by LRN News

10:30 AM Newscast

Coach O has captivated Tiger Nation, and could be set to wrap up the best regular season in six years for the Purple and Gold. Matt Doyle has more.

Cut 3 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

A Lake Charles man was rescued by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries in Cameron Parish. According to the man, he was duck hunting on a kayak when he got lost trying to find his way back to the launch. Authorities received the report when he was overdue to return and located the man the next morning. The man claims he had no cellular service to call for help. He was taken to a hospital to be treated for mild hypothermia.

A Mandeville couple has something additional to be thankful for as they were cleaning house preparing for family coming into town and found a winning lottery ticket, just two weeks shy of expiration. The ticket was valued at 1.8 million dollars, as it was the sole jackpot-winning ticket from a June drawing. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson BreAnne Frye says the ticket was found on a nightstand.

Cut 10 (11) “…the ticket expired.”

Frye added the couple plans on putting the winnings toward their retirement.

The Louisiana tradition of frying a turkey for Thanksgiving can be disastrous if not done correctly. The holiday can result in a cornucopia of calls to first responders. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says to make sure your frying pot is on grass or concrete, not on a wooden surface. Also, that it is far enough away from anything combustible.

Cut 4 (07) “…from any structure.″

11.21.18

by Jeff Palermo

9:30 LRN Newscast November 21

A Mandeville couple cleaning the house for Thanksgiving ends up finding a lottery ticket from June that’s worth one-point-eight million dollars. The winning ticket was on a nightstand, two weeks from expiring. Louisiana lotto spokesperson BreAnne Frye says Harold and Tina Ehrenberg claimed their prize this week….
cut 11 (09) “…many crazy plans”
The ticket was for the June sixth lotto drawing and purchased in Metairie.

The Ehrenbergs can purchase a bunch of turkeys for Thanksgiving with their new found fortune. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says if you are frying a turkey, prepare the area around the fryer to prevent a bad accident…
cut 6 (12) “….turkey frying experience”
Browning says also make sure your frying pot is on grass or concrete, not a wooden structure.

LSU is ranked seventh in the latest college football playoff rankings heading into the final game of the regular season. Sirius XM College Football Sports Nation host and Athlon Sports writer, Braden Gall, says Coach Ed Orgeron and the Tigers are one of the best stories of college football this year…
cut 15 (10) “…personal level”
LSU will visit Texas A-and-M on Saturday. The Tigers have won eight in a row against the Aggies.

McNeese has fired head football coach Lance Guidry after three seasons. Guidry compiled a 21-12 record in Lake Charles, but never led the Cowboys into the F-C-S playoffs.

Former Congressman Chris John has stepped down as President of the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association. John has led the lobbying organization since 2007.

11.21.18

by Jeff Palermo

8:30 LRN Newscast

A federal judge in Mississippi has ruled that an abortion ban after 15 weeks is unconstitutional. That means a similar law passed in Louisiana this year will not go into effect anytime soon. Louisiana’s 15-week abortion ban only goes into effect if the federal court upholds the law in Mississippi. It’s unclear if the Mississippi governor will appeal the decision.

State Fire Marshal Butch Browning has tips on keeping you and your family safe this holiday. Kevin Barnhart has more…
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A Mandeville couple had a one-point-eight million dollar lottery ticket in their home for weeks until they finally claimed their grand prize this week at Louisiana Lottery headquarters. Louisiana Lotto spokesperson BreAnne Frye says Harold and Tina Ehrenberg came across the winning ticket while cleaning the house. They purchased the ticket in early June…
cut 12 (09) “…for 17,948 dollars”
Frye says the winning ticket was set to expire in two weeks.

In two-plus seasons, LSU’s Ed Orgeron has won over many Tiger fans as the team has a chance to win 10-regular season games for the first time since 2012. Sirius XM College Football Sports Nation host and writer at Athlon, Braden Gall, says Orgeron’s start at LSU has been a great story, but…
cut 14 (10) “….LSU fans expect’
LSU is seeking its eighth straight win over Texas A-and-M on Saturday.

11.21.18

by Jeff Palermo

7:30 LRN Newscast November 21

Governor John Bel Edwards on his “Ask the Governor” radio show said he’s more encouraged about the possibility of raising the minimum wage in Louisiana after Arkansas decided to raise their wage to 11-dollars an hour by 2021. Raising the minimum wage has been a campaign promise for the governor and he’ll push the legislature to pass legislation next year…
cut 8 (10) “…25 cents”
Edwards will make the push when the regular session convenes in April.

Prior to the season, LSU was picked to finish 5th in the seven-team SEC West, but the Fighting Tigers could end up winning 10 regular season games, if they defeat Texas A&M on Saturday. SiriusXM College Football Sports Nation host Braden Gall was one of those who didn’t expect much from this group of Tigers….
cut 13 (09) “…for him”
The latest college football rankings came out last night and LSU is still ranked seventh.

Shreveport police have arrested a 13-year-old who is accused of shooting a pizza delivery driver earlier this month. 28-year-old Lester McGee was gunned down two days after starting with Domino’s. The teen, who will not be identified because of his age, surrendered to Shreveport Police and he was accompanied by his mother.

A simple task of holiday house cleaning has resulted in a couple coming up with enough cash to just buy a whole new house. Kevin Barnhart has the story….
Voicer 2 (31) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”

11.21.18

by Jeff Palermo

6:45 LRN Sportscast

Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport has returned to practice on a limited basis. Davenport is trying to come back from a toe injury that has sidelined him since the win over the Vikings.

Rookie wide receiver Tre’Quan Smith was also limited at practice yesterday with a foot injury. It’s unknown if wide receiver Brandon Marshall will make his Saints debut.

UL-Lafayette and ULM will face each other Saturday at Malone Stadium with first place on the line in the Sun Belt West Division. Both teams are 6-5 overall, 4-3 in conference and in a three-way tie with Arkansas State. Cajuns Coach Billy Napier says one of their top priorities against the Warhawks is to slow down their quarterback Caleb Evans…
Cut 16 (18) “…for you”
Kick-off on Saturday is at 2 PM.

McNeese has fired head football coach Lance Guidry after three seasons. Guidry compiled a 21-12 record in Lake Charles, but never led the Cowboys into the F-C-S playoffs.

Nicholls Quarterback Chase Fourcade has been named Southland Player of the Year.

11.21.18

by Jeff Palermo

6:30 LRN Newscast November 21

Governor Edwards, on Ask The Governor, said minimum wage increase successes in other southern states have galvanized his administration and their allies to push for a pay raise for working class Louisianans again in the next legislative session. Corporate lobbies like the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry oppose the increased pay but…
Cut 7 (09) “…meaningful”
Edwards he wants to see the minimum wage increase from $7.25 an hour to $8.50 an hour.

Many Louisianians will enjoy a fried turkey tomorrow for Thanksgiving. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says there are a couple of don’ts when it comes to frying a turkey….
cut 5 (07) “….frying of turkey experience”
Also make sure the turkey fryer is far enough away from anything combustible.

A Mandeville couple doing some house cleaning, found a winning lottery ticket worth one-point-eight million dollars, just two weeks shy of expiration. It was the sole jackpot-winning ticket from a June drawing. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson BreAnne Frye says the ticket was found on a nightstand.
Cut 10 (11) “…the ticket expired.”
The winners receive one-point-two million dollars after state and federal tax withholdings.

Former Congressman Chris John has stepped down as President of the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association. John has led the lobbying organization since 2007.

11.20.18

by Jeff Palermo

LRN AM Newscall November 21

State Fire Marshal Butch Browning has tips on keeping you and your family safe this holiday.

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”

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A simple task of holiday house cleaning has resulted in a couple coming up with enough cash to just buy a whole new house. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 2 (31) “Im Kevin Barnhart”

Cut 3 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

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Cut 4 (07) “…from any structure.″

Browning says the main reason for a turkey fry turning into a fiery situation is due to the grease overflowing from the frying pot. So how do you avoid that?

Cut 5 (07) “…frying of turkey experience.”

Browning says preparation of the area surrounding the fryer can contribute to the prevention of an emergency.

Cut 6 (12) “…turkey frying experience.”

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Cut 7 (09) “…meaningful”

Edwards has stuck to his guns on the issue since his 2015 election, where he made raising the minimum a key plank in his platform. While Arkansas jumped to 11 an hour, and Missouri voted in 12 over time, Edwards says he plans to pursue what he calls his modest campaign pledge….

Cut 8 (10) “…25 cents.”

But a legislative leader on minimum wage issues says 8.50 an hour may not cut it this time around. New Orleans Senator Troy Carter says after three years of zero progress, he’s looking at a more ambitious plan than what the Governor is proposing.

Cut 9 (08) “…increase.”

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Cut 10 (11) “…the ticket expired.”

Frye says of the couple’s plans with their winnings…

Cut 11 (09) “…many crazy plans.”

Frye says it’s not just the couple that is seeing a nice return on the ticket purchase as the seller will also be receiving a generous kick back.

Cut 12 (09) “…for $17,948.”

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Coach O is closing in on ten wins, which would be the best regular season for number 7 ranked LSU in six seasons after opening in August under a cloud of uncertainty as most fans, if they were being honest, really didn’t expect much. Sirius XM College Football Sports Nation host Braden Gall says the Tigers are still rough on one side of the ball, but taken as a whole, they’re rolling.

Cut 13 (09) “…for him.”

Orgeron, if he beats A&M Saturday, and wins his bowl game, could be looking at 20 wins in two seasons. It’s an impressive overall start, but he’s yet to even be competitive in his two games against Alabama. Gall says O’s start has been a great story, but it don’t mean a thing if his failures against Saban persist.

Cut 14 (10) “…LSU fans expect.”

That being said Gall noted there’s few professionals on earth with the same level of passion for the Purple and Gold. The writer and host says Orgeron is a perfect fit in Baton Rouge, and while there’s still certainly plenty of questions, the head coach seems to have won the love of Tiger Town.

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O looks set to build on that success with the 5th ranked recruiting class according to 24/7 sports.

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UL-Lafayette and ULM will face each other Saturday at Malone Stadium with first place on the line in the Sun Belt West Division. Both teams are 6-5 overall, 4-3 in conference and in a three-way tie with Arkansas State. Cajuns Coach Billy Napier says one of their top priorities in slowing down the Warhawks is to slow down their quarterback Caleb Evans…

Cut 16 (18) “…for you”

The Cajuns have won three of their last four to put them in a position to possibly play in the Sun Belt Conference championship game. Napier likes the development of his team…

Cut 17 (25) “right way”

11.20.18

by Jeff Palermo

16:45 LRN Sportscast November 20

With the Rams historic 54-51 win over the Chiefs on Monday night, Los Angeles keeps pace with New Orleans for the top seed in the NFC playoffs. The Saints still own the tie breaker, thanks to their head-to-head win over the Rams.

New Orleans will host Atlanta Thanksgiving night and if the Saints score 40 or more points, they will become the first NFL team to score 40 or more points in seven games during a season.

The Saints defense has also been very impressive in recent games. They’ve held three of their last four opponents to 20 points or less, which is big in today’s offensive minded NFL. Defensive End Cameron Jordan says getting off to a good start is a big key…
cut 13 (12) “….landslide”
Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport returned to practice. He’s missed the last few weeks with a toe injury.

LSU is getting ready to close out the regular season on Saturday against Texas A-and-M. Tigers Coach Ed Orgerons ays protecting quarterback Joe Burrow will be a key…
cut 17 (17) “….our offense”
The Tigers are 2.5 point underdog against the Aggies. Texas a-and-M has lost seven straight to LSU.

McNeese announces head football coach Lance Guidry will not return as head coach. Guidry compiled a 21-12 record in three seasons in Lake Charles. Athletic Director Bruce Hemphill says a national search for a new head coach begins immediately.

Nicholls Quarterback Chase Fourcade was named the Southland’s Player of the Year. Fourcade threw for 2,447 yards and 19 touchdowns to lead the Colonels to a conference co-championship.

11.20.18

by Jeff Palermo

3:30 LRN Newscast November 20

A judge has ruled the Vermilion Parish School Board broke the state’s open meeting law when they threw out a teacher who spoke against a 30-thousand dollar raise for Superintendent Jerome Puyua (PEE-oh) during a January board meeting. The dustup drew national media attention and Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry says he’s begun an education campaign to help government bodies follow the rules when it comes to public comment…
cut 8 (11) “….that helps”
The judge also threw out Superintendent Puyau’s 30-thousand raise.

A 105-year prison sentence has been handed down against 56-year-old Douglas Holley, who was convicted of a crime in which detonated a homemade bomb in an effort to kill a veterinarian and his wife. The bomb did not hurt Bobby Hewlett and their wife of Bossier Parish. Holley worked as a horse farm handyman and prospectors say he was upset they couldn’t save his horse from dying.

The Republican Study Committee for the 116th Congress has a new chairman and he’s from Louisiana. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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The Saints are making their case as the best team in the NFL, winning nine in a row. Running back Mark Ingram says they are rolling
Cut 11 (13) “…at you”

11.20.18

by Jeff Palermo

LRN PM Newscall November 20

The Republican Study Committee for the 116^th Congress has a new chairman and he’s from Louisiana. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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The School Board meeting in Vermilion Parish where a teacher was forcibly removed after questioning the Superintendent’s pay raise has been legally voided by the courts. Jeff Palermo has more.

Cut 2 (31) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

Representative Mike Johnson has been elected as the chairman of the Republican Study Committee for the 116^th Congress. Johnson appeared on Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster to discuss his new role. With 159 members, it’s the largest caucus of conservatives in Congress. Johnson says the size of the group makes it quite influential.

Cut 3 (08) “…group agrees upon.”

Johnson says the caucus has been around for 45 years with the goal of leading influence in the legislative agenda.

Cut 4 (09) “…in the house.″

Among the upcoming focuses of a Democrat-controlled House, Johnson says he’s hoping that the desire for further investigation into the President will not be fueled by conspiracy theories from the left.

Cut 5 (12) “…an impeachment effort.”

The Vermilion Parish School board has had their infamous January meeting voided by the courts. That’s the one where a teacher was dragged out of the room by a guard while questioning a Superintendent raise that was ultimately passed. Attorney General Jeff Landry says those actions violated Open Meeting Laws, making the meeting…

Cut 6 (09) “over again”

The educator, Deyshia Hargrave, was questioning Superintendent Jerome Puyau’s 30,000 dollar raise when she was forcibly removed.

Landry says it’s a win for justice and the rule of law, and sends a strong message to other municipalities that free speech must be respected at public meetings. He says this one was one of the most clear-cut violations of Open Meeting Laws he’s seen.

Cut 7 (09) “…agreed.”

So, to try and avoid another dustup like this one, a dustup that drew national attention from media and civil rights organizations, Landry has begun an education campaign.

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The ruling came from Judge David Smith in the 15^th Judicial District Court.

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Two are under arrest in connection to the October 14^th shooting death of a Lafayette area boxer, 28-year-old Brandon Broussard. Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s spokesperson John Mowell says authorities apprehended 41-year-old Shavis Toby yesterday.

Cut 9 (12) “Center.”

Both suspects are facing Second Degree Murder charges.

Mowell says the second suspect was nabbed by Marshal’s in another state.

Cut 10 (09) “…been arrested.“

Mowell says they’re withholding that second suspect’s name until he’s transported back to Louisiana.

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The Saints are making their case as the best team in the NFL. New Orleans has scored 45 points or more in its last three games and the Black and Gold offense is one more impressive performance away from most 40 point games in a single season. Running back Mark Ingram says they are rolling

Cut 11 (13) “…at you”

The Saints have won nine straight for the first time since 2009, the year they won the Super Bowl. Ingram says the team is on an amazing run

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