07:30 LRN Sportscast

The Pelicans are moving on to the Western Conference playoffs after a 105 to 98 win over the Sacramento Kings last night. Brandon Ingram led the way with 24 points, six rebounds and six assists. New Orleans will begin a best of seven series with the Thunder on Sunday night in Oklahoma City.

This afternoon at 3 PM, the LSU gymnastics squad will go after its first national championship in program history. They will compete against Utah, Florida and Cal. Utah is looking for its 10th national championship in women’s gymnastics, which would tie a record. Florida is seeking its fourth and Cal is fresh off a Pac-12 title and they’ve flipped flopped with LSU for most of the season as the second ranked team in the country. College Gym News co-managing editor Brandif Heffner likes LSU’s depth…
cut 8 (08) “….championship final”
The Tigers will start on floor, their best event.

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The LSU Tigers began the second half of SEC play with a 12-1 win over Missouri in seven innings. Gage Jump struck out a career high 14. Jared Jones hit his 16th home run, Hayden Travinski hit his 11th, Brady Neal blasted his sixth home run and Steven Milam hit his first. Game two is at 4 PM today.

14th ranked U-L Lafayette’s 14 game winning streak in the Sun Belt ended with a nine to one loss to Coastal Carolina. The two teams will play a doubleheader at noon today.

Southern Miss defeated ULM 14 to 3.

Ethan Bates hit a two run homer in the seventh inning to snap a three-three tie and Louisiana Tech went on to beat 25th ranked Dallas Baptist five to three. Bates also picked up his eleventh save of the season.

UNO edged McNeese six to five, Nicholls clobbered Houston Christian 14 to 2, U-I-W swept a doubleheader from Northwestern State and Grambling defeated Alcorn State 28 to 3.

5:30 LRN Newscast April 19

Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will move forward with her motion to vacate U S House Speaker Mike Johnson if he puts a Ukraine aid bill up for a vote. A divided House Republican caucus led to the removal of Johnson’s predecessor. But LSU political science professor Robert Hogan says the desire for a new speaker is not as strong as it was before…

Cut 4 (08) “…seeing now ” 

U.S. Department of Homeland Security has launched the Know2Protect campaign to educate parents about the dangers of online sexual exploitation and abuse of children. The problem is rampant in Louisiana and the State Attorney General’s office indicates an almost 100-percent increase in cases from 2022. Special Agent Jessica Zuppardo says…

Cut 10 (10) “…reporting it.”

 

Buckle UP in Your Truck Campaign begins next week as Law Enforcement focuses on pickup truck drivers wearing seatbelts. Because trucks are large and heavy, DOTD Spokesperson, Gregory Fischer believes Pickup Truck Drivers may have an elevated sense of safety causing some to feel comfortable unbuckled…

Cut 13 (13) “…big trouble.”

LSU could win its first national championship in gymnastics Saturday. College Gym News co-managing editor Brandif  Heffner says Cal, Florida, and Utah are more than capable of winning a national championship as well, but the Tigers benefit from having the best gymnast in the country….

Cut 7 (10) “…in the final”  

The championship begins at 3pm Saturday.

 

4:45 LRN Sportscast

It’s win or go home for the Pelicans tonight as they host Sacramento in an elimination play-in game. New Orleans needs to beat the Kings in order to advance into the Western Conference playoffs as the eighth seed and play Oklahoma City. The Pels will have to do it without Zion Williamson, who is sidelined by a hamstring injury. Host of the Locked on Pelicans podcast, Jake Madison, says the Pelicans other two big stars, Brandon Ingram and C-J McCollum will need to step up…
Cut 16 (15) “…on Sunday.”
Tip off at the Smoothie King Center is at 8:30.

In college baseball…LSU faces a must win series as they are in Missouri. 14th ranked Ragin Cajuns will go up against 19th ranked Coastal Carolina for the next three days in Conway, South Carolina. Louisiana Tech back on the road this weekend to face 25th ranked Dallas Baptist.

LSU has advanced to the final four of the NCAA Gymnastics championships after posting the highest score among the eight teams that reached the semifinals. The other three finalists are Cal, Florida and Utah, but College Gym News co-managing editor Brandif Heffner, says LSU has the depth and the best gymnast in the country….
cut 7 (10) “…in the final”
Two-time defending national champion Oklahoma failed to advance to the finals after suffering falls on vault and beam last night. The national championship meet is at 3 PM Saturday.

In college football…LSU safety Ryan Yaites and cornerback Jeremiah Hughes have entered the transfer portal. Yaites had 16 tackles as a true freshman last season, while Hughes played mostly special teams.

The NCAA’s Playing Rules oversight committee has voted to allow helmet communications so plays can be relayed to the players that way and the two-minute warning is coming to college football at the end of each half.

The Arena Football League team the Voodoo was scheduled to play their first game next Saturday in Lake Charles, but instead the team will have its home games in Lafayette at the Blackham Coliseum. Head coach James Shiver put out a statement that because of ongoing issues for months, his bosses decided it was best to move the team to Lafayette.

4:30 LRN Newscast April 19

House Speaker Mike Johnson of Benton’s political future is on the line as the US House is scheduled to vote on Saturday to provide funding for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. LSU political science professor Robert Hogan says far right Republicans oppose additional funding to Ukraine.

Cut 3 (11) “…as speaker” 

U.S. Department of Homeland Security has launched the Know2Protect campaign to educate parents about the dangers of online sexual exploitation and abuse of children. Special Agent Jessica Zuppardo says you can learn more at dhs-dot-gov Know 2 Protect, that’s with the number two.

Cut 9 (12) “…the police.” 

Oklahoma stumbles at the NCAA gymnastics championships, giving LSU an excellent chance to win its first national title.

Cut 2 (32)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo” 

 

According to the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission the state has the 3rd highest rate of pick-up truck fatalities so next week officers will focus on them with the Buckle UP in Your Truck Campaign. DOTD Spokesperson, Gregory Fischer…

Cut 12 (10) “…their seatbelts” 

 

3:30 PM Newscast April 19

A dramatic rescue this week in Lake Charles as Lake Charles police officers rescued a a female trapped inside a car sinking in the river. Cpl. James Gruspier saw the car, called for help, and swam to the car. The occupant who could not swim was terrified. Gruspier along with Sgt. Ryan Magee and Officer Brennan Hoover with a flotation device were able to free the panicking occupant as the car was swept into the current on its way to quickly sinking. The three officers formed a circle around the occupant and swam her safely to shore.

With the 3rd highest rate of pickup truck fatalities Louisiana Law enforcement will be out in force next week. DOTD Spokesperson, Gregory Fischer says during the Buckle Up in Your Truck campaign, there’s an opportunity for state Law enforcement to receive extra funding for overtime patrols, but Fischer says It’s not about issuing tickets. He hopes the desire to avoid a ticket will help pickup drivers establish the habit of buckling up…

Cut  14 (09) “…these things.” 

The U-S House is expected to take a vote on Saturday to send foreign aid to Ukraine and Israel, a move that puts Mike Johnson’s position as House Speaker in jeopardy. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (32)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

LSU could win its first national championship in gymnastics on Saturday. They will compete against Utah, Florida and Cal, but not Oklahoma. The two-time defending champion Sooners suffered multiple falls in the semifinals and they are out. College Gym News co-managing editor Brandif Heffner

Cut 6  (10) “..slight edge.” 

2:30 PM Newscast April 19

House Speaker Mike Johnson of Benton’s political future is on the line as the US House is scheduled to vote on Saturday to provide funding for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. Johnson has separated the foreign aid package into separate bills but Republican hardliners are demanding that any foreign aid bill be tied to strong border security policies. LSU political science professor Robert Hogan says Johnson is doing what he thinks is right and is not worrying about the political ramifications…

Cut 5 (11)  “..United States.”

 

As part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Know2Protect campaign to educate parents about the dangers of online sexual exploitation and abuse of children, Special Agent Jessica Zuppardo says if your child is a victim of such abuse do not to delete any messages, don’t engage with the perpetrator, and contact local law enforcement.

Cut 11 (12) “…law enforcement.”

 

LSU could win its first national championship in gymnastics Saturday. They will compete against Utah, Florida and Cal. Utah is looking to tie a record with a 10th national championship. Florida is seeking its fourth and Cal is fresh off a Pac-12 title. But College Gym News co-managing editor Brandif Heffner likes LSU’s depth…

Cut 8 (08) “…championship final.” 

 

Buckle UP in Your Truck Campaign begins next week as Law Enforcement focuses on pickup truck drivers wearing seatbelts. Because trucks are large and heavy, DOTD Spokesperson, Gregory Fischer believes Pickup Truck Drivers may have an elevated sense of safety causing some to feel comfortable unbuckled…

Cut 13 (13) “…big trouble.”

1:30 PM News April 19

Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene has said she will move forward with her motion to vacate U S House Speaker Mike Johnson if he puts a Ukraine aid bill up for a vote in the House. A divided House Republican caucus led to the removal of Johnson’s predecessor, Kevin McCarthy, last October. But LSU political science professor Robert Hogan says the desire for a new House Speaker is not as strong as it was last Fall…

Cut 4 (08) “…seeing now ” 

U.S. Department of Homeland Security has launched the Know2Protect campaign to educate parents about the dangers of online sexual exploitation and abuse of children. The problem is rampant in Louisiana and the State Attorney General’s office indicates an almost 100-percent increase in cases from 2022. Special Agent Jessica Zuppardo  says…

Cut 10 (10) “…reporting it.”

Oklahoma stumbles at the NCAA gymnastic championships, giving LSU an excellent chance to win its first national title.

Cut 2 (32)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo” 

Louisiana has the 3rd highest rate of pickup truck fatalities according to the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and next week some Law enforcement officers will be focused on pickup truck drivers during the Buckle UP in Your Truck Campaign. DOTD Spokesperson, Gregory Fischer…

Cut 12 (10) “…their seatbelts” 

LRN PM Newscall April 19

The U-S House is expected to take a vote on Saturday to send foreign aid to Ukraine and Israel, a move that puts Mike Johnson’s position as House Speaker in jeopardy. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (32)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

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Oklahoma stumbles at the NCAA gymnastic championships, giving LSU an excellent chance to win its first national title in gymnastics. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (32)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo” 

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House Speaker Mike Johnson of Benton’s political future is on the line as the US House is scheduled to vote on Saturday to provide funding for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. LSU political science professor Robert Hogan says far right Republicans oppose additional funding to Ukraine

Cut 3 (11) “…as speaker” 

Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene has said she will move forward with her motion to vacate Johnson if he puts a Ukraine aid bill up for a vote in the House. A divided House Republican caucus led to the removal of Johnson’s predecessor, Kevin McCarthy, last October. But Hogan says the desire for a new House Speaker is not as strong as it was last Fall…

Cut 4 (08) “…seeing now ” 

Johnson has separated the foreign aid package into separate bills, so lawmakers will vote specifically on whether the U-S should send 60-billion dollars to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia.

Republican hardliners have demanded that any foreign aid bill must be tied to strong border security policies. Hogan says Johnson is doing what he thinks is right and is not worrying about the political ramifications…

Cut 5 (11)  “..United States.”

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LSU could win its first national championship in gymnastics on Saturday. They will compete against Utah, Florida and Cal, but not Oklahoma. The two-time defending champion Sooners suffered multiple falls in the semifinals and they are out. College Gym News co-managing editor Brandif Heffner

Cut 6  (10) “..slight edge.” 

Heffner says Cal, Florida and Utah are more than capable of winning a national championship as well, but the Tigers benefit from having the best gymnast in the country….

Cut 7 (10) “…in the final”  

Utah is looking for its 10th national championship in women’s gymnastics, which would tie a record. Florida is seeking its fourth and Cal is fresh off a Pac-12 title and they’ve flipped flopped with LSU for most of the season as the second ranked team in the country. But Heffner likes LSU’s depth…

Cut 8 (08) “…championship final.” 

The NCAA Championships will begin at 3 PM on Saturday.

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U.S. Department of Homeland Security has launched the Know2Protect campaign to educate parents about the dangers of online sexual exploitation and abuse of children. Special Agent Jessica Zuppardo says you can learn more at dhs-dot-gov Know 2 Protect, that’s with the number two.

Cut 9 (12) “…the police.” 

The problem is rampant in Louisiana and the State Attorney General’s office indicates an almost 100-percent increase in cases from 2022. Zuppardo says there are two reasons they are seeing an increase…

Cut 10 (10) “…reporting it.”

If your child is a victim of such abuse Zuppardo says not to delete any messages, don’t engage with the perpetrator, and to contact local law enforcement.

Cut 11 (12) “…law enforcement.”

https://www.dhs.gov/know2protect

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Louisiana has the 3rd highest rate of pickup truck fatalities according to the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and this week some Law enforcement officers will be focused on pickup truck drivers during the Buckle UP in Your Truck Campaign. Why the special focus? DOTD Spokesperson, Gregory Fischer…

Cut 12 (10) “…their seatbelts” 

Because trucks are large and heavy, Fischer believes Pickup Truck Drivers may have an elevated sense of safety causing some to feel comfortable unbuckled…

Cut 13 (13) “…big trouble.”

During the campaign, there’s an opportunity for state Law enforcement to receive extra funding for overtime patrols, but Fischer says It’s not about issuing tickets. He hopes the desire to avoid a ticket will help pickup drivers establish the habit of buckling up…

Cut  14 (09) “…these things.” 

The Buckle Up in Your Truck campaign runs through Saturday, April 27th.

12:30 LRN Newscast April 19

The U-S House is expected to take a vote on Saturday to send foreign aid to Ukraine and Israel, a move that puts Mike Johnson’s position as House Speaker in jeopardy. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (32)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

In Lafourche Parish detectives are investigating two Thursday night shootings, one in Raceland, and the other in Thibodeaux that resulted in four injuries. There’s no evidence the two are related and Sheriff Craig Webre is asking for the public’s help in both investigations.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security has launched the Know2Protect campaign to educate parents about the dangers of online sexual exploitation and abuse of children. Special Agent Jessica Zuppardo says you can learn more at dhs-dot-gov Know 2 Protect, that’s with the number two.

Cut 9 (12) “…the police.” 

LSU could win its first national championship in gymnastics tomorrow. College Gym News co-managing editor Brandif Heffner says Cal, Florida, and Utah are more than capable of winning a national championship as well, but the Tigers benefit from having the best gymnast in the country….

Cut 7 (10) “…in the final”  

The championship begins at 3pm Saturday.

11:30 LRN Newscast

House Speaker Mike Johnson of Benton’s political future is on the line as the US House is scheduled to vote on Saturday to provide funding for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. LSU political science professor Robert Hogan says far right Republicans oppose additional funding to Ukraine
Cut 3 (11) “…as speaker”
Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene has said she will move forward with her motion to vacate Johnson if he puts a Ukraine aid bill up for a vote in the House.

Rural and Smaller Louisiana towns now have Faster internet thanks to a 290 Million dollar upgrade just completed by T-Mobile. 92% of Louisiana Parishes now have access to mid-band ultra capacity 5-G. T-Mobile Vice President Jennifer Silveira…
Cut 8 (11) “…our network.”

It’s awaiting a hearing in the House Criminal Justice Committee, but teacher unions are opposed to legislation that would allow administrators and certified teachers to possess a gun inside a school. Some are concerned about allowing guns in a firearm-free zone. But Greenwell Springs Representative Lauren Ventrella says gun-free zones do not matter to someone who wants to kill multiple people…
Cut 12 (13) “…when called.”

LSU could win its first national championship in gymnastics on Saturday. They will compete against Utah, Florida and Cal, but not Oklahoma. The two-time defending champion Sooners suffered multiple falls in the semifinals and they are out. College Gym News co-managing editor Brandif Heffner…
cut 6 (10) “…slight edge”
The NCAA Championships will begin at 3 PM on Saturday.