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After a tumultuous first month and on the 40th day of his presidency, President Trump will give a prime-time address to Congress on Tuesday night. Here's your guide on what to expect:

When does it start? Where can I watch?

9 p.m. ET. The address will be broadcast on all major networks — and if living on the Internet is more your style, you can watch a livestream here at USA TODAY.

Where is it?

The address will be held at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

What exactly is happening?

The president gets the chance to outline his vision for the country and set the agenda for the next year. Per spokesman Sean Spicer: "The theme will be the renewal of the American spirit. The address will particularly focus on public safety including defense, increased border security, taking care of veterans, and then economic opportunity including education, job training, healthcare reform, jobs and tax and regulatory reform." Expect talk of his budget, which would boost military spending and make deep cuts to other federal agencies, to be folded into all that.

So, it's not a State of the Union?

Nope. Presidents typically don't give State of the Union addresses until they've been in office for at least a year. That's because new presidents don't know the true state of the union until they've been governing for a while.

Who will be there?

Member of Congress are invited to attend, and each of them gets to bring guests. Often, who they take onto the House floor is a statement in itself. For example, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said she plans to bring guests who are under threat from the president, including an undocumented immigrant who faces deportation and a woman who lost her son to gun violence. The White House also released First Lady Melania Trump's guest list for the speech, including the widow of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, the widows of two officers allegedly killed by an undocumented immigrant who was reportedly deported twice, and a man whose son was allegedly killed by a gang member who was an undocumented immigrant.

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Trump makes a toast during a dinner reception for the annual National Governors Association winter meeting on Feb. 26, 2017, in the State Dining Room of the White House. Manuel Balce Ceneta, AP

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Trump and Pence arrive for a meeting with manufacturing executives at the White House on Feb. 23, 2017. Evan Vucci, AP

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Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin listens at right as Trump speaks during a meeting on the federal budget on Feb. 22, 2017, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. Evan Vucci, AP

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Trump looks on as Steven Mnuchin is sworn in as Treasury secretary on Feb. 13, 2017. Alex Wong, Getty Images

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Trump meets with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the Oval Office on Feb. 13, 2017. Evan Vucci, AP

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Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe listen to the translator after they both made statements about North Korea at Mar-a-Lago on Feb. 11, 2017. Susan Walsh, AP

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Trump walks with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the White House on Feb. 10, 2017. Evan Vucci, AP

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President Trump speaks to Democratic and Republican senators about Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch in the Roosevelt Room on Feb. 9, 2017. Pool, Getty Images

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Intel CEO Brian Krzanich speaks during a meeting with Trump on Feb. 8, 2017, where Intel announced an investment of $7 billion to build a factory in Chandler, Ariz., to create advanced semi-conductor chips. Chris Kleponis, Pool/European Pressphoto Agency

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Trump holds up a gift given to him by county sheriffs following a meeting as they pose for photos in the Oval Office on Feb. 7, 2017. Saul Loeb, AFP/Getty Images

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President Trump has lunch with troops during a visit to the U.S. Central Command at MacDill Air Force Base on Feb. 6, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. Mandel Ngan, AFP/Getty Images

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The Trumps watch the Super Bowl at a party at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Feb. 5, 2017. Susan Walsh, AP

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The Trumps arrive for the 60th Annual Red Cross Gala at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla., on on Feb. 4, 2017. Mandel Ngan, AFP/Getty Images

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President Trump walks with first lady Melania Trump on the tarmac after he arrived on Air Force One at the Palm Beach International Airport for a visit to Mar-a-Lago on Feb. 3, 2017. Joe Raedle, Getty Images

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Trump waves as he walks from Marine One to board Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., on Feb. 3, 2017, en route to Mar-a-Lago for the weekend. Susan Walsh, AP

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Trump speaks during the beginning of a policy and strategy forum with business executives in the State Dining Room of the White House on Feb. 3, 2017. Brendan Smialowski, AFP/Getty Images

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White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus and Vice President Pence look on as Trump speaks briefly to reporters after greeting Harley Davidson executives on the South Lawn of the White House on Feb. 2, 2017. Drew Angerer, Getty Images

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Television producer Mark Burnett, left, and Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., look on as Trump waves upon his arrival for the National Prayer Breakfast on Feb. 2, 2017, in Washington. Evan Vucci, AP

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Trump takes his seat between Paula White of the New Destiny Christian Center and NRA Executive Vice President and CEO Wayne LaPierre at a meeting on his nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court in the Roosevelt Room on Feb. 1, 2017. Michael Reynolds, European Pressphoto Agency

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Trump shakes hands with Neil Gorsuch, his Supreme Court nominee, in the East Room of the White House on Jan. 31, 2017. Michael Reynolds, European Pressphoto Agency

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Trump meets with leaders of the pharmaceutical industry at the White House on Jan. 31, 2017. Nicholas Kamm, AFP/Getty Images

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President Trump meets with small-business leaders in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on Jan. 30, 2017. Jim Lo Scalzo, European Pressphoto Agency

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President Trump speaks on the phone with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in the Oval Office on Jan. 28, 2017. Michael Reynolds, European Pressphoto Agency

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Trump shakes hands with Defense Secretary James Mattis during an event at the Pentagon on Jan. 27, 2017. Vice President Pence is at right. Susan Walsh, AP

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Trump greets British Prime Minister Theresa May as she arrives at the White House on Jan. 27, 2017. Shawn Thew, European Pressphoto Agency

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Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell watch as President Trump arrives to speak to House and Senate GOP lawmakers at the annual policy retreat in Philadelphia on Jan. 26, 2017. Pablo Martinez Monsivais, AP

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Trump boards Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland on Jan. 26, 2017, as he departed to attend a Republican congressional retreat in Philadelphia. Nicholas Kamm, AFP/Getty Images

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Trump, accompanied by Vice President Mike Pence, gives a thumbs-up on Jan. 25, 2017, at the White House. Pablo Martinez Monsivais, AP

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Trump reads from one of the executive orders he signed during a visit to the Department of Homeland Security with Vice President Mike Pence, Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly and other officials in Washington on Jan. 25, 2017. Chip Somodevilla, Pool/European Pressphoto Agency

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Trump arrives for meeting with automobile leaders in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on Jan. 24, 2017. Pablo Martinez Monsivais, AP

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Trump displays one of five executive actions he signed in the Oval Office on Jan. 24, 2017. Shawn Thew, European Pressphoto Agency

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Trump signs executive actions in the Oval Office on Jan. 23, 2017. Saul Loeb, AFP/Getty Images

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Trump meets with business leaders on Jan. 23, 2017, in the Roosevelt Room. Pablo Martinez Monsivais, AP

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President Trump holds a letter left for him by former president Barack Obama as Vice President Pence looks on before the swearing-in of the White House senior staff on Jan. 22, 2017. Mandel Ngan, AFP/Getty Images

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Trump speaks at the CIA headquarters in Langley, Va., on Jan. 21, 2017. Andrew Harnik, AP

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Education Secretary Betsy DeVos listens to Vice President Mike Pence speak during a listening session with the historically black colleges and universities at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House complex in Washington, Monday, Feb. 27, 2017. (Photo: Manuel Balce Ceneta, AP)

As numerous heads of historically black colleges and universities have been convening in Washington with the president, vice president and lawmakers, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos released a statement characterizing HBCUs as “real pioneers” in her department’s mission to create more educational options for underserved communities. DeVos also delivered remarks about HBCUs at a congressional luncheon.

Thank you to the great presidents of our #HBCUs for their commitment to higher education. Read more here: https://t.co/m2Adyvvu6a pic.twitter.com/zjXWSX9cdE

— President Trump (@POTUS) February 28, 2017

“HBCUs are real pioneers when it comes to school choice,” the statement read. “They are living proof that when more options are provided to students, they are afforded greater access and greater quality. Their success has shown that more options help students flourish.”

Linking HBCUs with the “pioneering spirit” stirred controversy. Many fired back that HBCUs were founded not to create more choices, but because black people were barred from other institutions.

Betsy DeVos's sees HBCUs as pioneers of "school choice," as if black students had a "choice" to go to white colleges in segregated America. pic.twitter.com/75YKvjB70x

— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) February 28, 2017

Scathing statement from Rep. Conyers re: Betsy DeVos saying HBCUs were pioneers of school choice (?!) pic.twitter.com/ci6fntorrI

— Jennifer Bendery (@jbendery) February 28, 2017

What's next, Japanese American kids learned better because we could focus inside those camps? Good grief. https://t.co/xZkd8wGotD

— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) February 28, 2017

DeVos: HBCUs are "pioneers" in school choice. And Native Americans were pioneers in group living arrangements.

— Michael Tomasky (@mtomasky) February 28, 2017

I find myself wondering what Ms DeVos thinks about Native American Boarding Schools pic.twitter.com/S0Zx6d5yeT

— Ben Carlos Thypin (@SoBendito) February 28, 2017

They. Had. No. Choice. https://t.co/7Jk7RYVMQe

— Ron Fournier (@ron_fournier) February 28, 2017

Today, DeVos pivoted a bit in her remarks at the HBCU Congressional Luncheon, recognizing that necessity played a role in the history of HBCUs.

“But your history was born, not out of mere choice, but out of necessity, in the face of racism, and in the aftermath of the Civil War,” DeVos said. “HBCUs remain at the forefront of opening doors that had previously been closed to so many. You made higher education accessible to students who otherwise would have been denied the opportunity.”

DeVos replicated the statement on Twitter shortly after her remarks.

But your history was born not out of mere choice, but out of necessity, in the face of racism, and in the aftermath of the Civil War.

— Betsy DeVos (@BetsyDeVosED) February 28, 2017

Also during the luncheon, DeVos cited the civil rights leader Mary McLeod Bethune as a personal inspiration and an example of commitment to educating students.

“Born to parents who knew the horrors of slavery, Mary was the only member of her family to attend school,” DeVos said. “And when she came home each night, she taught her siblings everything she had learned. She went from that one room school house to founding a university that today bears her name.”

DeVos used the anecdote to illustrate her point of challenging the “status quo” in education.

She also addressed the subject of educational affordability at HBCUs, citing her recent visit to Howard University and their plan to cut tuition.

Related: Trump moves to support HBCUs, but he has a trust issue to overcome

“On my second day on the job as Secretary of Education, I visited Howard University to meet with Dr. Wayne Fredrick and student leaders,” she said. “We had a very constructive conversation, and I was impressed by the university’s plans to implement a program to provide four years of undergraduate college education at the cost of three.”

A student group at Howard spoke out against the visit from DeVos.

DeVos says she’s on a mission to make higher education “not only an achievable goal, but a more affordable one.”

Related: Public university students react to Betsy DeVos’ confirmation as Secretary of Education

And she issued a promise to HBCUs that she would send them prepared students ready to explore institutes of higher education.

“And I promise you this: I will do my utmost to make sure more students reach your campuses truly ready for the opportunities you offer,” she said. “Remediation of students in their college careers — a far too common occurrence across this country — is an admission that we, as a nation, have failed a student. It’s a failure that is unacceptable.”

President Trump is expected to sign an executive order today, the last day of Black History Month, that would move a federal initiative on HBCUs from the purview of Department of Education to the Domestic Policy Council in the White House. DeVos cited the pending executive order as evidence that the Trump Administration is a “strong partner” to HBCUs.

Mitchell Wellman is a student at the University of Virginia and a USA TODAY College digital producer.

Got milk? This is the kind you should be drinking

Milk being poured into a glass. (Photo: PointsStudio, Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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The diversity in the modern milk market — spurred by the eye-catching emergence of alternatives — makes choosing a half-gallon of the refrigerator staple more complicated these days.

But nutritionists advise there never was a reason to stray from good old fashioned cow's milk, aside from environmental concerns and new options promising better health benefits. The truth is, however, the stuff once delivered to our doorsteps remains the most nutritious. Those nut and plant-based milks often contain little of their namesake and are fortified with vitamin water.

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"Consumers are always looking for what's new and also demand more choices in the marketplace. Never before have we seen an increase like this in alternative milks," said Kim Larson, a spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. "The nutritional profile of these will vary, especially in the protein area, but also in terms of vitamins in minerals."

We asked Larson and Angela Lemond, a Texas-based registered dietitian nutritionist, to break down some of the most popular types of milk, from cashew to cow.

Cow's milk — still the 'gold standard'

Cow's milk, nutritionists say, still offers better nutritional benefits than milk alternatives. (Photo: Toa55, Getty Images/iStockphoto)

The throwback cow's milk, both Lemond and Larson point out, is the healthiest option because of its naturally occurring vitamins, which include everything from Vitamin D, potassium and calcium, to phosphorous, Vitamin B-12 and even melatonin. It's the "gold standard," Larson claims.

Lemond recommends 1% and skim milk. However, she says whole milk, which contains more calories will work for people who are very active and lack cholesterol issues.

Lemond in part blames the movement away from cow's milk on the negative perception of dairy farms. She assures people modern dairy farms are mindful of the ethical treatment of animals and do not add hormones. She encourages her clients to go visit farms.

Soy milk

Soybean fields rows in the summer. (Photo: Allexxandar, Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Of course, many people have difficulty digesting milk. In which case, soy milk, Lemond and Larson say, is the best option.

Soy milk, essentially pulverized soybeans, Lemond said, is the closest you'll get to a naturally occurring milk without drinking cow's milk. It has a lot of nutrition including added boosts of Vitamin B-12, calcium and Vitamin D. Larson said it's "nutritionally equivalent" to cow's milk.

Soy milk contains more of its main ingredient — soybeans — than almond milk contains almonds, Lemond said. It's also high in healthy polyunsaturated fats, compared to the saturated fats in cow's milk.

But soy milk, for all of its benefits, has fallen out of favor with vegans and those with lactose intolerances because of GMO concerns, Larson said. Genetically-modified organisms, are feared for their possible health hazards. Although, a National Academies of Science report last year found GMO foods weren't detrimental to health. The International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications said 94% of soybeans were genetically engineered in 2015.

Report says GMOs are not harmful to human health

Almond milk

Almond milk. (Photo: naito8, Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Almond milk, which Larson said is the No. 1 selling plant-based milk, lacks little of one key ingredient: Almonds.

Almond milk, Lemond said, contains only about four to six almonds in an 8-ounce glass. The rest is water and added vitamins. For almond milk and other plant-based milks, sweeteners need to be added to make them palatable.

She says if you want the benefits of almonds, eat almonds. Lemond calls almonds a, "nutrition powerhouse" high in Vitamin E, calcium, fiber, magnesium and omega-3 fatty acids.

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Rice milk

Rice milk is good for those with lots of allergies because it lacks nuts and dairy. (Photo: eskymaks, Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Lemond recommends rice milk, which is rice based with added vitamins and water, for people who can't eat dairy or nuts. Although she ranks it under almond milk in terms of nutrition.

She too cited its lack of protein, typical in these alternative milks.

"Often consumers mistakenly believe (plant-based milks) are healthier," Larson said, "which is not true. This 'health halo' has blurred the lines so much that other plant based milks jumped on the wave and are enjoying the ride."

Cashew milk

A glass of cashew milk with a bowl of cashews. (Photo: bzanchi, Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Lemond said cashew milk is similar to almond milk, but, due to the nut's composition, has more saturated fat than almond milk.

It too is low in protein, has few actual cashews, and also has many of its nutrients added.

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FBI investigating Kansas bar shooting as hate crime

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Relatives grief around the body of Srinivas Kuchibhotla after the body was flown from the U.S. to his residence on the outskirts of Hyderabad, India, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017. (Photo: Mahesh Kumar A., AP)

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The FBI is investigating the fatal shooting of an Indian man in a Kansas bar last week as a hate crime, the agency announced Tuesday.

Adam Purinton, 51, is charged with first-degree murder and first-degree attempted murder after police say he returned to Austin's Bar and Grill in Olathe on Wednesday night after being escorted out, yelled "Get out of my country" and opened fire.

Srinivas Kuchibhotla, 32, was killed and Alok Madasani, 32, was wounded. Both men were from India and worked at a nearby tech firm. The suspect had confronted the two men earlier at the bar over their visas, witnesses said.

A third man who tried to stop the attack also was wounded.

Hours later, a bartender in Clinton, Mo., called 911 and said a man walked into an Applebee's restaurant and announced he had "killed two Iranians." The woman warned police not to arrive with sirens blaring for fear Purinton would "freak out."

Police arrested Purinton without incident a short time later.

"Based upon the initial investigative activity, the FBI, in conjunction with the U.S. Attorney's Office and the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, is investigating this incident as a hate crime," the FBI's Kansas City Division said in a statement. "The FBI will continue to work jointly with the Olathe Police Department and our state and local partners regarding the ongoing investigation."

The White House expressed concern over the shooting for the second day in a row. "The president condemns these and any other racially and religiously motivated attacks," White House spokesperson Sarah Sanders said. "They have no place in our country, and we will continue to make that clear."

Kuchibhotla worked for the GPS device-maker Garmin, and company officials pledged to ensure Kuchibhotla's wife can return to the United States after traveling to India for her husband’s burial, The Kansas City Star reported. Garmin said Kuchibhotla had a work permit, which allowed his wife, Sunayana Dumala, to live and work in the United States.

“My husband came to the United States with lots of dreams,” she said. “We made Kansas our home, we made Olathe our home."

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Hundreds of friends and family members mourned Kuchibhotla on Tuesday in the engineer's southern Indian hometown of Hyderabad in Telangana state. His parents, Madhusudhan Rao and Parvatha Vardhini, wept as his body was cremated, the Associated Press reported.

Losing a young family member is an unbearable pain, P. L. Narayana, his uncle, told AP.

“It is so cruel. He was such a kind soul, very friendly," he said. "He was so excited that he and his wife were going to start a family soon."

Kuchibhotla’s mother said her son told her he felt safe in America.

“Now I want my younger son Sai Kiran and his family to come back for good," she told AP. "I will not allow them to go back."

Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar, who is visiting the U.S. this week, will express concerns over security for Indian Americans as well as drive home the point of Indian professionals' contributions to the U.S. economy, the Times of India reported.

The Telangana American Telugu Association issued a list of "useful tips" for ethnic Indians in the United States. Among recommendations: Don't speak Indian languages in public, don't argue in public, try not to be alone in public and "do not hesitate to call 911. Officers can come and help in such situations."

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Car plows into Mardi Gras parade band in Alabama; 12 students hurt

Officials investigate an accident on Highway 59 in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Around 10 a.m. this morning, an elderly man drove his SUV into a group of Gulf Shores High School band members before the start of the Gulf Shores Mardi Gras parade. Twelve band members were injured in the accident. (Photo: Gregg Pachkowski/gregg@pnj.com)

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GULF SHORES, Ala. — A 73-year-old Fairhope, Ala., man accelerated just before his SUV plowed into the Gulf Shores High School Band during its annual Mardi Gras parade, injuring 12 students, with four in critical condition.

The band members are between 12 and 17 years old. Eight were taken to a South Baldwin Medical Center, three patients to Pensacola hospitals and one to USA Medical Center in Mobile, Ala.

“Every indication is that it did not involve drugs or alcohol, nor is there any indication it was intentional,” said Gulf Shores Police Chief Edward Delmore. “It was a tragic accident by an elderly individual.”

Police: Mardi Gras crash suspect had blood alcohol level 3 times the limit

The driver is voluntarily undergoing testing and does not appear to have suffered injuries.

“He is aware there was an incident,” Delmore said.

The vehicle came to a rest on top of several of the students.

The accident happened at the beginning of the parade about 10 a.m. Tuesday, as it turned onto Highway 59. There were an “incredible amount of resources” on the scene immediately, according to law enforcement.

An Alabama state reconstruction team has been brought in to determine how the accident happened, and is gathering evidence and witness testimony as well as examining the vehicle that plowed into the students.

“Our primary concern is with the students and how they are doing,” said Baldwin County Sheriff Huhey Hoss Mack, in a live interview on WPMI-TV in Mobile. “Secondary, everyone wants to know how this could have happened.”

Three hours after the crash, dozens of police officers and police vehicles remained on the scene, using neon-colored spray paint to mark the road. Officials blocked off Highway 59 in both directions.

Local law enforcement were contacted shortly after the accident by the FBI and Homeland Security, but because the crash did not seem intentional, federal assistance wasn't needed, Mack said.

Longtime Gulf Shores resident and business owner James Schwartz was preparing to watch the parade with his family when the crash happened.

"I'm glad that they went ahead and canceled the parade. It is a tragedy," Schwartz said Tuesday as he watched police collect beads, feather boas and other no-longer-festive items from the road.

Schwartz, who owns Hazel's Nook restaurant, said the annual parade is a major event in Gulf Shores.

"The kids get out of school and lots of people come out for it," he said.

The Alabama crash is the second in less than a week involving a Mardi Gras crowd. Late Saturday, a pickup plowed into a crowd watching the parade of the Krewe of Endymion, injuring 32 people. New Orleans police said the driver, 25-year-old Neilson Rizzuto, had a blood alcohol level nearly three times the 0.08 legal limit.

Rizzuto was booked into the Orleans Justice Center jail Sunday on two counts of first-degree negligent vehicular injuring, one count of hit-and-run driving causing serious injury and one count of reckless operation of a vehicle. More charges could be pending.

Contributing: WWL-TV, New Orleans

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