LRN Newscast 16:30 11-24-14

Early voting for the December 6th runoff election continues across the state, and will run through this Saturday, excluding Thursday and Friday. Secretary of State Tom Schedler says voter turnout for the kickoff this past Saturday was brisk, and when compared to early voting for the primary…
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He expects the voter tunrout to be around 35 percent.

State Police are investigating a single vehicle accident involving an alleged drunk driver in the Hammond area last night that claimed the life of the driver’s father. Forty-five-year-old Douglas Hoyt of Holden was not restrained and was later pronoucned dead. As for the driver, 22 year-old Amber Hoyt,…
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That’s Master Trooper Greg Marchand.

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New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson has pledged two gifts to the Pro Football Hall of Fame totaling $11 million. Here’s Eric Gill with more…
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A report from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, homelessness in Louisiana has declined nearly 12 percent since last year and roughly 63 percent since 2010. Louisiana Housing Corporation Executive Director Fred Tombar says one of the key factors has been the $146 million dollar Permanent Supportive Housing Program in the state.

LRN Newscast 15:30 11-24-14

Saturday was the early voting kick-off for the December 6th runoff election, and Secretary of State Tom Schedler says nearly 45 thousand voters cast their ballots. That’s a pretty big number, but Schedler says he’s not surprised…
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Early voting continues through this Saturday, except Thanksgiving and Black Friday.

A Tangipahoa Parish single vehicle crash involving an alleged drunk driver last night has taken the life of the of the driver’s father. 22 year-old Amber Hoyt has been charged with DWI, careless operation and vehicular homicide. Forty-five year-old Douglas Hoyt of Holden – who was not restrained -died at the scene…
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That’s State Police master Trooper Greg Marchand.

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New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson has pledged two gifts to the Pro Football Hall of Fame with 10 million dollars in renovations for the football stadium. The Hall’s Vice-President of Communications Pete Fierle (FEAR-lee) says Benson also is giving one million dollars to help construct a “Legends Landing.”
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By the way, Benson’s Saints are on Monday night football tonight taking on the Baltimore Ravens.

As of Saturday, the lights are up and lit on the Cane River for the Natchitoches Christmas Festival of Lights…
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That’s Miss Merry Christmas Madi Ackel, who says the lights will twinkle every night through January the 6th. You can get more info at christmasfestival.com.

LRN Newscast 14:30 11-24-14

Early voting for the December 6th runoff election continues across the state. Eric Gill reports…
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It looks like your Thanksgiving meal on Thursday will cost a little more this year, according to an informal survey by the American Farm Bureau Association. The average price for a Thanksgiving dinner for 10 will cost $49.41; thirty-seven cents more than last year. But, that’s cheaper than it was in 2012.

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State Police are investigating a single vehicle accident involving an alleged drunk driver in Tangipahoa Parish that claimed the life of the driver’s father. Master Trooper Greg Marchand says they call the call about the crash in the Hammond area last night…
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Twenty-two year-old Amber Holden was charged with DWI and vehicular homicide. Forty-five year-old Douglas Hoyt was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Natchitoches Christmas Fesitval of Lights is now underway, with thousands of lights were turned on Saturday, and they’re expecting big crowds over Thanksgiving weekend…
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That’s Madi Ackel, this year’s Miss Merry Christmas who also says the 88th Annual Natchitoches Christmas Parade is December 6th.

PM LRN Newscall November 24

New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson has pledged two gifts to the Pro Football Hall of Fame totaling $11 million. Eric Gill has more…

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Early voting for the December 6th runoff election continues across the state. Eric Gill reports…

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State Police are investigating a single vehicle accident involving an alleged drunk driver in Tangipahoa Parish that claimed the life of the driver’s father. Master Trooper Greg Marchand says troopers responded to a call about the crash in the Hammond area last night…

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45-year-old Douglas Hoyt of Holden was not restrained at the time of the accident and was pronounced dead at a local hospital. Marchand says they do suspect impairment on the part of the driver, 22-year-old Amber Hoyt…

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Amber, who was restrained, received minor injuries and will be booked upon release from the hospital. Marchand reminds drivers, especially during the holiday season, use proper restraints and never operate a vehicle while impaired… (Amber will be charged with DWI, careless operation, and vehicular homicide.)

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New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson has pledged two gifts to the Pro Football Hall of Fame totaling $11 million. This is the largest individual contribution in the Hall’s 51 year history. Vice President of Communications Pete Fierle (FEAR-ly) says Hall President David Baker approached Benson earlier this season…

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The donation will help build a Hall of Fame Village. $10 million of Benson’s donation will be used to renovate Fawcett Stadium, which will now be called Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. The renovations will allow the stadium to be used for other sporting and entertainment events. The additional $1 million will help construct the Hall of Fame’s Legends Landing…

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Legends Landing will be a residence where former greats can live if they fall on hard times. He says the Hall of Fame Village, and the various programs that will run from it, will help teach the values of the game and how you can apply them to all parts of life. Fierle feels Benson made this donation because he shares the Hall’s vision of what Hall of Fame Village represents…

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The famous Natchitoches Christmas Festival of Lights is officially underway. The 300,000+ lights were turned on for the first time on Saturday and will twinkle every night at dusk through January 6th of next year. Madi Ackel is this year’s Miss Merry Christmas. She says Natchitoches is always special, but this is the highlight of the year…:

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Downtown attractions include carriage tours through the historic district and all shops and restaurants will be open late. Ackel says the 88th Annual Natchitoches Christmas Festival and parade happens December 6th…:

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You can get more information on the festival online at christmasfestival.com. Ackel says all events take place in the Landmark Historic District along the Cane River Lake and they invite everyone to come out and get into the Christmas spirit…:

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Early voting for the December 6th runoff election continues across the state. Early voting began Saturday and will run through this Saturday, excluding Thursday and Friday. Secretary of State Tom Schedler says voter turnout last Saturday was brisk…

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He says nearly 45,000 voters cast their ballot early Saturday, but expects numbers to taper off as we get into the week. Schedler says it wasn’t very surprising to see a large number of voters out on Saturday…

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He says lines are steady today for early voting, although shorter than what was seen on opening day. Schedler predicts, based on historical data, overall voter turnout for the December 6th election will be in the 35-percent range…

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13:30 Newscast November 24th, 2014

The early voting period for the December 6th runoff election began Saturday and Secretary of State Tom Schedler says turnout on day one was good. He says on the first day of early voting for the November 4th election, about 28,000 voters came out but this past Saturday they had almost 45,000….:
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He predicts about a 35% overall voter turnout. The last day to early vote is this Saturday but polls are closed Thanksgiving and Black Friday.

Governor Bobby Jindal announce ClearEdge Wholesale Glass will invest $2.65 million dollars to renovate a 41,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Baton Rouge and relocate their current smaller operations in New Orleans. He says ClearEdge will create 120 new direct jobs at the new facility with an average salary of nearly $40,000 a year plus benefits.

The famous Natchitoches Christmas Festival of Lights is officially underway. The 300,000+ lights were turned on for the first time on Saturday and will twinkle every night at dusk through January 6th of next year. Madi Ackel is this year’s Miss Merry Christmas. She says Natchitoches is always special, but this is the highlight of the year…:
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Downtown attractions include carriage tours through the historic district and all shops and restaurants will be open late. The 88th Annual Christmas Festival and parade happens December 6th.

Sports fans are still buzzing over former LSU Tiger Odell Beckham’s one-handed touchdown grab in last night’s game between the Giants and Cowboys. But it wasn’t enough as Dallas won to move into a tie into first place with Philadelphia.

11:30 Newscast November 24th, 2014

State Police say a 22-year-old woman behind the wheel when she crashed into a tree in the Hammond area last night which caused the death of her father will be charged with vehicular homicide when she gets out of the hospital. Trooper Greg Marchand says 22-year-old Amber Hoyt was driving and her dad, 45-year-old Douglas Hoyt wasn’t buckled up and died on scene. He says it’s vital to be restrained in a vehicle and never drink and drive…:
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A GoFundMe account has been set up for the Hardman Family who lost five in a crash in Ouachita Parish while on their way to their dream Disney World vacation last week. According to the site, the money will be used for the five funeral expenses. Trudi and Michael Hardman died in a crash along with three juveniles age 15, 7 and 4.

New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson has pledged two gifts to the Pro Football Hall of Fame totaling $11 million. This is the largest individual contribution in the Hall’s 51 year history. Vice President of Communications Pete Fierle (FEAR-ly) says Hall President David Baker approached Benson earlier this season…:
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$10 million of Benson’s donation will be used to renovate Fawcett Stadium, which will now be called Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.

Thanksgiving will cost a little more this year. An informal survey by the American Farm Bureau Association shows the average price for a Thanksgiving dinner for 10 will cost $49.41. That’s 37 cents more than last year.

11:40 LRN Sportscast November 24

The Saints look to end their two-game home losing streak when they host the Baltimore Ravens tonight. They’ll need a big night out of birthday boy Jimmy Graham, who will certainly get a few more passes thrown his way now that Brandin Cooks is out for the year with a thumb injury….
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Graham turns 28-years-old today.

In other NFL news…Saints Owner Tom Benson has donated 11-million dollars to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. It’s the largest gift by any individual in the 51-year history of the Hall.

And sports fans are still buzzing over former LSU Tiger Odell Beckham’s one-handed touchdown grab in last night’s game between the Giants and Cowboys. But it wasn’t enough as Dallas won to move into a tie into first place with Philadelphia.

The Ragin Cajuns had their six-game winning streak snapped on Saturday as Appalachian State knocked off U-L Lafayette 35-16 on Senior Day. Quarterback Terrance Broadway did not have a good performance in his final game at Cajun Field. The senior from Baton Rouge threw for only 160 yards and he was held to two yards rushing. Coach Mark Hudspeth gives a lot of credit to the Mountaineers defense…
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U-L Lafayette wraps up the regular season on Saturday with an 11:30 AM kick-off against Troy.

The S-L-U Lions are the only team from Louisiana to make the F-C-S playoffs. Southeastern will face Southland rival Sam Houston State this Saturday in the first round.

In college hoops action today…LSU faces Clemson in the Paradise Jam Classic. And U-L Lafayette will take on Milwaukee in Las Vegas.

10:30 Newscast November 24th, 2014

State Police are investigating a single vehicle accident involving an alleged drunk driver in Tangipahoa Parish that claimed the life of the driver’s father. Master Trooper Greg Marchand it happened in the Hammond area last night…:
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He says they suspect impairment on the part of 22-year-old Amber Hoyt and she will be booked with vehicular homicide when she gets out of the hospital. Her dad, 45-year-old Douglas Hoyt of Holden wasn’t buckled up and suffered fatal injuries in the crash.

The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating the deaths of two men who they believe killed each other in a fight. They say 19-year-old Lester Reed allegedly stabbed 32-year-old Tevin Crump with a kitchen knife then Crump shot Reed. Crump died at the scene and Reed at a hospital.

A recent State Farm survey found drivers are still texting and driving, even though they know its dangerous. Scott Carwile has more…:
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A District Attorney in northeast Louisiana has reportedly dismissed the careless driving ticket given to a Texas teenager as a result of a crash that killed five members of the teen’s family. DA Jerry Jones told The News Star that there is no need to add to his pain. The teen apparently fell asleep at the wheel which caused the fatal accident.

09:30 Newscast November 24, 2014

Even though they know its dangerous, drivers are still texting and driving according to a new State Farm survey. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration says 80 percent of crashes are due to distracted driving. State Farm Spokesperson Gary Stephenson says drivers now use their phones to read emails, access social media and use the internet, in addition to texting…

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34 percent of those polled admit to texting while driving.

The Louisiana Film Entertainment Association has met their fundraising goal for a study that will research the economic impact of the movie industry in Louisiana. LFEA Executive Board member Raelyn Loop other states are mimicking our program program so Louisiana needs to remain competitive…

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She says the state has to look at whether the motion picture tax incentive that benefits outside companies coming to do business here is helping Louisiana.

An informal survey by the American Farm Bureau Association shows your Thanksgiving meal will cost a little more this year. Jeff Palermo reports…

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Early voting continues for the December 6th runoff elections, which includes Louisiana’s US Senate election. You can cast your early ballot through Saturday, with the exception of Thursday and Friday. Go online to geauxvote-dot-com for a list of early voting locations in your area.

07:30 Newscast November 24, 2014

A new State Farm survey shows drivers are still texting and driving, even though they know its dangerous. But State Farm spokesperson Gary Stephenson says some people acknowledged when road conditions were bad, they reduced their cell phone use…

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The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration says 80 percent of crashes are due to distracted driving.

Homelessness in Louisiana has declined roughly 63 percent since 2010, according to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Louisiana Housing Corporation Executive Director Fred Tombar says they work with local non-profit organizations throughout the state to find people who are on the street and have a need…

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There are an estimated 4,606 homeless people in Louisiana this year compared to 12,482 four years ago.

The Louisiana Film Entertainment Association has met their Kickstarter goal with money they were raising for a study that will research the economic impact of the movie industry in Louisiana. LFEA Executive Board member Raelyn Loop says the landmark economic impact study is already underway..

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LFEA had a $50,000 gap in funding for the project which is why they launched the “Here’s My Two Bucks” Kickstarter campaign which met its goal with 7 days to go.

According to an informal survey by the American Farm Bureau Association, it looks like your Thanksgiving meal will cost a little more this year. Louisiana Farm Bureau Association’s Avery Davidson says the biggest price hikes you’ll see are your proteins, particularly turkey and beef…

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The average price for a Thanksgiving dinner for 10 will cost $49.41, 37 cents more than last year.