12:30 LRN Newscast

Louisiana lawmakers have succeeded in overriding the governor’s veto of a bill that bans doctors from performing a medical procedure that attempts to alter the biological sex of a minor. Pollock Representative Gabe Firment has called the bill the “Stop Harming Our Kids Act”….
Cut 23 (13) “…gender dysphoria”
But New Orleans Representative Jason Hughes agreed with the governor’s veto message that the legislation is unconstitutional….
Cut 24 (12) “…normal children”
Governor Edwards predicts the courts will determine this bill is unconstitutional.

Advocates have filed court papers seeking a judge’s order that would remove the incarcerated youth that are housed at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola. They are concerned the lack of air conditioning and putting the teens in solitary confinement is not good for their physical and mental health. Southern Poverty Law Center senior policy analyst Delvin Davis is urging the state to reform Louisiana’s juvenile justice system…
cut 10 (09) “…incarceration”
The Office of Juvenile Justice says they do not comment on legal action.

LSU Catcher Alex Milazzo told Tiger Rag radio last night that he plans to suit up for the Purple and Gold one last time.…
Cut 12 (13) “…play here.”
Milazzo has been with the Tigers since 2020.

11:30 LRN Newscast

Twenty-four people who are closely associated with a Shreveport gang are facing federal charges for allegedly coming up with fake businesses in order to receive pandemic relief funds in order to buy guns. U-S Attorney Brandon Brown says all of the individuals indicted are facing at least a wire fraud charge…
cut 6 (13) “…violent crime organizations”
If convicted, the defendants face a sentence of up to 20 years in prison.

A Baton Rouge woman accused of killing her boyfriend and dumping his body at a local park is also the suspect in the 2021 murder of her ex-boyfriend. BRPD Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says 42-year-old Janice Frazier confessed to killing 34-year-old Christopher Holden last week, then admitted to murdering Emanie Anderson 2 years ago….:
Cut 7 (04) “degree murder”
McKneely cites domestic violence as motive.

Advocates are asking a judge to remove a group of juvenile inmates being held at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola. A court filing alleges the youth offenders are sleeping in hot conditions, they are isolated and forced to shower while shackled and handcuffed. Southern Poverty Law Center senior policy analyst Delvin Davis…
cut 9 (08) “…as whole”
The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice has no comment about the legal fight to remove incarcerate juveniles from Angola.

Tonight’s Powerball Jackpot of $1 billion dollars is the third largest jackpot ever for Powerball and the seventh largest in U.S. lottery history. Louisiana Lottery Spokesperson Dustin Annison says Powerball fever is spreading…
Cut 3 (10) “….normally play.”
The grand prize winner who opts to take the lump-sum payment will receive an estimated $517 million dollars before taxes.

11:40 LRN Sportscast July 19

Catcher Hayden Travinski announced he plans to return to LSU next season for his final year of eligibility after going undrafted in this year’s MLB draft. The Shreveport native played in 41 games this season batting .356 with 30 RBI and 10 home runs. He’ll join catcher Alex Milazzo who also announced his return to Baton Rouge on Tiger Rag Radio Tuesday night. Milazzo, who’s spent the last four years at LSU started 25 games last year and appeared in 53. They’ll join sophomore Brady Neal who started 26 games last season.

New Mississippi State Head Coach Zach Arnett got the chance to speak to reporters at SEC Media Days yesterday. While the Bulldogs may be experiencing some major coaching changes, Arnett says they have many returning starters this year including the top two tacklers in the SEC, linebackers Jett Johnson and Nathaniel Watson…

Cut 20 (14)  “…they didn’t”  

LSU opens SEC play in Starkville September 16th.

 

After setting the SEC single-season strikeout record, LSU Pitcher Paul Skenes isn’t done yet. The first overall pick has agreed to a $9.2 million dollar deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates making him the highest paid MLB draft pick ever. He passes the mark previously set by 2020 top pick Spencer Torkelson who inked an $8.4 million deal with the Tigers. Skenes will begin his pro career in the Florida Complex League.

First year auburn Head Coach Hugh Freeze spoke to media about his plans to turn the program around after two losing seasons. The first step for Freeze has been in recruiting, adding 42 new players to the roster since last season ended. Freeze says the resource at Auburn have made recruiting easy, but he doesn’t underestimate the challenge of coaching a new roster…

Cut 18 (17) “…to this” 

LSU will host Auburn October 14th.

10:30 LRN Newscast

Louisiana Republican-controlled Legislature overrode the governor’s veto of a bill that would prohibit doctors from performing sex-altering procedures on minors. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 3 (43)  “….I’m Jeff Palermo”

A woman in Baton Rouge accused of killing her boyfriend and dumping him at a city park over the weekend is now a suspect in the 2021 murder of her ex-boyfriend. On Saturday, authorities begin investigating the death of 34-year-old Christopher Holden. BRPD Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says 42-year-old Janice Frazier then admitted to murdering Emanie Anderson 2 years ago….:

Cut 8 (05) “…Mr. Anderson.’”

Frazier now faces two second-degree murder charges.

The Office of State Parks launches a pilot project that helps visitors to recyclable aluminum cans and plastic bottles at four different state parks. Pontchartrain Conservancy Executive Director Kristi Trail says recyclable bins did not exist in state parks prior to this initiative …

Cut 11 (08)  “…the park.”

The program has rolled out at the Fontainebleau, Fairview-Riverside, Tickfaw, and Bogue Chitto.

09:30 LRN Newscast, July 19th

Lawmakers successfully overrode Governor John Bel Edwards’ veto of a bill that would ban doctors from performing sex altering procedures on minors. St. Martinville Senator Fred Mills voted no as he believes the Legislature should not get involved in the relationship between a doctor and a child…:
Cut 16 (10) “any of that”
Expect the bill to face a legal challenge.

A woman in Baton Rouge accused of killing her boyfriend and dumping him at a city park is now a suspect in the 2021 murder of her ex-boyfriend. BRPD Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says 42-year-old Janice Frazier indicated domestic violence was a factor…:
Cut 9 (09) “being involved”
Frazier was booked on two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of obstruction of justice.

24 people closely affiliated with a Shreveport gang are indicted on charges related to CARES Act fraud. U.S. Attorney Brandon Brown says the defendants manufactured a variety of artificial businesses in order to fraudulently receive pandemic relief dollars…:
Cut 5 (11) “money that way”
He said they were able to receive anywhere from $20,000 to $200,000. Prosecution is underway for those individuals.

The Louisiana Office of State Parks launched a new recycling pilot project for cans and plastic bottles at four state parks. Pontchartrain Conservancy Executive Director Kristi Trail says collection totals will be recorded on a bi-weekly basis to determine the program’s success:
Cut 12 (08) “…going forever”

08:30 LRN Newscast, July 19th

The Louisiana House and Senate voted Tuesday to override Governor John Bel Edwards’ veto of a bill that prohibits doctors from performing a medical procedure that attempts to alter the biological sex of a minor.
New Orleans Representative Jason Hughes agreed with the governor’s veto message that the legislation is unconstitutional..:
Cut 14 (12) “normal children”
Pollok Representative Gabe Firment says 20 other states have passed bills like his…:
Cut 15 (12) “medical experiments”
This is the only veto lawmakers have successfully overridden. The session must end Saturday.

The Mega Millions jackpot did not see a winner in last night’s drawing, so it now grows to $720 million. New Powerball numbers will be picked tonight with the game’s third largest jackpot in history at an estimated $1 billion dollars. Louisiana has still seen big winners with Monday’s Powerball producing at least two $50,000 tickets in the state, and Mega Millions hit a ticket worth $10,000 out of Reserve.

24 individuals associated with a Shreveport street gang have been indicted for a CARES Act fraud scheme. Kace Kieschnick has the story:
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Kace Kieschnick”

07:30 LRN Newscast, July 19th

The Republican controlled Louisiana Legislature overrides the governor’s veto of a ban on doctors from performing medical procedures on children designed to change their biological sex. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
Cut 3 (43) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

A woman in Baton Rouge accused of killing her boyfriend and dumping him at a city park is now a suspect in the 2021 murder of her ex-boyfriend. BRPD Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says 42-year-old Janice Frazier confessed to killing 34-year-old Christopher Holden last week, then admitted to murdering Emanie Anderson 2 years ago….:
Cut 7 (04) “degree murder”
McKneely cites domestic violence as motive.

U.S. Attorney Brandon Brown says 24 people closely associated with a Shreveport street gang are facing charges related to a CARES Act fraud scheme. Brown says the defendants took advantage of small business pandemic relief loans to fund criminal activity…:
Cut 4 (12) “vulnerable state”
All 24 defendants face counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and varying charges or wire fraud.

 

06:45 LRN Sportscast, July 19th

After an All-American season where he helped guide LSU baseball to the NCAA Championship, it’s no surprise that pitcher Paul Skenes has inked a massive rookie contract. The No. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft signed a record contract with the Pittsburg Pirates, a $9.2 million dollar signing bonus.

From film study to Moneyball, sports analysis is always changing, and LSU Coach Brian Kelly says AI could be the next step in LSU’s recruiting process. Kace Kieschnick has more…:
Cut 21 (33) “….I’m Kace Kieschnick”

After hearing from LSU Monday at SEC Media Days, New Auburn Head Coach Hugh Freeze spoke yesterday. He says he’s hoping to rebuild the Auburn program after two losing seasons, but it starts with one position…:
CUT 17 (20) “that spot”

Mississippi State’s new Head Coach Zach Arnett also took the podium Tuesday. The Bulldog’s former defensive coordinator has the tall task of replacing the late Mike Leach who was known for his iconic Air Raid offense. Arnett says new coordinator Kevin Barbay brings a different approach…:
Cut 19 (21) “what they do”

06:30 LRN Newscast, July 19th

Louisiana lawmakers have succeeded in overriding the governor’s veto of a bill that bans doctors from performing a medical procedure that attempts to alter the biological sex of a minor. Pollock Representative Gabe Firment has called the bill the “Stop Harming Our Kids Act”:
Cut 13 (13) “gender dysphoria”
Governor John Bel Edwards issued a statement saying this is just the 2nd time he’s had a veto overridden and the first time the courts threw out the law, and he expects the same thing will happen with this bill.

The Office of State Parks has kicked off a new pilot recycling program. Bins will be placed at various parks to collect cans and plastic bottles. Pontchartrain Conservancy Executive Director Kristi Trail:
Cut 10 (09) “better use”

After arresting 42-year-old Janice Frazier in the shooting death of her boyfriend, Baton Rouge Police tell Teiko Foxx the suspect is connected to another unsolved murder of the woman’s ex…:
Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Teiko Foxx”

The Powerball drawing tonight is worth an estimated $1 Billion Dollars which is the third largest jackpot in history.

LRN AM Newscall July 19

24 individuals associated with a Shreveport street gang have been indicted for a CARES Act fraud scheme. Kace Kieschnick has the story…

Cut 1 (30)  “…I’m Kace Kieschnick”

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After arresting 42-year-old Janice Frazier in the shooting death of her boyfriend found Saturday, Baton Rouge authorities tell Teiko Foxx they have also connected Frazier to the unsolved murder of an ex-boyfriend.

Cut 2 (32)  “…I’m Teiko Foxx”

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The Republican controlled Louisiana Legislature overrides the governor’s veto of a ban on doctors from performing medical procedures on children designed to change their biological sex. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 3 (43)  “….I’m Jeff Palermo”

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U.S. Attorney Brandon Brown says 24 people closely associated with a Shreveport street gang are facing charges related to a CARES Act fraud scheme. Brown says the defendants defrauded the federal government of thousands of dollars by taking advantage of small business pandemic relief loans to fund criminal activity

Cut 4 (12)  “…vulnerable state.”

Brown says the defendants manufactured a variety of artificial businesses in order to fraudulently receive pandemic relief dollars…

Cut 5 (11)   “…money that way.”

All 24 defendants face counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and varying charges or wire fraud. If convicted, they could face up to 20 years in prison, 1 to 3 years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000. Brown says cases like this is why he became a federal prosecutor…

Cut 6 (13)  “…violent-crime organizations.”

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Authorities say a Baton Rouge woman arrested for killing her boyfriend over the weekend has also confessed to killing an ex-boyfriend in 2021. On Saturday, Baton Rouge Police detectives began investigating the shooting death of 34-year-old Christopher Holden, who was found dead in a park. Sergeant L’Jean McKneely says they determined 42-year-old Janice Frazier killed Holden and during questioning, they learned she was involved in another homicide…

Cut 7 (04) “…degree murder.”

McKneely says Frazier is not only facing a murder charge for fatally shooting Holden this past weekend, they now have a confession that she killed 29-year-old Emanie Anderson in October 2021…

Cut 8 (05) “…Mr. Anderson.’”

McKneely says detectives believe both murders are a result of domestic violence…

Cut 9 (09)  “…being involved.”

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The Office of State Parks kicks off a new pilot recycling project – Let Louisiana Shine Park Recycling Program – as recycling bins will be placed at four different state parks to collect aluminum cans and plastic drink bottles. Pontchartrain Conservancy Executive Director Kristi Trail says recycling bins help keep items out of the state’s waterways and off roadways…

Cut 10 (09) “…better use.”

The program has rolled out at the Fontainebleau, Fairview-Riverside, Tickfaw, and Bogue Chitto. Materials will be collected, sorted, and trash contamination will be removed. Trail says before this initiative, there was nowhere to separate recyclable materials…

Cut 11 (08)  “…the park.”

Trail says collection totals will be recorded on a bi-weekly basis to determine the program’s success rate…

Cut 12 (08)    “…going forever” 

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Louisiana lawmakers have succeeded in overriding the governor’s veto of a bill that bans doctors from performing a medical procedure that attempts to alter the biological sex of a minor. Pollock Representative Gabe Firment has called the bill the “Stop Harming Our Kids Act”….

Cut 13 (13) “…gender dysphoria” 

But New Orleans Representative Jason Hughes agreed with the governor’s veto message that the legislation is unconstitutional….

Cut 14 (12)  “…normal children” 

The House overrode the veto by five votes, on a 75-23 vote. Firment says 20 other states, including many in the South, have passed similar legislation

Cut 15 (12)  “…medical experiments.”

A federal judge last month struck down Arkansas version of the trans youth health care ban. Firment’s bill is set to go into effect in January. St. Martinville Senator Fred Mills voted no as he believes the Legislature should not get involved in the relationship between a patient and a child

Cut 16 (10) “..any of that”

The gender affirming care bill as some have called it, is the only bill that lawmakers successfully vetoed. The governor issued over two dozen vetoes from the recently completed legislative session.

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New Auburn Head Coach Hugh Freeze took the podium today at SEC Media Day. Freeze is known for his ability to turn programs around quickly after helping new FBS teams Arkansas St and Liberty to their first winning seasons and Ole Miss win its first SEC game in two years back in 2012. He’ll hope to help to rebuild Auburn after two losing seasons but says it starts with one position…

Cut 17 (20) “…that spot”

The first step for Freeze has been in recruiting adding 42 new players to the roster since last season ended. While Freeze thought Auburn might be an easier turnaround than his other rebuilds, he doesn’t underestimate the challenge of coaching a new roster…

Cut 18 (17) “…to this” 

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Mississippi State’s new Head Coach Zach Arnett spoke at SEC Media Days today. The Bulldog’s former defensive coordinator has the tall task of replacing the late Mike Leach which starts on the offensive side of the ball. Leach was known for his iconic Air Raid offense but Arnett says new coordinator Kevin Barbay brings a different approach…

Cut 19 (21) “…what they do.” 

While the Bulldogs may be experiencing some major coaching changes, they’ll have many returning players this year including the top two tacklers in the SEC, linebackers Jett Johnson and Nathaniel Watson. Arnett says they’ll be essential in the team’s success…

Cut 20 (14)  “…they didn’t”