fired yesterday.

Today, Southern University is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the shooting death of 2 students during a protest that happened November 16th, 1972. Advocate Columnist Ed Pratt was just an 18-year-old freshman during the tragedy and says Denver Smith and Leonard Brown 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.

A tow truck driver in Webster Parish received a special award from the sheriff for saving a woman’s life. Andrew Lincoln pulled the crash victim from a burning vehicle on October 9th, and says he’s thrilled to hear she’s recovering…:
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Lincoln and was honored with a lifesaving award by Webster Parish Sheriff Jason Parker.

Former President Donald Trump announced he will run for president again in 2024, and Louisiana delegates are sharing their thoughts on the matter. Senator Bill Cassidy stopped short of saying he doesn’t approve, yet indicated the concerns of Americans is what’s most important…:
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Some political pundits speculate Trump’s message may be wearing thin with voters.

Louisiana Republican Congressman Steve Scalise has been elected to House majority leader. Scalise, who served as Republican Whip for the past 8 years, issued a statement in response to the election saying his focus will be on the struggles of hardworking families and reducing inflation and energy costs. The last Majority Leader from Louisiana was Hale Boggs from 1971-1973.

LSU’s Golden Band from Tigerland has received a Grammy Award nomination. The band’s collaboration with Lake Charles musician Sean Ardoin is in the running for best regional roots album for the 2023 ceremony. Ardoin says the album is historic because it’s the first time a college marching band has ever collaborated with an artist for an entire LP…:
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The ceremony takes place February 5th.

2 students were killed during a protest on the campus of Southern University 50 years ago today, and a commemoration ceremony is taking place on campus to recognize the day. Advocate Columnist Ed Pratt was an 18-year-old freshman when it happened…:
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The incident that claimed the lives of Denver Smith and Leonard Brown happened November 16th, 1972.

No drama on election night in Louisiana. Jeff Palermo has the story…”
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The record breaking $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot was hit by a single ticket in California, but the Louisiana Lottery says there were several big winners here. They say a Powerball Match 5 winning ticket worth $1 million was sold at a truck stop in Hammond ahead of the drawing.

New Orleans Congressman Troy Carter was elected to his first full-term into office. The Democrat received over 75-percent of the vote. He says he’ll work for all parties in his district that covers New Orleans, the River Parishes and parts of Baton Rouge…:
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One of Louisiana’s six U.S. House members got to relax on Election Night. That’s because District 4 Congressman Mike Johnson, of Shreveport, was re-elected by default when no one chose to run against him. Johnson says he’s humbled by that, and he looks forward to getting to work in a Republican-led Congress in 2023…:
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All of Louisiana’s incumbent members of Congress are headed back to DC.

No major surprises on election night in Louisiana as U-S Senator John Kennedy won re-election to a second term without the need for a run-off. Twelve people signed up to challenge Kennedy, but he still received over 60-percent of the vote. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says his Democratic challengers lacked funding…:
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Democrat and Baton Rouge activist Gary Chambers finished second in the race, receiving about 17-percent of the vote and Democrat Luke Mixon got 12-percent.

Incumbent Republican Congresswoman Julia Letlow has won re-election to a 2nd term in office. Letlow took an early and broad lead Tuesday night and her four challengers – two fellow Republicans and two Democrats – never drew close. Letlow says she is thrilled to go back to D.C. in 2023 as part of a GOP House majority…:
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All incumbent members of Louisiana’s congressional delegation swept to re-election victories. Republican Congressman Steve Scalise of Metairie received 73 percent of the vote, Congressman Garret Graves of District 6 was supported by 81 percent of voters, and also keeping his seat is Congressman Clay Higgins in the 3rd district.

An attorney for nearly 200 nursing home patients who were housed in a hot filthy, warehouse during Hurricane Ida says a judge’s decision to settle a class action lawsuit is extremely unfair. Before Ida hit, nursing home owner Bob Dean moved more than 800 elderly and frail people from his nursing homes into the warehouse in Tangipahoa Parish. Attorney Morris Bart adamantly opposes the settlement…:
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One of Dean’s attorneys says his client has lost everything and suffers dementia and bipolar disorder.

Baton Rouge Police announced late Friday a total of 11 people came forward with injuries sustained in a shooting at a frat party near Southern University’s campus early Friday, and 2 arrests have been made for charges on accessory after the fact. Sources say the person or persons responsible for the shooting itself remain at large. It was a Homecoming party and we spoke with a student who was there…:
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All of the victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Anyone with information on this incident is urged to contact Crimestoppers.

Attorney General Jeff Landry and others announced Friday a partnership with the National Child ID Program to provide child ID kits to Louisiana elementary students. He says every 40 seconds a child goes missing in the United States..:
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The kits will be delivered by each parish sheriff’s office.

50 nurse positions are coming to the Department of Children and Family Services, for infants that were exposed to drugs while the mom was pregnant…:
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The Lafayette Police Department now has its first ever female police chief. Captain Judith Estorge has been with LPD since 1993 and will take over the chief’s position on November 1st. The Department has had five chiefs of police since January 2020.

The Baton Rouge Police Department says a total of 11 people were injured in the shooting near Southern University’s campus early Friday morning, and 2 arrests have been made. BRPD Chief Deputy Myron Daniels said in a news conference late Friday they booked 28 year old Daryl Stansberry and 24 year old Miles Moss in connection with the incident…:
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The shooting happened at a Homecoming Party at a frat house off campus, and sources say the actual gunman remains at large.

As gas demand remains low, the price at the pump keeps dropping ever so slightly. AAA says the current statewide average for a gallon of regular is $3.35, down a penny from the prior day and 5 cents lower than a week ago.

In a decision Friday, the State Supreme Court refused to allow the ban on non-unanimous jury verdicts be retroactive. But Loyola Law Professor Dan Ciolino says there is still hope for the 1500 inmates impacted by the ruling to get a new trial. He says the legislature could change the law for one, and…
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The Department of Children and Family Services says they plan to hire 50 nurses to help make home visits to families whose babies were exposed to drugs while the mother was pregnant. The plan comes amid a continued opioid epidemic and several investigations into abuse and neglect in Louisiana. DCFS Secretary Marketa Garner Walters the status of a nurse makes a difference when talking to moms…:
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