Louisiana’s first wind turbine and its components have arrived in the state after a transatlantic trip from Ireland. Mel Bridges has more.

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Ohio Senator J.D. Vance is Trump’s running mate for the 2024 Presidential Election at the Republican National Convention on Monday. Sean Richardson has more.

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Republican proponent of revising the state constitution Lane Grisby made his case to the media; to hold a convention ASAP so proposed changes can be on the fall ballot. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Louisiana’s first wind turbine and its components have arrived at Avondale Global Gateway from Ireland. Jeff Keever with Avondale says this turbine represents exciting new things for Louisiana that have already started even though the turbine isn’t up and running yet.

Cut 4 (11) “…Gulf of Mexico.”

The turbine will be installed by Gulf Wind Technology at the Port Fourchon Coastal Wetlands Park. Keever says once there, the turbine will do more than just provide renewable energy.

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Keever hopes this turbine is the first of many in the state. He says Louisiana is uniquely positioned to work with wind energy projects since so much of the workforce is already familiar with on- and offshore energy.

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The turbine will be installed and tested early next year.

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Governor Jeff Landry has designated this week as Rural Road Safety Awareness Week. Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says rural roads are deceptively dangerous. More minor crashes, such as fender-benders, happen in cities…

Cut 7 (10) “…are dangerous.”

More than 62% of fatal crashes in Louisiana in 2022 were on rural roads. Fischer says factors in rural road fatalities include excessive speed, drinking and not wearing a seatbelt.

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Fischer says rural road fatalities are preventable with safe driving. He says it’s imperative you don’t drive distracted, wear your seatbelt, and go the speed limit when on a rural road.

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Louisiana Republican U-S Senator John Kennedy is calling on Americans not to make assumptions about why a 20-year-old gunman attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Kennedy urges the public not to jump to conclusions on a motive.

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The FBI is taking the lead on the assassination attempt. Many Americans are asking what led to the security failures that allowed Thomas Matthew Crooks to get a clean shot at Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Kennedy asks for patience as authorities attempt to gain answers…

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Donald Trump has chosen Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate for the 2024 presidential election. Vance, once a critic of Trump, has become a strong supporter and advocate for his policies. Louisiana State Treasure John Fleming…

Cut 12 (11) “…very, very satisfactory.”

Fleming says Vance’s age is not a concern for the ticket and thinks his youth will be the foundation for the future of the Republican party.

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Fleming says the assassination attempt on Trump likely did not influence his VP choice.

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Vance’s strong defense of Trump in media appearances likely helped solidify his position as the V-P pick.

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Republican megadonor Lane Grigsby, who’s appealing to Louisiana lawmakers one last time to hold a Constitutional Convention so the changes could appear on the fall ballot, made his case at the Baton Rouge Press Club Monday. He says the state’s constitution is broken.

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Grigsby’s version of reforming the constitution would pertain to fiscal elements, like removing the homestead exemption, civil service protections, and retirement systems, and having them transferred into state law.  He says the state’s fiscal house is a mess. For example, it has a complex and uncompetitive tax code and budget process.

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He says the current constitution gives lawmakers very little ability to distribute funds among initiatives that need more funding due to the restraints in the current constitution.

The Secretary of State’s Office has stated for changes to be voted on in the fall election a convention must be completed by early September.

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LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier now has the keys to the car. That’s how Coach Brian Kelly explained the situation at SEC Media Days as Nussmeier finally gets his chance to lead the Tigers offense after waiting for three years for the opportunity. Nussmeier has a talented group of receivers, but they are not proven. Nuss has confidence in them

Cut 17 (17) “…those shoes.”

Nussmeier could have easily entered the transfer portal as he waited his turn for the last two seasons behind Jayden Daniels. But the Lake Charles native says he chose LSU for a reason after his high school playing career ended in Texas…

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Nussmeier is the son of former NFL quarterback Doug Nussmeier, who is an assistant for the Chargers. Garrett Nussmeier says his relationship with his Dad is a big reason why got to this point…

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Daniel Callihan, the man accused of killing a Longer woman, kidnapping her two daughters, and killing one of them pleaded not guilty during his arraignment in Tangipahoa Parish Courthouse Monday. He was captured in Mississippi on June 13^th and confessed to the media the following day. He faces charges in Mississippi and Federal charges also.

Chalmette Representative Michael Bayham is among the attendees at the Republican National Convention this week. After Saturday’s unsuccessful assassination attempt against presumptive Presidential nominee Donald Trump, Bayham says it’s caused a lot of Republicans to reevaluate their priorities.

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This afternoon Ohio Senator J.D. Vance was announced as Trump’s running mate.

During the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump Saturday, 50-year-old Tony Hemker of Virginia was in the crowd, about 45 yards from the stage. When he heard the shots, Hemker turned to the right and saw a bullet go through a nearby overhead speaker and it fell to the ground. He says he ducked and didn’t get back up until he heard Secret Service say clear. Hemker said it won’t deter him from ever attending a Trump rally again, the experience has changed him.

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A trial date for the former LSP officer Kory York, who’s charged in the death of Black motorist Ronald Greene has been moved to October 28^th  instead of late September. An attorney representing York cited the availability of a witness in the case. York was charged in 2022 in the May 2019 death of Greene.

In the wake of an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, Republican delegates are gathering at the Republican National Convention this week to formally nominate him for president. Mel Bridges has more.

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Daniel Callihan has been indicted federally and separately in two states in connection with the murder of a Loranger mother and her child entered a plea in court Monday. Callihan pleaded not guilty to charges of two counts of first-degree murder, one count of aggravated kidnapping, and one count of second-degree kidnapping. The state also announced in court Monday that they will be seeking the death penalty in the case.

During the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump Saturday, 50-year-old Tony Hemker of Virginia was in the crowd.  When he heard the shots, Hemker turned to the right and saw a bullet go through a speaker and fall to the ground. Hemker said it wasn’t until after the Secret Service yelled clear that he got back and up and saw Trump raise his fist into the air.

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LSU football coach Brian Kelly spoke at SEC Media Days in Dallas this morning. Kelly emphasized the importance of a complete team after an underperforming defense held back the Tigers’ top-ranked offense last year. LSU brought in new coordinator Blake Baker, d-line coach Bo Davis, and secondary coach Corey Raymond to revitalize the storied LSU defense. Linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. will be central to the Tigers’ success, and Kelly says he’s not just a pass rusher…

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Tony Hemker was among those in attendance at the rally when an assassination attempt was made on former President Trump’s life. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Former President Donald J. Trump has chosen Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio to be his running mate, betting the young senator will bring fresh energy to the Republican ticket and ensure that the movement Trump began nearly a decade ago can live on after him.

Redshirt Junior Garrett Nussmeier will get his chance to lead the offense this season after the past three years as a backup. The 22-year-old gunslinger provides a different skillset to Heisman-winner Jayden Daniels who led the Tigers with over 1,000 yards on the ground last season, but LSU football coach Brian Kelly says they share the same essential traits above the shoulders…

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Fitness guru and New Orleans native Richard Simmons passed away on Saturday at 76. Simmons was born in New Orleans in 1948 and was an overweight child, but he became a cultural phenomenon because of his energetic personality displayed in his exercise videos. Tulane Sports Performance Manager Mackie Shilstone…

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One of the biggest questions left for the Trump campaign is who will serve as Trump’s running mate. Chalmette Representative Michael Bayham speculates that the assassination attempt may have changed Trump’s choice for vice president. He says whereas before, Trump might have chosen the most likely candidate to help him win the election…

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Trump was not seriously hurt in the assassination attempt, but two people were and one person was killed. The shooter was killed by the Secret Service. A motive has not yet been determined.

During the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump Saturday, 50-year-old Tony Hemker of Virginia was in the crowd. He went with his wife’s uncle, who had removed his hearing aids because they were near an overhead speaker, about 45 yards from the stage. While Hemker said it won’t deter him from ever attending a Trump rally again, the experience has changed him.

LSU football coach Brian Kelly spoke at SEC Media Days in Dallas this morning. The Tigers will look to replace quarterback and leading rusher Jayden Daniels as well as top two receivers Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr. Senior Kyren Lacy is expected to lead the Tigers receiving corps but Kelly says he expects a group effort…

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The Tigers kick off the season September 1st in Las Vegas versus USC.

Fitness guru and New Orleans native Richard Simmons passed away on Saturday at 76. Simmons was born in New Orleans in 1948 and was an overweight child, but he became a cultural phenomenon because of his energetic personality displayed in his exercise videos. Tulane Sports Performance Manager Mackie Shilstone says Simmons helped people lose weight for 35 years and there will never be anyone like him again…

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In the wake of an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, delegates are gathering at the Republican National Convention this week to formally nominate him for president. Mel Bridges has more.

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An early morning house fire in the Houma area Saturday claimed the lives of five people and a sixth person survived. Among the victims were three adults, a teenager, and a toddler. The surviving victim is a teenager. The fire remains under investigation by the State Fire Marshall’s Office and the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Tony Hemker of Virginia was among the attendees at the political rally Saturday where an attempt on Trump’s life was made. Hemker was about 45 yards away from the stage. He says it wasn’t until after the Secret Service yelled clear then he got back and up and saw Trump raise his fist into the air.

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One person was killed, and two others seriously injured.

Fitness guru and New Orleans native Richard Simmons passed away on Saturday, as a child he reached 200 pounds and at age 10 he began to improve his health. In the 70s he opened an exercise studio in Los Angeles. Tulane Sports Performance Manager Mackie Shilstone…(Shill-stone) says Simmons used mass media to turn himself into a fitness icon…

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He was 76.

After an unsuccessful assassination attempt against former president Donald Trump on Saturday, Republican delegates are gathering at the Republican National Convention this week to formally nominate him for president. Representative Michael Bayham of Chalmette says security at the RNC is tight.
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Trump was not seriously hurt in the assassination attempt, but two people were and one person was killed.

 
During the assassination attempt, 50-year-old Tony Hemker of Virginia was in the crowd. He went with his wife’s uncle, who had removed his hearing aids because they were near an overhead speaker, about 45 yards from the stage. When he heard the shots, Hemker turned to the right and saw a bullet go through a speaker and fall to the ground.
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Fitness guru and New Orleans native Richard Simmons passed away on Saturday at the age of 76. Simmons was born in New Orleans in 1948 and was an overweight child, but became a cultural phenomenon because of his energetic personality displayed in his exercise videos. Tulane Sports Performance Manager Mackie Shilstone…
Cut 12 (08) “…could do it.”

Simmons got to be 200 pounds as a child and renamed himself Richard when he was 10 years old to improve his self-image. He was once a student at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and was known worldwide for his Sweatin’ to the Oldies aerobics videos.

 
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