16:45 LRN sportscast August 25

It’s game week and that means for the 13th ranked LSU Tigers they are just five days away from opening the season in Houston against 14th ranked Wisconsin….
cut 30 (11) “…big up front”
That’s Coach Les Miles giving a scouting report on the Badgers. Miles once again made the statement that his two quarterbacks, Anthony Jennings and Brandon Harris will play, but would not say who would start.

Louisiana Tech’s starting quarterback for the season opener against Oklahoma is still a mystery. The Bulldogs released a depth chart today that has Cody Sokul or Ryan Higgins as the starter against the Sooners.

Grambling State head Coach Broderick Fobbs is also staying mum on who his starting QB will be week one. The Tigers are at Lamar this Saturday.

The Saints returned to practice field this afternoon for the first time since beating the Colts on Saturday night. Quarterback Drew Brees performed well in that game, but he was not at practice today. Still waiting to hear something official from the Saints, but it could be that Brees is with his wife Brittany, who is expecting to give birth to their fourth child this week.

In college basketball…LSU’s Jordan Mikey and Jarrell Martin have both been named to the All-Sophyomore team for the 2014-15 season by Athlon Sports. Mikey averaged nearly 13 points and 8 rebounds a game last season, while Martin averaged 10 points and four and a half rebounds, after a slow start to the season.

16:30 08-25-14

Lafayette Police are investigating a shooting that killed a man who allegedly broke into a home late last night. LPD Spokesperson Nicole Benoit says officers located the shooter who made the 9-1-1 call, where he said he saw an unknown person entering his home from across the street…:
CUT 4 (09) “two shots at him”
Officers found the dead man in the back yard of that residence. The investigation is on-going.

A Jennings man is in jail following an assault inside a family member’s home. Twenty-one year old Sebastion Hanks allegedly kicked in the door and began beating up the victim in front of her children…:
cut 11 (09) Q: “between the two.
That’s Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office Spokesman Chris Ivey who says Hanks is facing many charges.

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The Cajun spice “Slap Ya Mama” has been told by the NFL they can’t have virtual on-field ads during game telecasts anymore citing the fact it may send the wrong message. Michelle Southern has that…:
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The daughter of the pastor of the First United Methodist Church in West Monroe was killed yesterday during a church trip to Lake Bruin. Thirteen year-old Sarah Grace Tellifero was shocked by a boat ladder while trying to get out of the lake. The accident is under investigation.

15:30 08-25-14

A new panel called the Transportation Funding Task Force plans to meet next month and discuss ways the state can put more towards a better road and bridge system. Ken Perret is the president of the Louisiana Good Roads Association and he says they have some ideas..;

CUT 12 (10) “short term”

Perret says he’s the public outcry to improve Louisiana’s roads is getting louder.

Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office Spokesman Chris Ivey is reporting a Jennings man is in jail for allegedly breaking into a family member’s home, and assaulting her. The charges…:
cut 10 (10) Q: “of a witness”
Twenty-one year-old Sebastion Hanks allegedly began beating up the victim in front of her children.

 

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The popular Louisiana spice “Slap Ya Mama” has been told by the NFL they cannot have virtual on-field ads during game telecasts anymore citing the fact it may send the wrong message. Cox Media sent a message to the Cajun spice company and said the matter was over domestic violence issues the NFL is facing. Jack Walker, whose mother actually owns “Slap Ya Mama,” says he’s stunned…:

CUT 6 (13) “and enjoying life”

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says all advertisied products must be consistent with league standards.

She is one of the suspects in the killing and dismembering of Bourbon Street dancer Jaren Lockhart, and today, 30 year-old Margaret Sanchez pleaded not guilty to the crime. Sanchez entered that plea this morning in the Jefferson Parish Courthouse.

14:30 08-25-14

A Jennings man is in jail for allegedly breaking in to a family member’s home and attacking her.

CUT 9 (08) “her two children”

That’s Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office Spokesman Chris Ivey says 21-year-old Sebastion Hanks has been booked on numerous charges, besides just assault.

Louisiana roads and bridges are getting older, and Louisiana voices are getting louder. Ken Perret is the President of the Louisiana Good Roads Association…:
cut 13 (07) Q: ‘additional funding’
Which is why the Transportation Funding Task Force has called a September meeting to address those issues.

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The Iberia Parish Coroner says the Iberia Parish man who died while he was in handcuffs was not killed by police. Michelle Southern has that…:

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The daughter of the pastor of the First United Methodist Church in West Monroe was killed yesterday during a church trip to Lake Bruin. Thirteen year-old Sarah Grace Tellifero was shocked by a boat ladder while trying to get out of the lake. This tragic accident is under investigation.

LRN PM Newscall August 25

The Cajun spice “Slap Ya Mama” has been told by the NFL they can’t have virtual on-field ads during game telecasts anymore citing the fact it may send the wrong message. Michelle Southern has that…:

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The Iberia Parish Coroner says the Iberia Parish man who died while he was in handcuffs was not killed by police. Michelle Southern has that…:

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The Lafayette Police Department says a man is dead after he allegedly broke into a home. Spokeswoman Nicole Benoit says they were called by the shooter himself around 11 last night…:

CUT 3 (06) “of the residence”

Benoit says when officers arrived, they located the shooter who made the 9-1-1 call and said he saw an unknown person entering his home from across the street…:

CUT 4 (09) “two shots at him”

Benoit says the alleged burglar then exited the home and then the homeowner fired two more shots…:(Benoit says anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact authorities.)

CUT 5 (12) “at this time”

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The popular Louisiana spice “Slap Ya Mama” has been told by the NFL they can’t have virtual on-field ads during game telecasts anymore citing the fact it may send the wrong message. Cox Media sent a message to the Cajun spice company and said the matter was over domestic violence issues the NFL is facing. Jack Walker’s mother owns “Slap Ya Mama”…:

CUT 6 (13)  “and enjoying life”

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a release that ALL virtual ads on the field will not be allowed during game telecasts saying some of the products and messages aren’t consistent with league standards. Walker says this would have been the third year they’ve run the same ad with Cox during Saints games…:

CUT 7 (09) “pull that spot”

Walker says they have never had a problem with anyone associating the name of their brand with any type of domestic violence…:

CUT 8 (06) “in the south”

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The Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s office says they’ve arrested a 21-year-old Jennings man on many charges for allegedly breaking in to a family member’s home and assaulting her in front of her two young kids. Spokesman Chris Ivey says the victim identified the suspect as 21-year-old Sebastion Hanks…:

CUT 9 (08)  “her two children)”

Ivey says Hanks allegedly kicked in the door of the victim and began beating her up in the presence of her children who were home at the time. He says Hanks was booked into the Jefferson Davis Parish jail..:

CUT 10 (10) “of a witness”

Ivey says Hanks was related to the victim…:

CUT 11 (09) “between the two

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A new panel called the Transportation Funding Task Force plans to meet next month and discuss ways the state can put more towards a better road and bridge system in Louisiana. Ken Perret is the president of the Louisiana Good Roads Association and he says this group will come up with ideas that can be voted on by the state legislature next year

CUT 12 (10) “short term”

Perret hopes state leaders will be willing to do something, because the public outcry about road conditions keeps getting louder

CUT 13 (07) “additional funding”

There’s a reported 12-billion dollar backlog of road and bridge needs. Motorists currently pay 38-cents per gallon of gasoline in taxes, with most of that money going towards road improvements. But Perret says the state needs another revenue source

cut 14 (11) “in their vehicle”

13:30 Newscast August 25, 2014

The Cajun spice “Slap Ya Mama” has been told by the NFL they can’t have virtual on-field ads during game telecasts anymore citing the fact it may send the wrong message. Michelle Southern has more…

cut 1 (34) “reporting”

One of the suspects in the killing and dismemberment of Bourbon Street dancer Jaren Lockhart has pleaded not guilty to second degree murder and other charges. 30-year-old Margaret Sanchez entered her plea at the Jefferson Parish Courthouse in Gretna this morning.

The Lafayette Police Department says a man is dead after he allegedly broke into a home. Spokeswoman Nicole Benoit says the homeowner allegedly armed himself, confronted the alleged burglar, and fired two shots at him. Benoit says the alleged burglar then exited the home and then the homeowner fired two more shots…

cut 5 (12) “at this time”

Benoit says anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact authorities.

A Montegut man was killed after being ejected from his vehicle in a single vehicle accident in Bourg over the weekend. 19-year-old Austin Neil was pronounced dead at the scene. Three passengers inside the vehicle received minor injuries. Authorities say none in the vehicle were wearing seat belts. The crash remains under investigation. This is the fourth fatal crash in the Houma-Thibodaux area in the last week.

12:30 Newscast August 25, 2014

The popular Louisiana spice “Slap Ya Mama” has been told by the NFL they can’t have virtual on-field ads during game telecasts anymore citing the fact it may send the wrong message. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a release that ALL virtual ads on the field will not be allowed during game telecasts saying some of the products and messages aren’t consistent with league standards. Jack Walker’s mother owns the company and says this would have been the third year they’ve run the same ad with Cox during Saints games…

cut 7 (09) “pull that spot”

Cox Media sent a message to the company and said the matter was over domestic violence issues the NFL is facing.

Tensas Parish officials say a 13-year-old girl, the daughter of First United Methodist Church West Monroe’s pastor, was killed Sunday during a church trip to Lake Bruin. They say Sarah Grace Tellifero was shocked by the ladder of a boat while trying to get out of the lake. Another girl, 17-year-old Christina Elizarov, was also shocked and she’s said to be hospitalized in stable condition. The tragedy is under investigation.

The Lafayette Police Department says a man is dead after he allegedly broke into a home. Spokeswoman Nicole Benoit says they were called by the shooter himself around 11 last night…

cut 3 (06) “of the residence”

Benoit says the homeowner allegedly armed himself, confronted the alleged burglar, and fired two shots at him. The identity of the victim is being witheld upon notification of next of kin. The investigation is ongoing.

The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a strange crash involving a train and a car that happened this morning. Authorities says the car was trying to cross the tracks when it was hit by the train, then the three occupants of the vehicle fled the scene on foot. Police say they later returned and will be issued multiple citations. There were no injuries reported in the accident.

11:30 Newscast August 25, 2014

With election season here, Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat sees several races destined for a December runoff. He says the picture In the US Senate race is pretty clear…

cut 24 (12) “right now”

He says a runoff between Democratic incumbent Mary Landrieu and Republican Bill Cassidy could determine control of the US Senate.

The Lafayette Police Department says a man is dead after he allegedly broke into a home. Spokeswoman Nicole Benoit says when officers arrived, they located the shooter who made the 9-1-1 call and said he saw an unknown person entering his home from across the street…

cut 4 (09) “two shots at him”

Benoit says the alleged burglar then exited the home and then the homeowner fired two more shots. The identity of the victim is being witheld upon notification of next of kin. The investigation is ongoing.

The popular Louisiana spice “Slap Ya Mama” has been told by the NFL they can’t have virtual on-field ads during game telecasts anymore. Cox media sent a message to the company and said the matter was over domestic violence issues the NFL is facing. Jack Walker’s mother owns “Slap Ya Mama”…

cut 6 (13) “and enjoying life”

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a release that ALL virtual ads on the field will not be allowed during game telecasts.

Several Louisiana-shot shows are up for Emmy awards tonight. Louisiana Entertainment Executive Director Chris Stelly says we’ll find out if Matthew McConaughey will pick up the Best Actor Emmy for his role in True Detective to go along with his Best Actor Oscar for Dallas Buyers Club which was also filmed in Louisiana…

cut 9 (07) “Mr. McConaughey”

The Primetime Emmys airs tonight on NBC.

10:30 Newscast August 25, 2014

A state law requiring abortion doctors to have admitting privileges at a local hospital goes into effect next Monday, but a lawsuit has been filed in federal court challenging the law. Center for Reproductive Rights attorney, Julie Rickelman says one of their arguments against the law is that the state didn’t give abortion doctors enough time to obtain admitting privileges. But Louisiana Right to Life Executive Director Ben Clapper disagrees and says they’ve had enough time to get the privileges…

cut 12 (10) “local hospital”

Rikelman says the law will close all five of the state’s abortion clinics.

With election qualifying ended, all eyes are turned to November 4th. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the 5th Congressional District race is wide open. He says incumbent Vance McAllister’s infamous kissing scandal paired with the fact that he has some well funded challengers makes this race difficult to call…

cut 6 (07) “polls come out”

Pinsonat sees several races heading for a runoff election in December.

A Montegut man was killed after being ejected from his vehicle in a single vehicle accident in Bourg over the weekend. 19-year-old Austin Neil was pronounced dead at the scene. Three passengers inside the vehicle received minor injuries. Authorities say none were wearing seat belts. This is the fourth fatal crash in the Houma-Thibodaux area in the last week.

The 66th Primetime Emmy Awards will air tonight on NBC and there are some Louisiana-made shows in the running. Michelle Southern has that…

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LRN sportscast 11:40 August 25

Just five more days before 13th ranked LSU and 14th ranked Wisconsin meet in Houston in the regular season opener for both college football teams. Tigers running back Terrence Magee says they are expecting a crazy atmosphere in Houston…
cut 17 (17) “…be fun”
LSU is listed as a four and a half point favorite.

Louisiana Tech head coach Skip Holtz has yet to say who will start at quarterback for the Bulldogs this Saturday as Tech opens the season at Oklahoma. Cody Sokol and Ryan Higgins have been battling since the start of fall camp.

Northwestern State opens the season Thursday against Missouri State. Zach Adkins is the starting QB and Daniel “Bear” Hazlewood is the back-up.

The Saints are back on the practice field this afternoon as training camp winds down. New Orleans looked sharp on Saturday in a 23-to-17 win over the Colts. Tight end Jimmy Graham says the offense is already in a rhythem, even though quarterback Drew brees didn’t play in the first two preseason games because of an oblique injury….
cut 15 (20) “….nothing but good”
Reducing the number of penalties is still a priority, as the Black and Gold were flagged ten times on Saturday night. And it’s still unclear, who will be Brees back-up. Luke McCown and Ryan Griffin each struggled at times against the Colts.

In other NFL news…former LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger is listed as the number three quarterback on the Titans depth chart.