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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There are now two people under arrest in a shooting that injured 11 people at a frat house near Southern University early Friday morning, but Baton Rouge Police say they are still looking for the shooter or shooters. The two men arrested were booked with accessory after the fact. BRPD Chief Deputy Myron Daniels says they believe this shooting was an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat…:
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It’s Homecoming week at Southern and there have been several parties, but the University issued a statement after the shooting saying this gathering was not a school sponsored event and it did not happen on campus.

The Lafayette Police Department has a new chief who becomes the first female to ever hold the position. Mayor-President Josh Guillory announced Friday Captain Judith Estorge, who has worked at the Lafayette Police Department since 1993, brings all of the qualities necessary to lead the LPD as their next Chief.

The ban on nonunanimous jury verdicts won’t be applied retroactively under a decision Friday by the Louisiana Supreme Court. Loyola Law Professor Dane Ciolino…:
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In the ruling the judges noted the Legislature may determine whether more people should get post-conviction relief.

A gun buyback program begins at noon today in Jeanerette. Organizer Felton Hogan says they’ll pay up to $300 depending on the gun and this is a no questions asked program…:
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The event is being held at Jeanerette’s King Joseph Recreational Center.

We’re a year away from the Louisiana gubernatorial primary. What can we expect? We know AG Jeff Landry has declared, and other unofficial names are Treasurer John Schroder and Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser. LaPolitics.com Publisher Jeremy Alford says southwest Louisiana lawyer Hunter Lundy, an Independent has also declared…:
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Alford says Congressional candidates may emerge once they see how the November mid-term elections shake out.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited an Opelousas man for alleged illegal possession and release of exotic and invasive apple snails into a community pond. LDWF spokesperson Adam Einck says they have no idea why 73-year-old Peter Son Nguyen (WIN) would do such a thing…:
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Beginning next week, the Louisiana Department of Health will cease to give daily COVID numbers and move to weekly updates. Brooke Thorington explains..:
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LSU Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Joe Burrow returns to the Superdome Sunday as his Cincinnati Bengals visit the New Orleans Saints. Last time in the Dome, Burrow threw for 463 yards and five touchdowns in LSU’s win over Clemson to complete a perfect 15-0 season and a national title. Though many LSU fans will likely be in the Dome Sunday, The Who Dat Nation is being reminded to cheer for the Saints.