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 8th 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 5th.
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 20th-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.