11:30 LRN Newscast October 10

Lafayette police arrest a Baton Rouge man in connection with the death of a woman injected with silicone. 23-year-old Brionna Guillory died after allegedly receiving the injections from 33-year-old Vincent Jamal Boles. Lafayette Police Corporal Karl Ratcliff says the silicone traveled throughout Guillory’s body…
Cut 3 (08) “extremely dangerous.”
The police department urges others who may have had contact with Boles to come forward.

Investigators are trying to determine if four fatal shootings since July in the East Feliciana area are connected. All four victims have been white, middle-aged men. East Baton Rouge Sheriff Sid Gautreaux…
cut 14 (08) “…this case”
The latest victim is 48-year-old Brad DeFranceschi, who was found shot multiple times in front of his house on camp property.

Champion Home Builders announces a manufactured housing production facility will be established in the Vernon Parish town of Leesville. Mayor Rick Allen says this project will create 200 direct jobs and 218 indirect jobs.
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The average annual salary for employees working there will be 35-thousand dollars plus benefits. Champion will receive a grant and tax credits for locating its facility at the Leesville Northside Industrial Park.

Many are remembering Legendary LSU and NFL Quarterback Y-A Tittle, who passed away at the age of 90. Tittle played in one of the strangest bowl games, the 1947 Cotton Bowl which L-S-U and Arkansas played to a scoreless tie in a winter storm. In a 2008 interview with Jim Engster, Tittle talked about the “Ice Bowl”…:
Cut 11 (12) “miserable day”
The LSU Hall of Famer died of natural causes.

10:30 Newscast October 10th

Another person has been fatally shot in East Feliciana Parish.  Jeff Palermo has more.
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Lafayette police say they have arrested a Baton Rouge man in connection with the death of a woman injected with silicone.  23-year-old Brionna Guillory died after receiving the injections.  Police arrested 33-year-old Vincent Jamal Boles last month in Texas.  Police say Boles gave her the injections after she asked for them, with the most recent injection in Lafayette. Boles is charged with Negligent Homicide and Practicing Medicine without a license.

The University of Louisiana System has set a goal to graduate 150-thousand students by 2025.  U-L System President Jim Henderson says in order to achieve this increase in graduates over the next eight years, partnerships with technical and community colleges are needed to provide ample classroom space for more students. He also adds using technology to our advantage.

Cut 5  (10)  “online education.”

Iberville Parish leaders will discuss a proposed law on October 17th that would prevent an individual from damaging or defacing the nation’s or the state’s flag.  Councilman Matthew Jewell says  Iberville Parish is extremely patriotic and the veterans are honored every year.  He doesn’t expect any push back from passing the ordinance.

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09:30 Newscast, October 10th, 2017

The University of Louisiana System has set a goal to graduate 150-thousands students by 2025. U-L System President Jim Henderson says it’s time Louisiana started to invest more in its students. He says we need to focus more on the outcomes of investments, rather than what it costs on the front end…:
Cut 6 (11) “the cost”
He says if the goal is reached, these students will be the most educated generation in Louisiana history.

Iberville Parish leaders will discuss a proposed law on October 17th that would prevent an individual from damaging or defacing the nation’s or the state’s flag. Councilman Matthew Jewell says strong penalties would come along with the ordinance..:
Cut 8 (04) “in jail”
He doesn’t expect there will be any push back to this proposal.

Former L-S-U and N-F-L star Y.A.Tittle has passed away at the age of 90. In a 2008 interview with Jim Engster, Tittle tells of a time when players wore regular belts and after a player tried to tackle him in a game, almost losing his pants and then losing the chance to play in the Sugar Bowl…:
Cut 12 (12) “his pants”
Late in his professional career, he played for the New York Giants, leading them to Eastern Conference titles in 1961, 62 and 63, and throwing 86 touchdown passes.

East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Nick Tullier, who was shot last July during a police ambush, was transferred from a Houston rehabilitation hospital to The Transitional Learning Center in Galveston, Texas. The move to the new facility marks a major step in Nick’s recovery.

08:30 Newscast, October 10th, 2017

Legendary LSU and NFL Quarterback Y-A Tittle has passed away at the age of 90. Tittle played in one of the strangest bowl games, the 1947 Cotton Bowl which L-S-U and Arkansas played in a snowstorm to a scoreless tie. In a 2008 interview with Jim Engster, Tittle talked about the “Ice Bowl”…:
Cut 11 (12) “miserable day”
The LSU Hall of Famer died of natural causes.

Another person has been fatally shot in East Feliciana Parish. The latest is a well known member of the boy scouts, 48-year-old Brad DeFrancheschi. Three other middle aged white men have been killed since July in a similar, drive by shooting manner. East Feliciana Chief Criminal Deputy Greg Phares says they are aware many residents in the area are concerned:
Cut 15 (11) “of care”
He says they are working hard to solve these murders.

The UL System hopes to graduate 150-thousand students by 2025…:
Cut 1 (31) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

Lindsay Lohan has suggested on Twitter than she plans to hire a lawyer against Louisiana Senator John Kennedy who suggested last week that giving Equifax a $7.3 million dollar contract to protect the IRS from fraud is like giving minibar keys to the actress. Equifax is under fire after a data breach affected millions, and the comments were made during a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee.

 

07:30 Newscast, October 10th, 2017

The University of Louisiana System has set a goal to graduate 150-thousands students by 2025. U-L System President Jim Henderson says if this can be accomplished by the nine universities in the system, these students will be the most educated generation in Louisiana history…:
Cut 4 (10) “our state”

A well-known member of the Boy Scouts, 48-year-old Brad DeFrancheschi, was killed Monday in a drive-by shooting in Clinton. East Feliciana Parish Sheriff Jeffery Travis says three other middle aged white men have been killed since July in a similar manner and they are receiving assistance from the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office to solve these murders:
Cut 13 (07) “these crimes”
Police are looking for a white four door sedan with tinted windows.

Former L-S-U and N-F-L star Y.A.Tittle passed away at the age of 90…:
Cut 3 (31) “I’m Kelley Ray”

The Advocate is reporting that former LSU Head Coach Les Miles will return to Tiger Stadium this Saturday afternoon at the Auburn game to take part in the 10-year-anniversary celebration for the 2007 Championship team. The Mad Hatter said he will join players from the ’07 team during a reunion on the field during halftime. It will be Miles’ first time returning to Death Valley since his firing last season.

 

06:45 Sportscast, October 10th, 2017

Former L-S-U and N-F-L star Y.A. Tittle passed away at the age of 90. Kelley Ray looks back at his legendary career…:
Cut 3 (31) “I’m Kelley Ray”

Former LSU star Alex Bregman hit a solo home run in the 8th inning to tie the game and spark a rally, helping the Astros top the Red Sox in Game 4, and Houston heads to their first ever AL Championship Series.

The Giants confirmed Monday Odell Beckham Jr.’s season is done and he will have surgery on a broken left ankle.

LSU hosts 10th ranked Auburn this Saturday at Tiger Stadium. Kickoff is at 2:30, and while the Tiger Nation prefers night games, Head Coach Ed Orgeron says fans will be needed in Death Valley.:
Cut 17 (09) “let’s go”
Auburn averages 36-points a game, but LSU is getting closer to full strength on defense. Christian LaCouture had to play every snap against Florida, but Coach O says senior defensive end Frank Herron returns this week after presumably serving a six-game suspension
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Auburn is 5-1, with its lone loss against defending national champion Clemson.

 

06:30 Newscast, October 10th, 2017

Another person has been fatally shot in East Feliciana Parish…:
Cut 2 (25) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

Former L-S-U and N-F-L star Y.A. Tittle has passed away at the age of 90. Tittle played for the Tigers during the mid 1940s and set five records, including passing yards in a career, touchdown passes and total offense. In a 2008 interview with Jim Engster, the Marshall, Texas native explained how he ended up at LSU…:
Cut 10 (12) “me away”
Tittle died of natural causes.

Iberville Parish leaders will discuss a proposed law on October 17th that would prevent an individual from damaging or defacing the nation’s or the state’s flag. Councilman Matthew Jewell says last Veterans Day, a group of people ripped down and burned an American flag. He says the veterans were extremely upset about it so he decided to take action…:
Cut 7 (09) “the flag”
He doesn’t expect any push back from passing the ordinance.

East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Nick Tullier, who was shot last July during a police ambush, was transferred from a Houston rehabilitation hospital to The Transitional Learning Center in Galveston, Texas. The move to the new facility marks a major step in Nick’s recovery.

 

AM Newscall October 10,2017

The UL System hopes to graduate 150-thousand students by 2025. Emelie Gunn has more…

Cut 1 (31) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

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Another person has been fatally shot in East Feliciana Parish.

Cut 2 (25) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

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Former L-S-U and N-F-L star Y.A.Tittle passed away at the age of 90.  Kelley Ray looks back at his legendary career…

Cut 3 (31) “I’m Kelley Ray.”

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The University of Louisiana System has set a goal to graduate 150-thousands students by 2025. U-L System President Jim Henderson says if this can be accomplished by the nine universities in the system, these students will be the most educated generation in Louisiana history.

Cut 4  (10) “our state”

Henderson says in order to achieve this increase in graduates over the next eight years, partnerships with technical and community colleges are needed to provide ample classroom space for more students. He also adds using technology to our advantage.

Cut 5  (10)  “online education.”

Henderson says it’s time Louisiana started to invest more in its students. He says we need to focus more on the outcomes of investments, rather than what it costs on the front end.

Cut 6 (11) “the cost”

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Iberville Parish leaders will discuss a proposed law on October 17th that would prevent an individual from damaging or defacing the nation’s or the state’s flag. Councilman Matthew Jewell says last Veterans Day, a group of people ripped down and burned an American flag. He says the veterans were extremely upset about it so he decided to take action.

Cut 7 (09)  “the flag”

Jewell says strong penalties would come along with the ordinance…

Cut 8 (04) “in jail”

Jewell says Iberville Parish is extremely patriotic and the veterans are honored every year. He doesn’t expect any push back from passing the ordinance.

Cut 9 (09)  “it is”

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Former L-S-U and N-F-L star Y.A.Tittle has passed away at the age of 90.  Tittle played for the Tigers during the mid 1940s and set five records, including passing yards in a career, touchdown passes and total offense. In a 2008 interview with our own Jim Engster, the Marshall, Texas native explained how he ended up at LSU.…

Cut 10 (12)  “me away.”

Tittle played in one of the strangest bowl games, the 1947 Cotton Bowl which L-S-U and Arkansas played to a scoreless tied. It has since been called the Ice Bowl…

Cut 11 (12) “miserable day”

Tittle’s belt buckle is a part of LSU lore.  Tittle tells of a time when players wore regular belts and after a player tried to tackle him in a game, almost losing his pants and then losing the chance to play in the Sugar Bowl…

Cut 12 (12) “his pants.”

Late in his professional career, he played for the New York Giants, leading them to Eastern Conference titles in 1961, 62 and 63, and throwing 86 touchdown passes.  He also played three years for the Baltimore Colts and ten seasons for the San Francisco 49ers.

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A well-known member of the Boy Scouts was killed Monday in a drive-by shooting in Clinton. East Feliciana Parish Sheriff Jeffery Travis says the victim has been identified as 48-year-old Brad DeFrancheschi. He says three other middle aged white men have been killed since July in a similar manner and they are receiving assistance from the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office to solve these murders.

Cut 13 (07) “these crimes”

On September 19th, Carroll Breeden was gunned down in a drive-by shooting at his home in Pride while gardening in his front yard. East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Sid Gautreaux says they are assisting on this case in every way possible.

Cut 14 (08) “this case”

 East Feliciana Chief Criminal Deputy Greg Phares says they are keeping details private at this stage of the investigation expect police are looking for a white four door sedan with tinted windows. He says they are aware many residents in the area are concerned about safety.

Cut 15 (11) “of care”

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LSU hosts 10th ranked Auburn this Saturday at Tiger Stadium. Auburn is 5-1, with its lone loss against defending national champion Clemson. Auburn averages 36-points a game, but LSU is getting closer to full strength on the defensive line. Christian LaCouture had to play every snap against Florida, but Coach Ed Orgeron says senior defensive end Frank Herron returns this week after presumably serving a six-game suspension

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Kick-off is at 2:30. Tiger nation prefers a night game in Death Valley, but Orgeron says they’ll need the fans best effort for this big SEC matchup…

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Linebacker Devin White, who was named Co-SEC Defensive player of the week after recording 13 tackles in the road win against Florida. White is glad to see Herron return to the defensive line rotation….

Cut 18 (17) “of the season” 

White batted down a pass on fourth-and-three to preserve the Tigers win in the Swamp. The Springhill native says he was reading the Florida quarterbacks eyes….

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18:30 Newscast October 9th

Election Day is less than a week away for the special election to select a new State Treasurer.   Secretary of State Tom Schedler predicts a voter turnout below 20-percent.  Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat (Pins-sa-nat) says even political action committees are sitting this election out.  They’re known for producing memorable campaign ads

Cut 7 (08)   “year election” 

Financial help is being provided for the family of a slain Lafayette Police Officer.  44-year-old Corporal Michael Middlebrook was killed last in t he line of duty.  President Raymond Hebert (A-Bear) with the Community Foundation of Acadiana is happy the fund was established several years ago at the urging of Police Chief Toby Aguillard…

Cut 10 (11) “Heroes fund.”

Tropical Storm Ophelia has formed in the middle of the Atlantic, and it’s the 15th named storm for this very active season Michelle Southern has more…:

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Another person has been fatality shot in East Feliciana Parish.  The latest victim is Brad DeFranceschi, who is a well known member of the Boy Scout Community.  DeFranceschi was found dead in the back of his property on Highway 63 southeast of Clinton.  Authorities describe the crime as a drive by shooting.  He’s the fourth shooting victim in this area since July and all of them have been middle aged white men.

17:30 Newscast October 9,2017

Election Day is this Saturday for the special election selecting a new State Treasurer. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says usually we see numerous ads in the days leading up to an election, but this quiet race is likely to remain that way.
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Secretary of State Tom Schedler predicts a voter turnout below 20-percent.

With the formation of Tropical Storm Ophelia in the Atlantic Ocean, there have now been 15 named storms during this extremely active Atlantic hurricane season. State Climatologist Barry Keim says Hurricane Nate was one of fastest storms to ever cross the Gulf of Mexico at 25-miles-per-hour.
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This is the sixth most active hurricane season since 2012.

 

A truck driver was killed after losing control of his vehicle on I-10 at the Butte La Rose exit in St. Martin Parish this morning. Louisiana State Police Master Trooper Brooks David says the accident closed part I-10 eastbound while crews inspected the bridge.
Cut 5 (11) “that crash.”
I-10 is now reopened.

East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Nick Tullier who was shot last July during a police ambush, was transferred today from a Houston rehabilitation hospital to The Transitional Learning Center in Galveston, Texas. This is progress for Tullier as he no longer needs intensive medical care.

Former LSU and pro Hall of Fame quarterback Y.A. Tittle passed away last night at the age of 90.