A 191 million dollar Powerball jackpot ticket was sold last night at a gas station in Eunice. Louisiana Lottery Spokesperson Kim Chopin says the last time the Bayou State saw a jackpot winner was in May of 2013. She says in 2008, a player won the second largest jackpot of 97 million dollars…:
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She says if the winner chooses the cash option, they’ll receive $119 million.

The 111th State Fair of Louisiana kicks off today a 14 day run in Shreveport with shows, rides and livestock. Fair president Chris Giordano says there will the usual fair food vendors this year, with a few putting a special focus on a fan favorite…:
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You can get more information online at statefairoflouisiana.com.

Authorities believe the man who murdered a woman whose body was found in Pineville last week is also the person that allegedly killed two people, who were found burned in a ditch that same morning. Rapides Sheriff William Hilton says Matthew Sonnier faces three counts of first-degree murder:
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The bodies were identified as Kendrick Horn and Jeremy Norris, both of Alexandria.

The world continues to react to the death of New Orleans music legend Fats Domino. Jazzfest producer Quint Davis was a long-time friend of Domino, and says the icon never forgot his roots, which was reflected in his music…
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Domino’s family says he died peacefully. He was 89.

Grambling State University is still reeling from a shooting early Wednesday which left a student and his friend dead.  A student was shot in a separate incident last month.  Grambling President Rick Gallot says Grambling is a gun free zone and residential life works hard to keep on campus housing as safe as possible.

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The shooter remains at large.

A video series has been released by Governor John Bel Edwards to educate the public on the criminal justice reform legislation that goes into effect next Wednesday. 14-hundred non-violent offenders are set to be released. One person helping the cause, the Reverend Gene Mills, says his perspective of criminal reform mixed with biblical beliefs were eye opening for him …

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Jason Aldean will perform tonight at Champion’s Square in New Orleans at his first outside concert since the horrific Las Vegas shooting that left 58 people dead and 546 injured. General Manager of the Superdome and Champion’s Square Alan Freeman says they’ve had discussions with the security in Benson Tower and The Hyatt Regency, which both overlook Champion’s Square. He says if anyone is on top of keeping fans safe, it’s them.

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Governor Edwards is in Washington, DC to attend a listening session at the White House which aims to address the nation’s opioid crisis. President Donald Trump is slated to deliver a major speech today on fighting the pain killer epidemic.

The Louisiana Lottery says last night’s Powerball jackpot was hit in Louisiana. The drawing is worth an estimated $191 million dollars.  The winning ticket with all 5 winning numbers was sold in Eunice.

Grambling State is beefing up security this week after a student and his friend were fatally shot…:
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Governor Edwards is in Washington, DC to attend a listening session at the White House which aims to address the nation’s opioid crisis. President Donald Trump is slated to deliver a major speech today on fighting the pain killer epidemic.

And the Louisiana Lottery reports last night’s Powerball jackpot was hit in Louisiana. The drawing for Wednesday is worth an estimated $191 million dollars.

The Jason Aldean show in New Orleans’ Champions Square tonight is the country artist’s first outdoor concert since the Vegas mass shooting. Mid-Day anchor on Baton Rouge’s 100.7 The Tiger, James Gilmore is going and says he knows safety will be top of mind:
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Concert officials say there is no reason not to feel secure at the show.

A video series has been released by the governor to educate the public on the criminal justice reform legislation that goes into effect next Wednesday. New Orleans Representative Walt Leger is a former prosecutor who says in a video that there are many non-violent offenders who really need drug or mental treatment; not jail:
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14-hundred non-violent offenders are set to be released November 1st.

Grambling State University is getting beefed up security from the state in the wake of a double homicide on campus, which school officials believe was an isolated incident. GSU President Rick Gallo says it’s homecoming weekend, and they just want to take all the necessary precautions. He adds even though the gunman is at large, students should feel safe…:
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He says Louisiana State Police is going to send in additional troopers for the weekend.

Expect higher security at the Jason Aldean concert tonight in New Orleans’ Champions Square, the country artist’s first outdoor performance since the deadly Vegas mass shooting while Aldean was on stage. General Manager of the Superdome and Champion’s Square, Alan Freeman, says they are looking at the tragedy as a one-time occurrence, but safety is a top priority…:
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The death of New Orleans legend Fats Domino continues to rock the music community. Jazzfest Producer Quint Davis was a friend, and says Domino was known for wearing flashy attire, and the singer’s wardrobe was incredible:
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Domino passed peacefully this week at the age of 89.

Rapides Sheriff William Hilton provides an update this morning on the two burned bodies that were found last Wednesday in a ditch…:
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Jason Aldean will perform in New Orleans at Champion’s Square tonight at his first outside concert since the tragic shooting in Las Vegas…:
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Fans of legendary Fats Domino continue to mourn the New Orleans icon’s death. Jazzfest Producer Quint Davis was a friend…:
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A video series has been released by Governor John Bel Edwards to educate the public on the criminal justice reform legislation that goes into effect next Wednesday. 14-hundred non-violent offenders are set to be released. Natalie LaBorde with the department of corrections says the governor’s effort to reduce the state’s largest incarceration rate in the world will reduce costs to taxpayers, and increase public safety..:
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All of the videos feature community leaders who were active in passing the criminal justice reform legislation.

Check those Powerball numbers, the winning ticket for Wednesday’s jackpot worth more than $191 million was sold in Louisiana. According to the Louisiana Lottery, the winning ticket was sold in Eunice in St. Landry Parish. The winning ticket matched five numbers and the Powerball.

The Saints are gearing up to face a defense that has not allowed a touchdown in its last two games. The Chicago Bears won both of those games over Baltimore and Carolina. New Orleans Head Coach Sean Payton says running the ball against the Bears has been difficult…:
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Saints Wide receiver Michael Thomas did not practice Wednesday because of a knee injury. Not sure what that means for Sunday yet, kickoff is at noon.

The Houston Astros won an epic 7-6 Game two over the Dodgers in the World Series last night. Houston dropped the first game in Los Angeles; with their lone run being a homer by former LSU shortstop Alex Bregman. But Wednesday it took 11th innings for The Stros to get the comeback victory; following back-to-back home runs in the 10th; and another in the 11th.

After winning its first three Sun Belt games, ULM will look to avoid a three-game losing streak in conference when they visit Idaho Saturday. Warhawks Coach Matt Viator is impressed with the Vandals top two players on offense running back Aaron Duckworth and quarterback Matt Linehan, who is tough to bring down…:
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The game kicks off at 4pm.

The Pelicans’ Boogie Cousins returns to Sacramento tonight where he starred before the blockbuster trade that ended his 7 year stint with the Kings. TNT is going to air the game which tips off at 9:30pm. It’s the first time Cousins has been back to Sacramento since his final game as a King on February 15th.

The world continues to react to the death of New Orleans music legend Fats Domino. Jazzest producer Quint Davis was a long-time friend of Domino, and says the icon never forgot his roots, which was reflected in his music…
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Domino’s family says he died peacefully. He was 89.

Jason Aldean will perform tonight at Champion’s Square in New Orleans at his first outside concert since the horrific Las Vegas shooting that left 58 people dead and 546 injured. Mid-Day anchor on Baton Rouge’s 100.7 The Tiger, James Gilmore, will be there. He says he’s excited about the show, but expects security to be tight…:
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Gilmore says Aldean has told fans he will not let the incident in Vegas stop him from performing.

Grambling State University President Rick Gallot says they are beefing up security, after a gunman, who remains at large, killed two 23-year-old men from Farmerville. Gallot says he spoke with Governor John Bel Edwards, who offered GSU additional resources for the upcoming homecoming celebrations:
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He says students should feel safe on campus, as they believe this was an isolated incident stemming from an altercation between the shooter and victims.

Governor John Bel Edwards is in Washington, DC to attend a listening session at the White House which aims to address the nation’s opioid crisis. President Donald Trump is slated to deliver a major speech today on fighting the pain killer epidemic.

Jason Aldean will perform in New Orleans at Champion’s Square tonight at his first outside concert since the tragic shooting in Las Vegas. Emelie Gunn has more…

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Grambling State is beefing up security this week after a student and his friend were fatally shot. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Rapides Sheriff William Hilton provides an update this morning on the two burned bodies that were found last Wednesday in a ditch on Old Boyce Road. Kelley Ray has the story…

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Jason Aldean will perform tonight at Champion’s Square in New Orleans at his first outside concert since the horrific Las Vegas shooting that left 58 people dead and 546 injured. General Manager of the Superdome and Champion’s Square Alan Freeman says they are looking at the tragedy as a onetime occurrence but safety is still their number one concern.

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Freeman says they’ve had discussions with the security in Benson Tower and The Hyatt Regency, which both overlook Champion’s Square. He says if anyone is on top of keeping fans safe, it’s them.

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Mid-Day anchor on Baton Rouge’s 100.7 The Tiger, James Gilmore, will be at tonight’s concert. Gilmore says he’s excited to attend but expects security will be extremely tight, as it’s Aldean’s first outside performance since the shooting.

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Gilmore says Aldean has told fans he will not let the incident in Vegas stop him from performing. He says safety is always in the back of his mind when attending a concert.

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A video series has been released by Governor John Bel Edwards to educate the public on the criminal justice reform legislation that goes into effect next Wednesday. 14-hundred non-violent offenders are set to be released. New Orleans Representative Walt Leger is featured in one the videos and the former prosecutor says there are many non-violent offenders that are better served receiving treatment for drug abuse or mental health issues…

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The Reverend Gene Mills, President of the Louisiana Family Forum and a member of the Louisiana Justice Reinvest Taskforce, says his perspective of criminal reform mixed with biblical beliefs were eye opening for him in what can be accomplished…

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Natalie LaBorde with the department of corrections says the governor’s effort to reduce the state’s largest incarceration rate in the world will in the end reduce cost to taxpayers and increase public safety…

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Grambling State University President Rick Gallot says they are beefing up security, after a gunman killed two 23-year-old men from Farmerville after an altercation in a dorm room. Gallot says he spoke with Governor John Bel Edwards, who offered Grambling additional resources for the upcoming homecoming weekend.

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Gallot says this was not a random shooting, as Earl Andrews and Monquiarious Caldwell were targeted. He says students should feel safe on campus.

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A Grambling State student was shot in a separate incident last month. A student let another person into a dorm and there was an altercation that ended with a student being shot in the left arm. Gallot says Grambling is a gun free zone and residential life works hard to keep on campus housing as safe as possible.

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The world continues to react to the death of New Orleans legend Fats Domino, who died at the age of 89.  New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival producer Quint Davis was a long-time friend of Domino and says the global star never forgot his roots, which was reflected in his music…

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Domino sold over 110 million records and was first inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Davis says Domino loved flashy clothes and shoes.  Even Davis was surprised at the wardrobe Domino carried about…

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Davis says he knew the very public side of Domino and the very shy side and his preference to stay out of the spotlight…

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Domino had 30 top 40 hits including 23 gold singles.  There is no word on any pending funeral arrangements.

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The Saints are gearing up to face a defense that has not allowed a touchdown in its last two games. The Chicago Bears won both of those games over Baltimore and Carolina. New Orleans Head Coach Sean Payton says running the ball against the Bears has been difficult

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One of the top performers on the Bears defense is former Saint Akiem Hicks. The defensive tackle leads Chicago with six sacks. Payton says Hicks is very disruptive…

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After winning its first three Sun Belt games, ULM will look to avoid a three-game losing streak in conference when they visit Idaho. Warhawks Coach Matt Viator is impressed with the Vandals top two players on offense running back Aaron Duckworth and quarterback Matt Linehan, who is tough to bring down…

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Despite the two game losing streak, Viator is excited about how is team is competing…

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