If Donald Trump gets re-elected in two weeks, a pair of Louisianians could be up for cabinet positions. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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Governor Landry is assuring the people of Louisiana that there is no danger after a Chinese national being held in a federal prison in the state is infected with a drug-resistant form of tuberculosis. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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A 108-year-old Baton Rouge runner who competed in the National Senior Games passed away Tuesday. Sean Richardson has more.
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A pair of Louisianians have been floated as potential cabinet members under Donald Trump, should he win re-election in two weeks. Politico says outgoing Congressman Garret Graves could be considered for transportation secretary and former Governor Bobby Jindal could be tapped for secretary of health and human services. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Graves becoming transportation secretary would be beneficial for Louisiana.
As for Jindal running health and human services, Pinsonat notes that more than 40-percent of Louisiana’s population is on Medicaid, so that would be a plus. In addition, Jindal would bring youth to the White House.
Pinsonat says whether Trump ultimately picks Jindal, should he win the White House, is a big “if.”
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Polls show a very tight race between Trump and Kamala Harris in the final days before Election Day.
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Governor Landry is assuring the people of Louisiana that there is currently no danger after a Chinese national being held in a federal prison in the state is shown to be infected with tuberculosis.
Landry says the patient came into the U.S. illegally.
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So the patient was detained by federal immigration authorities and was subsequently transferred to Louisiana.
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The patient may have come into contact with more than 200 other detainees and countless non-detainees. Attorney General Liz Murrill sued ICE, demanding that it not release any prisoners from the state’s two federal prisons without medical clearance from the state department of health.
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The oldest woman to compete in the National Senior Games passed away peacefully in Baton Rouge at the age of 108. Julia “Hurricane” Hawkins, who earned her nickname for her incredible speed as a senior sprinter, began running at the age of 100 after being inspired by a 100-year-old who completed a 100-yard dash. Owner of Varsity Sports Jenni Peters says she’s known Hawkins since she was six years old…
Hawkins stayed active throughout her life, enjoying gardening and cycling, but shifted her focus to running when she became the oldest competitor in cycling events, and Peters says that Hawkins would often join her running group…
Known for her wit and humility, Hawkins often joked about her running abilities, saying she knew she could run because she used to dash to answer the telephone. Peters says her legacy as a trailblazing athlete and an inspiration to seniors worldwide lives on.
Hawkins remained busy and vibrant up until her final moments, even receiving a visitor just before her peaceful passing at St. James Place.
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Scammers are getting ready to prey on Swifties descending on New Orleans this week for her three concerts at the Superdome. Attorney General Liz Murrill says her office is getting reports of hotels canceling reservations made months in advance and offering those rooms at jacked-up rates.
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While the concerts have long been sold out, demand for tickets is very high. Murrill says if you’re still looking for tickets, be very vigilant.
And Murrill says do your research before forking over your hard-earned money.
All hotels in the city are sold out this weekend, and tickets are going for at least one-thousand dollars apiece on the secondary market.
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Saints running back Alvin Kamara is a happy man about his two-year contract extension that’s worth 24.5 million dollars. Kamara says it’s not about the money, his main priority is to remain a Saint…
The Saints could have traded Kamara before this year NFL trade line or released him after the season, but his new contract calls for him to remain in New Orleans through the 2026 season. Kamara says he’s not interested in playing anywhere else…
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Eighth ranked LSU will take a six-game winning streak into College Station on Saturday night when they battle 14th ranked Texas A&M. The Tigers defense is getting better and safety Sage Ryan says they want to build on last week’s performance against Arkansas…
Texas A&M’s strength is its ground game. The Aggies are 12th in the country in rushing yards per game, averaging 219 yards a game. Ryan says their main focus is to stop the run…
LSU’s improved defense is a reason why the Tigers are 6-and-1, 3-and-0 in the SEC. Ryan says after a tough season last year, he’s glad to be part of this defense…