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…

Cut 12 (08) “…could do it.”

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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During the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump on 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. When he heard the shots Hemker turned to the right, saw a bullet go through a speaker and it fell to the ground.

Cut 6 (12) “…(x3) get down.”

A motive in the assassination attempt of Former President Trump is still not known. Two attendees were critically injured, and one man is dead. The twenty-year-old shooter was outside the rally on a rooftop and was killed by counter-snipers. Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy…

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Five people were killed in a house fire in the Houma area Saturday morning. A sixth person was able to escape. Authorities were called about 3:45. Among the victims, three adults, a teenager and a toddler. The surviving victim is a teenager. Authorities say they are looking at surveillance footage from neighbors and the fire remains under investigation by the State Fire Marshall’s Office and the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. The blaze happened in the 300 block of Louise Lane.

As the temperature continues to climb, motorists may encounter a disruption known as road buckling. Louisiana DOTD spokesperson Erin Buchanan says road buckling is a normal thing that happens to concrete roads in heat. Debris and moisture fall into the joints of concrete roads over time, and when it gets hot…

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Former President Donald Trump is not seriously hurt after he was shot at in an assassination attempt on Saturday. LSU Political Science Professor Dr. Robert Hogan says historically, political assassinations aren’t unheard of, but they are extremely unlikely.

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Drivers may notice more road buckles on concrete roads as the summer continues, but it’s nothing to be afraid of if you’re driving safely. Sean Richardson has the story.

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Two attendees of a rally for former president Donald Trump in Pennsylvania are seriously injured and one is dead after a man who wasn’t at the rally shot at Trump in an assassination attempt. Trump was hit in the ear by a bullet but wasn’t seriously harmed and left the rally safely. Republican Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana…

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LSU kicks off SEC Football Media Days in Dallas today with Head Coach Brian Kelly. The Tigers will look to improve on a 10-and-3 season last year, but will have to do so without Heisman-winning quarterback and leading rusher Jayden Daniels. Tiger Rag editor Todd Horne says he expects Kelly to replace Daniels’ production with an established traditional run game…

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There was an assassination attempt of former president Donald at his rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. Mel Bridges has more.

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Both Former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden are calling for unity among Americans in the wake of the shooting. Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy says no matter the issue, violence is never the answer.

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With the rising summer temperatures, Louisiana drivers begin seeing road buckling. Louisiana DOTD spokesperson Erin Buchanan says unfortunately, it can happen suddenly and unexpectedly and there’s no way to prevent road buckles. If you encounter one while driving, she recommends reporting it to your regional DOTD as soon as it’s safe to do so.

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You can report road buckles or any road problems at dotd.la.gov. 

LSU kicks off SEC Football Media Days in Dallas today with Head Coach Brian Kelly. Tiger Rag editor, Todd Horne says Linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. was a freshman All-American in 2022 but took a step back with the rest of the defense last year. He began the season as an inside linebacker before being moved back outside, but Horne trusts new Defensive Coordinator Blake Baker to develop him as an off-ball linebacker…

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A motive in the assassination attempt of Former President Trump Saturday is still not known. Fortunately, the former president was able to leave his rally safely to receive medical attention after a bullet struck him in the ear. Two attendees were critically injured, and one man is dead. The twenty-year-old shooter was outside the rally on a rooftop and was killed by counter snipers. Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana…

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Both Trump and Biden called for unity among Americans in the wake of the assassination attempt. Some of Trump’s opponents have suggested he may use the tragedy to garner votes. LSU Political Science Professor Dr. Robert Hogan…

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SEC Media Days begin in Dallas today with LSU’s Brian Kelly set to kick things off. Tiger Rag editor Todd Horne expects confidence from the Tigers. Kace Kieschnick has more…

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As the temperature continues to climb, motorists may encounter road buckling. Louisiana DOTD spokesperson Erin Buchanan says it can happen suddenly and unexpectedly, but shouldn’t be danger if you’re paying attention and driving safely. She says even if you’ve never seen a road buckle before…

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You can report road buckles or any road problems at  dotd.la.gov.