08:30 Newscast, November 28th, 2017

LSU will rename several streets on campus, including Raphael Semmes Road, which was named after a Confederate officer. Emelie Gunn has more..:
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You may have done a lot of Holiday shopping over the last several days, and today is Giving Tuesday; a day to give back. Emilie McBride with the Louisiana Association of Non Profit Organizations says it’s easy to take part:
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State Police say four fatal crashes were investigated over the Thanksgiving break, and three were hit and runs. Sgt. Jared Sandifer says sadly this is becoming a growing trend that irresponsible drivers will not get away with…:
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He says they are still looking for two of the drivers involved in the fatal hit and runs in St. John the Baptist and Winn Parishes.

Nearly 500 Louisiana educators will begin training to become mentors to future teachers starting this week. Assistant Superintendent for Talent Hannah Dietsch says they picked participants with a track record of proven success to become a mentor representing 68 school systems statewide..:
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Training sessions will be held in several locations, including Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette and Shreveport.

07:30 Newscast, November 28th, 2017

Three out of the four fatal crashes that took place during the Thanksgiving weekend were hit and runs. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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Today Governor John Bel Edwards is traveling to Washington, D.C. to participate in a criminal justice reform event. He is slated to speak at the Pew Charitable Trusts’ event with Corrections Secretary Jimmy LeBlanc to discuss the state’s efforts to lessen Louisiana’s highest-in-the-nation incarceration rate.

We’ve got Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday — but today it’s time to give back, as it’s Giving Tuesday. The Louisiana Association of Non Profit Organizations is holding campaigns all day to urge folks to consider those who are less fortunate…:
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That’s LANO’s Director of Business Development Emilie McBride.

Starting this week, nearly 500 Louisiana educators will begin training to become mentors to future teachers. Assistant Superintendent for Talent Hannah Dietsch says these veteran teachers were nominated by their local school systems to participate in the mentor training program…:
Cut 13 (09) “the class”
This is the first step in a three-year effort to train at least 25-hundred public school teachers.

06:45 Sportscast, November 28th, 2017

With his 347 yard passing performance in the victory over Texas A-and-M, LSU’s Danny Etling became the fifth quarterback to throw for over 2,000 yards in multiple seasons. Jeff Wickersham, Zach Mettenberger, Toddy Hodson and JaMarcus Russell are the others. Etling is glad he ended up at LSU, after losing his job as the starter at Purdue…:
Cut 16 (15) “next level”
In 12 games this season, Etling has thrown for 2,234 yards, 14 touchdowns and just two interceptions.

LSU’s Devin White made history Monday as he became the first player to be named SEC Defensive Player of the Week for a fourth time in one season.

Former LSU coach Les Miles has purchased a home in Baton Rouge for about $1.3 million, according to documents filed with the Clerk of Court.

For U-L Lafayette to be bowl eligible this season, they’ll have to go on the road and beat one of the best teams in the Sun Belt Conference. The Ragin Cajuns will visit Appalachian State this Saturday for a 1:30 kickoff. Coach Mark Hudspeth…:
Cut 19 (19) “bowl berth”
The Cajuns could have become bowl eligible last Saturday, but Georgia Southern upset UL Lafayette 34-24.

Louisiana Tech running back Russell Farris has been named Conference USA’s Defensive Player of the Week, following his performance in the Bulldogs’ 20-6 victory over UTSA on Saturday.

Trinity Valley Community College athletic director and head football coach Brad Smiley has announced his resignation to become offensive coordinator at Northwestern State University.

06:30 Newscast, November 28th, 2017

The Louisiana Association of Non Profit Organizations will hold 24 hour campaigns in Baton Rouge and Acadiana urging people to give to their favorite non-profit organization during Giving Tuesday. LANO’s Director of Business Development Emilie McBride says their hope is that people open their hearts and donate…:
Cut 7 (07) “their comminity”
Give Baton Rouge raised over 53-thousand-dollars for 96 non-profits in its inaugural year.

LSU will rename multiple streets on campus, including Raphael Semmes Road, which was named after a Confederate officer. LSU Mass Communication professor Bob Mann says his students looked at street names and buildings that should be changed…:
Cut 4 (10) “the name”
Raphael Semmes Road will be changed to Veterans Drive.

During the Thanksgiving weekend, State Police investigated four fatal crashes, the same number as last year. Sgt. Jared Sandifer says typically fatal crashes around this time are a result of drunk driving or not wearing a seat belt but this year it seemed like the common theme was hit and runs…:
Cut 10 (09) “those crashes”

LSU’s Devin White made history Monday as he became the first player to be named SEC Defensive Player of the Week for a fourth time in one season. After recording 13 tackles in the win over Texas A-and-M, White received SEC Defensive Player of the Week honors.

AM Newscall November 28

LSU will rename several streets on campus, including Raphael Semmes Road, which was named after a Confederate officer. Emelie Gunn has more….

Cut 1 (31) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

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Three out of the four fatal crashes that took place during the Thanksgiving weekend were hit and runs. Jeff Palermo has more…

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Nearly 500 Louisiana educators will become the first mentors in a program designed to train new educators.  Kelley Ray has more.

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LSU will rename multiple streets on campus, including Raphael Semmes Road, which was named after a Confederate officer. LSU Mass Communication professor Bob Mann says earlier this year, his students looked at street names and buildings that should be changed…

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Raphael Semmes Road will be changed to Veterans Drive. Mann hopes his students were able to accelerate this change. He says Raphael Semmes was only on the LSU facility for a few months after the Civil War.

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Mann says in reality, Semmes had almost no association with the university.

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The Louisiana Association of Non Profit Organizations will hold 24 hour campaigns in Baton Rouge and Acadiana urging people to give to their favorite non-profit organization during Giving Tuesday.  LANO’s Director of Business Development Emilie McBride says their hope is that people open their hearts and donate…

Cut 7 (07)  “their comminity.”

Give Baton Rouge raised over 53-thousand-dollars for 96 non-profits in it’s inaugural year.  This year, they are adding Give Acadiana to join them on Giving Tuesday.  McBride says this day goes deeper than just raising money.  It helps to increase the community’s awareness of nonprofit agencies and their work…

Cut 8 (10) “to them.”

McBride says it’s open to any non-profit agency that is in good standing with the Secretary of State’s office. She says it’s easy for anyone to become involved in Giving Tuesday…

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During the Thanksgiving weekend, State Police investigated four fatal crashes, the same number as last year. Sgt. Jared Sandifer says typically fatal crashes around this time are a result of drunk driving or not wearing a seat belt but this year it seemed like the common theme was hit and runs…

Cut 10 (09)  “those crashes”

In Slidell on Saturday, 48-year-old Larry Kellett allegedly hit a bicyclist, removed him from his windshield and fled the scene. Sandifer says on Friday night, a pedestrian was hit in St. John the Baptist Parish while walking across US 61 and police are still investigating.

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Sunday morning in Winn Parish, a 21-year-old fell out the bed of a pickup truck and was killed. LSP are still searching for the driver and vehicle. Sandifer says hit and runs are becoming more common…

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Starting this week, nearly 500 Louisiana educators will begin training to become mentors to future teachers.  This is the first step in a three-year effort to train at least 25-hundred public school teachers.  Assistant Superintendent for Talent Hannah Dietsch says nearly 500 veteran educators were nominated by their local school systems to participate in the mentor training program…

Cut 13 (09) “the class.”

Dietsch says the mentors will receive professional training on how to train new teachers, who will participate in the a year long residency program so they are better equipped to handle their own classroom…

Cut 14 (07) “continue teaching.”

Dietsch says they picked participants with a track record of proven success to become a mentor representing 68 school systems statewide.  The training sessions will be held in several locations, including Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette and Shreveport…

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Mentors will begin training aspiring teachers starting in July 2018.

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With his 347 yard passing performance in the victory over Texas A-and-M, LSU’s Danny Etling became the fifth quarterback to throw for over 2,000 yards in multiple seasons. Jeff Wickersham, Zach Mettenberger, Toddy Hodson and JaMarcus Russell are the others. Etling is glad he ended up at LSU, after losing his job as the starter at Purdue…

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In 12 games this season, Etling has thrown for 2,234 yards, 14 touchdowns and just two interceptions. The 5th year senior says says he learned hard lessons about turnovers while at Purdue…

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Etling was the last LSU player to come down victory hill outside of Tiger Stadium before the regular season finale. He went on to have one of his best games. The Indiana native says he wanted to soak it all in

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For U-L Lafayette to be bowl eligible this season, they’ll have to go on the road and beat one of the best teams in the Sun Belt Conference. The Ragin Cajuns will visit Appalachian State this Saturday for a 1:30 kickoff. Coach Mark Hudspeth says

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The Cajuns could have become bowl eligible last Saturday, but Georgia Southern upset  UL Lafayette 34-24. Hudspeth says they were without some key players because of injuries, but they should play this Saturday….

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18:30 LRN Newscast November 27

A suspect linked to the fatal shootings of four people in Zachary and East Feliciana is in custody. Michelle Southern reports one victim was an ex-girlfriend…:

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State Police arrest a Slidell man after he allegedly hit a bicyclist, removed him from his windshield and left the scene.  Trooper Dustin Dwight says 48-year-old Larry Kellett struck 59-year-old Calvin Lefort Jr. of Slidell Saturday night…

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State Police are looking for the driver of a pickup truck after a man riding in the bed of the truck, fell out and died in Winn Parish Sunday morning.   Master Trooper Scott Moreau says they believe they know the events leading up to the death of 21-year-old Hunter Thomisee of Montgomery…

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Anyone with information on the identity of the driver should call State Police.

Baton Rouge Police charge a 38-year-old man with cruelty to a juvenile after allegedly beating his son with a belt for getting suspended. Sgt. Don Coppola says Edward Humphrey dropped the child off at his mother’s workplace, who called police about her 11-year-old son’s injuries.

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17:30 LRN Newscast November 27

LSU will rename multiple streets on campus, including the well known Raphael Semmes Road, which was named after a Confederate officer. LSU Mass Communication professor Bob Mann says earlier this year, his students looked at street names and buildings that should be changed…
Cut 4 (10) “the name”
Raphael Semmes Road will be changed to Veterans Drive.

A Slidell man is facing several charges including negligent homicide after hitting a bicyclist on US 190, removing the victim from his windshield and then leaving him in a ditch. State Police Trooper Dustin Dwight says they are still trying to figure out why 48-year-old Larry Kellett left the scene, creating more of a problem for himself…
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Kellett passed a breathalyzer test, but blood samples were taken.

The suspect in the shooting deaths of 4 people in Zachary and East Feliciana is in custody in Alabama. Zachary Police Chief David McDavid says they were called to a grocery store Sunday afternoon in reference to a fatal shooting. He says they responded and located Chris Price, dead…:
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East Feliciana was investigating a triple homicide and had also identified Ike Hamilton as the suspect. He was found in Alabama today.

Attorney General Jeff Landry urges consumers buying online for Cyber Monday that there are internet scams out there. A-G spokesperson Ruth Wisher says make sure the website is secure before entering in your credit card information.
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Wisher also suggests avoiding online purchases while using a public wifi network.

16:45 LRN Sportscast November 27

The Saints eight game winning streak ended yesterday with a 26-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The Saints were just 3-for-13 on third downs and running back Mark Ingram was held to 31 yards rushing. Other than a 74-yard run by rookie Alvin Kamara, New Orleans offense didn’t do much. Coach Sean Payton says penalties made it difficult to sustain drives…
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The Saints also missed injured cornerbacks Ken Crawley and Marshon Lattimore as Jared Goff threw for 354 yards and two touchdowns. Up next the Carolina Panthers.

NBA…Anthony Davis was named Western Conference Player as he averaged nearly 30 points last week as New Orleans won three of four. The Pels host Minnesota on Wednesday.

LSU’s Devin White made history today as he became the first player to be named SEC Defensive Player of the Week for a fourth time in one season. After recording 13 tackles in the win over Texas A-and-M, White received SEC Defensive Player of the Week honors.

LSU defensive line coach Pete Jenkins will retire following the bowl game. Jenkins is completing his third stint as an assistant coach with the Bayou Bengals, totalling 15 seasons. Current outside linebackers Coach Dennis Johnson will replace Jenkins on the D-Line.

Here’s the latest with the SEC coaching changes. Bruce Feldman reports big-money Tennessee boosters are trying to force A-D John Currie our after nearly hiring Greg Schiano. Currie sent out a statement defending the search. Dan Mullen was introduced as the new head coach at Florida today. And there are indications Florida State’s Jimbo Fisher will be the new head coach at Texas A-and-M.

16:30 LRN Newscast November 27

Authorities say a suspect linked to the fatal shootings of four people in Zachary and East Feliciana was arrested in Alabama. East Feliciana Sheriff Jeff Travis says they responded to a call Sunday around 5pm and located three people deceased inside a home. He says they established Ike Hamilton as the suspect…:

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A 38-year-old father is charged with cruelty to a juvenile after allegedly beating his son with a belt for getting suspended. Baton Rouge Police Sgt. Don Coppola says Edward Humphrey dropped the child off at his mother’s workplace, who called police about her 11-year-old son’s injuries.  Coppola says the father’s discipline went too far…

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A Slidell man faces negligent homicide charges from a fatal hit and run in which investigators say he pulled the victim’s body from his windshield. Jeff Palermo has more…

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Former LSU Head Football Coach Les Miles is sticking around Baton Rouge.  Reports indicate Miles has purchased a home in the Settlement at Willow Grove for one-point-three-million-dollars.  He recently sold his home in Bocage Lakes for one-point-45-million-dollars.   He still owns a lot there.  He is currently working as a television analyst for FOX and ESPN.

15:30 LRN Newscast November 27

State Police arrested a Slidell man after he allegedly hit a bicyclist, removed him from his windshield and left the scene.  Trooper Dustin Dwight says 48-year-old Larry Kellett struck 59-year-old Calvin Lefort Jr. of Slidell on US 190 Saturday night.  After the accident, it was fairly easy to find out where Kellett went.  Dwight says all they had to do was follow a fluid trail…

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Authorities say two suspects linked to the fatal shootings of four people in Zachary and East Feliciana was arrested in Alabama. Ike Hamilton is being charged with multiple counts of 2nd-degree murder. Zachary Police Chief David McDavid says they also learned that Hamilton’s mother, Belinda Folse, was responsible for taking her son to Alabama…:

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A 38-year-old man has been charged with cruelty to a juvenile after allegedly beating his son with a belt for getting suspended.  Baton Rouge Police Sgt. Don Coppola says Edward Humphrey was sent to pick up his son from school after being suspended. Humphrey took the 11-year-old to the teacher’s lounge and whipped him with a belt.

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It’s Cyber Monday and consumers are urged while buying online to remember to be aware of look alike websites that are scamming customers.  Attorney General Office Press Secretary Ruth Wisher says it’s call cybersquatting…

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She also cautions against making online purchases on public wifi networks.