17:30 LRN Newscast June 9

During the final confusing minutes of the regular session, Haughton Representative Dodie Horton says New Orleans Senator Karen Peterson came to the House chamber and told her to shut the “f” up. Horton told 710 KEEL in Shreveport that Peterson apologized later, but says the ordeal was embarrassing and shameful….
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House Republicans say Peterson should lose her chairmanship of a Senate committee for cursing at another legislator.

The Livingston Parish man accused of killing a massage therapist says he killed the Baton Rouge woman after she tried to steal his wallet. That’s according to the police report released today. Christopher Landry, who allegedly murder of Kayla Denham, says he paid 140-dollars for a massage and a sexual favor. Sheriff Jason Ard says the evidence they collected, doesn’t match what Landry said.

Tickets for the LSU/Mississippi State Super Regional games this weekend are in hot demand. Michelle Southern reports…:
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It’s okay to cast a line this weekend in Louisiana without a license. State Wildlife and Fisheries Outreach Biologist Alayna McGarry says Free Fishing Weekend is about showing potential recreational fisherman what the water ways have to offer:
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Visit wlf.la.gov for more information on where to fish.

16:45 LRN Sportscast June 9th

LSU has won 14 in a row heading into Saturday night’s Super Regional series match-up with Mississippi State. The Tigers have scored 10 or more runs in half of those games. Former LSU-All American and ESPN college baseball analyst Ben McDonald says the key for Mississippi State is no free passes to LSU hitters…
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Alex Lange will start game one for LSU, Jared Poche will start game two and Eric Walker is the game three starter. Sophomore lefty Konnor Pilkington starts for State on Saturday night and Coach Paul Mainieri says the Tigers have great respect for him….
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First pitch is at 8 PM.

Tickets for the general public to the Baton Rouge Super Regional between LSU and Mississippi State sold out in less than 30 minutes Friday morning, but fans still have the option of using the secondary ticket market. StubHub spokesperson Johnna Hoff says normally they don’t see this kind of interest for college baseball…:
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Anyone can fish without a license Saturday and Sunday. State Wildlife and Fisheries Outreach Biologist Alayna McGarry says Free Fishing Weekend is about encouraging folks to get hooked on fishing…:
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Visit wlf.la.gov for more information on where to fish.

16:30 LRN Newscast June 9th

Lawmakers are in a special session, because they were unable to pass a budget before the end of last night’s regular session. The big dispute is over how much to spend from the funds that are available. The House wants to hold 200-million dollars back in case there’s a midyear shortfall. House Appropriations Chairman Cameron Henry…
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But Governor Edwards says there was an epic failure of leadership in the House. He says there are some lawmakers who look at the budget debate as a way not to give the governor a victory. He says it’s time for the legislature to do what is best for the people of Louisiana…..
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Legislators now have until June 19th to pass a budget or else another special session might be needed.

Haughton Representative Dodie Horton claims New Orleans Senator Karen Peterson yelled an obscenity at her in the chaotic final minutes of the regular session. The House was attempting to approve a budget through procedural moves and Horton says there was well orchestrated chaos…:
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Horton told 710 KEEL in Shreveport that Peterson did apologize via text after the incident.

Tickets for the general public to the Baton Rouge Super Regional between LSU and Mississippi State sold out in less than 30 minutes this morning, but fans still have the option of using the secondary ticket market. StubHub spokesperson Johnna Hoff says normally they don’t see this kind of interest for college baseball…:
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1530 Newscast June 9

Leaders at the State Capitol are playing the blame game entering the special session. Jeff Palermo has more…

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The man accused of killing a massage therapist in Denham Springs reportedly told police she tried to rob him. Police say 22-year-old Christopher Landry told them he left the room and returned to find 24-year-old Kayla Denham stealing from him. That’s when he says he picked up a pipe, hit her in the head, and strangled her. Sheriff Jason Ard says the evidence does not support that story.

Shut the f up are not words you’d expect to hear on the House floor. But that’s exactly what New Orleans Senator Karen Carter Peterson said to Haughton Representative Dodie Horton in the final minutes of the regular session. Horton says several lawmakers heard the comment from the chairwoman of the Louisiana Democratic Party.

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Horton says Peterson apologized via text, but she has yet to respond.

Tickets are sold out for this weekend’s Baton Rouge Super Regional between LSU and Mississippi State, so if you want tickets, you’ll have to get them secondhand. StubHub spokesperson Johnna Hoff says the “get in the door” price is rising rapidly, as Game 1 standing room only tickets were $200 Friday morning.

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The lowest price for a Sunday single game ticket is about $130.

 

14:30 LRN Newscast June 9th

During the final confusing minutes of the regular session, Haughton Representative Dodie Horton says New Orleans Senator Karen Peterson came to the House chamber and told her to shut “f” word up. Horton told 710 KEEL in Shreveport that Peterson apologized later, but she calls the ordeal embarrassing and shameful….
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The House will begin work again on Monday trying to pass a budget for next fiscal year.

The Livingston Parish man accused of murdering a massage therapist has told authorities that the woman tried to rob him after paying her for a massage and sexual favor. That’s according to a probable cause report. Sheriff Jason Ard says it’s still an active investigation and they must rely on evidence to find the truth. Christopher Landry has been charged in the death of Kayla Ann Denham.

Tickets for the LSU/Mississippi State Super Regional games this weekend are in hot demand. Michelle Southern reports…:
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Anyone can fish without a permit Saturday and Sunday. State Wildlife and Fisheries Outreach Biologist Alayna McGarry says Free Fishing Weekend is about encouraging folks to get hooked on fishing…:
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Visit wlf.la.gov for more information on where to fish.

13:30 Newscast, June 9th, 2017

The blame game is going on right now between the governor and House Republican leaders over who is responsible for the special session. The House and Senate couldn’t come to an agreement on a budget before the regular session ended at 6. Governor Edwards says both sides are going to have to give a little to come up with a solution…:
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But House Republican leaders say they don’t appreciate Edwards’ all or nothing type approach.

A teen in Union Parish is dead following what authorities call a tragic accidental shooting. They say deputies responded around 1pm Thursday afternoon to a location where they found a 14-year-old boy in the woods target shooting with an older sibling when he was shot once in the head. Investigators believe a .22-caliber rifle caused the wound.

And a reminder if you’re headed to New Orleans this weekend > Both Eastbound lanes of I-10 will be closed between Sorrento and Gramercy from 9 tonight through Monday morning at the latest.

Tickets for the Super Regional Tournament in Baton Rouge are now only available on the secondary market, but they are few and far between — and not cheap. StubHub spokeswoman Johnna Hoff says this is not the norm for college baseball, but when you’re dealing with a rivalry like LSU and Mississippi State, there will always be a big demand…:
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Game 1 begins Saturday night at 8pm.

If you love to fish but don’t have a permit, it’s absolutely free to cast a line this weekend in Louisiana. State Wildlife and Fisheries Outreach Biologist Alayna McGarry says Free Fishing Weekend is about showing potential recreational fisherman what the waters have to offer:
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Visit wlf.la.gov for more information on where to fish.

 

LRN PM Newscall June 9th

Leaders at the State Capitol are playing the blame game entering the special session. Jeff Palermo has more…

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Tickets for the LSU/Mississippi State Super Regional games this weekend are in hot demand. Michelle Southern reports…:

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It’s a free fishing weekend, as anyone can fish in fresh or salt public waters without a fishing license on Saturday and Sunday. State Wildlife and Fisheries Outreach Biologist Alayna McGarry hopes this will lead to more recreational fishermen

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McGarry says there are no rules or exclusions for those who can fish without a license, but anglers will still have to follow all fishing regulations. She hopes this will encourage more individuals to purchase a license to fish after this weekend.

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McGarry says there are plenty of places anglers are guaranteed to catch a nice sized fish.

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Visit wlf.la.gov for more information on where to fish.

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State leaders are pointing fingers at who’s to blame for the fourth special session of Governor John Bel Edwards’ term. House Appropriations Chairman Cameron Henry of Metairie says they tried to negotiate with the governor over a budget, and he wanted all or nothing. He says that seems to be the governor’s strategy these days.

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But Edwards blames an epic failure of leadership in the House. He says there are some lawmakers who simply refused to give the governor a victory. He says it’s time for the legislature to do what is best for the people of Louisiana.

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The budget dispute  between two chambers is over how much money to withhold in case of another midyear shortfall. The House wants to hold back at least 100-million dollars, the Senate and governor are pushing for a smaller number. Henry says lawmakers will try to negotiate again in the special session, but he’s afraid that won’t be the end of it.

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Edwards says the budget was in a good posture when it came out of the Senate, but the House refused to take a vote on it at all. He says both sides are going to have to give a little to reach an agreement and accomplish what needs to be done for the state.

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Haughton Representative Dodie Horton claims New Orleans Senator Karen Peterson told her “shut the f up” in the chaotic final minutes of the regular session. The House was attempting to approve a budget through procedural moves and Horton says there was well orchestrated chaos when members of the black caucus continued to jeer in the back.

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Horton told our news partner 710 KEEL in Shreveport that Peterson did apologize via text after the incident, but says she has yet to respond. Horton says several lawmakers and witnesses heard the comment from the New Orleans Senator and the chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party.

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Horton says she would never disrespect her colleagues or the House in such a manner. She called the ordeal embarrassing and shameful.

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The tickets to the Baton Rouge Super Regional this weekend between LSU and Mississippi State sold out in less than 30 minutes Friday morning, but fans still have the option of using the secondary ticket market. StubHub spokesperson Johnna Hoff says normally they don’t see this kind of interest for college baseball tickets…:

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Game 1 begins Saturday night at 8pm. First pitch is the same time Sunday, and if a Monday game is necessary the time is TBA. Hoff says when you’re dealing with a rivalry like this, there will always be a huge demand…:

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Game 1 standing room only tickets were going for $200 on StubHub Friday morning, while the lowest price for a Sunday single game ticket was about $130. Hoff says one of the interesting things about this Super Regional is that the “get-in-the-door” price is rising rapidly…:

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12:30 Newscast, June 9th, 2017

State leaders are pointing fingers at who’s to blame for the fourth special session of Governor John Bel Edwards’ term. House Appropriations Chairman Cameron Henry of Metairie says they tried to negotiate with the governor over a budget, and he wanted all or nothing. He says that seems to be the governor’s strategy these days:
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But Edwards blames an epic failure of leadership in the House. He says there are some lawmakers who simply refused to give the governor a victory. He says it’s time for the legislature to do what is best for the people of Louisiana…:
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The House will be back Monday and Edwards is not happy that they opted not to work these three first days of the special session. He posted a picture of the empty chambers on Twitter.

Haughton Representative Dodie Horton claims New Orleans Senator Karen Peterson told her “shut the f up” in the chaotic final minutes of the regular session. The House was attempting to approve a budget through procedural moves and Horton says there was well orchestrated chaos when members of the black caucus continued to jeer in the back…:
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Horton told our news partner 710 KEEL in Shreveport that Peterson did apologize via text after the incident, but says she has yet to respond to the message.

 

11:30 Newscast, June 9th, 2017

Leaders at the State Capitol are playing the blame game entering the special session. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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A report from Time Magazine finds New Orleans is one of the top five metro areas in the country for millennials to live. Demographer Greg Rigamer says that’s the 25-34 age group…:
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The recent survey finds the city saw a nearly 9-percent increase in millennials from 2010 to 2015.

The tickets to the Baton Rouge Super Regional this weekend between LSU and Mississippi State sold out in less than 30 minutes Friday morning, but fans still have the option of using the secondary ticket market. StubHub spokesperson Johnna Hoff says normally they don’t see this kind of interest for college baseball tickets…:
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Game 1 standing room only tickets are going for $200 on StubHub right now.

Anyone can fish without a permit this weekend. State Wildlife and Fisheries Outreach Biologist Alayna McGarry says Free Fishing Weekend is about encouraging more individuals to purchase a license…:
cut 4 (10) “the public”
Visit wlf.la.gov for more information on where to fish.

11:40 LRN Sportscast June 9th

LSU and Mississippi State practice this afternoon at Alex Box Stadium in advance of their Super Regional Series that starts tomorrow night at 8 PM. State has one of the best hitters in college baseball. Brent Rooker is hitting .395 with 23 home runs and 82 RBIs. Former Tigers All-American and ESPN college baseball analyst Ben McDonald says LSU pitchers will have to make some quality pitches against him….
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Rooker had seven hits in three games against LSU earlier this season. LSU brings a 14-game winning streak into play this weekend, while the Bulldogs have won four in a row.

Saints defensive tackle Nick Fairley is seeking a third opinion from a doctor after one heart specialist said he should end his football career. Fairley has been playing with an enlarged heart during his entire NFL career, which began in 2011. A doctor who evaluated him this offseason, saw that his condition has worsened. Coach Sean Payton says Fairely had a third examination this week and they are  waiting on the results.

The Saints will have a three-day minicamp beginning on Tuesday. And weather permitting the practices will be open to the public at the team’s training facility. And it’s also been announced that the Saints will have joint preseason practices with the Los Angeles Chargers in California before their August 20th preseason game. New Orleans will also practice with the Texans in Metairie prior to their August 26th exhibition game.

Back to college baseball…Former Louisiana Tech head coach Greg Goff has interviewed for the vacant ULM head coaching job. That’s according to the News-Star. The Monroe newspaper also reports Louisiana Tech hitting coach Jerry Zulli is leaving for the same job at Alabama.