17:30 Newscast December 4, 2014

In an interview with an LSU journalism student, Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy says he supports over-the-counter sales of birth control. Cassidy says he’s going along with the recommendation made by the College of Obstetrics and Gynecology…

cut 3 (08) “over the counter”

The clip was filmed for Tiger TV which is produced by LSU journalism student reporters and airs on campus.

Louisiana has petitioned the US Supreme Court to hear an appeal of Louisiana’s ban on gay marriage before the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals decides the case. Special counsel Kyle Duncan filed the request this week. Tulane Constitutional Law Professor, Keith Werhan, says the state may think that this issue is on the fast track to being decided in the Supreme Court…

cut 9 (11) “the Supreme Court”

Federal Judge Martin Feldman upheld Louisiana’s ban on same-sex marriage earlier this year.

According to the Centers for Disease Control there’s a widespread outbreak of the flu in Louisiana. Dr. Frank Welch, with the state Department of Health and Hospitals, says it’s not a designation the state wants, but we appear to be leading the pack…

cut 6 (10) “in Louisiana”

Louisiana is the only state in the Continental US with widespread flu cases.

The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s office says a staff member at Red River Academy in Lecompte is under arrest for allegedly trying to rape a female teenage student. Lt. Tommy Carnline says the local police station requested deputy assistance into a criminal sexual conduct allegation at the residential-type school…

cut 12 (06) “with her”

Carnline says they were able to obtain enough probable cause to issue arrest warrants for 36-year-old Charles Allen of Cheneyville for 1 count of sexual battery, one count of attempted forcible rape and 1 count of prohibited sexual conduct between educator and student.

LRN Newscast 16:30 12-04-14

The Centers for Disease Control report a widespread outbreak of the flu in Louisiana. Eric Gill has more…
CUT 1 (31) “reporting”

There was a I-10 traffic nightmare around 8 o’clock this morning between Lafayette and Baton Rouge, as two 18-wheelers collided with another vehicle, and spilled diesel fuel near Grosse Tete (TATE). The I-10 was for about 6 hours for clean-up, and reopened mid-afternoon. State Troopers say there were no serious injuries.

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Republican Congressman and Senate Candidate Bill Cassidy says he is supporting the sale of over-the-counter birth control. Cassidy – who is pro-life – answered the question by an LSU journalism student on Tiger TV…
CUT 4 (05) Q: “OK with that”
Cassidy says he wants to keep big government out of the birth control business.

Rapides Parish Sheriff’s office says a staff member at Red River Academy in Lecompte is under arrest for allegedly trying to rape a female teenage student. Lt. Tommy Carnline says local law enforcement requested deputy assistance, and later determined they had enough probable cause to arrest 36 year-old Charles Allen of Cheneyville…
CUT 14 (09) Q: ‘and a student’
Allen’s bond is set at $55 thousand dollars.

LRN Newscast 15:30 12-04-14

In an interview with an LSU journalism student on Tiger TV, Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy says he supports over-the-counter sales of birth control. Cassidy says that’s based on the recommendations made by the College of Obstetrics and Gynecology…
CUT 3 (08) “over the counter”

The Centers for Disease Control reports a widespread outbreak of the flu in Louisiana. In fact, Louisiana is the only state in the Continental US with widespread cases. Dr. Frank Welch, with the state Department of Health and Hospitals, says visits to the doctor are on the increase…
CUT 6 (10) “in Louisiana”
And Welch urges everyone to get a flu shot.

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A staff member at Red River Academy in LeCompte (la-COUNT) is under arrest for allegedly attempting to rape a a female teenaged student. Rapides Parish Sheriff’s office Lt. Tommy Carnline says their detectives began their investigation into the complaint by the young woman…:
Cut 13 (09) “of Cheneyville”
The charges are 1 count of sexual battery, another of attempted forcible rape, and 1 count of prohibited sexual conduct between educator and student.

Louisiana has filed a motion to have their case for the gay marriage ban heard in the nation’s highest court, before the Federal Appeals Court in New Orleans rules. A Federal Judge has already upheld Louisiana’s gay marriage ban, and the 5th Circuit will hold a hearing on the case next month.
cut 11 (08) “5th Circuit”
That’s Tulane Constitutional Law Professor Keith Werhan (WER-han).

LRN Sportscast 16:45 December 4

The Pelicans begin a difficult three-game road trip tonight at Golden State. New Orleans is coming off a win over Oklahoma City, while the Warriors have the best record in the NBA at 15-and-2. The Pels announced the signing of forward Dantee Cunningham. The five-year vet was charged last April with felony domestic assault, but that charge was dropped in August after investigators determined his girlfriend’s story didn’t add up. He’s averaged six points and four rebounds a game during his career.

In college basketball tonight…the LSU Tigers are at 16th ranked West Virginia, who is a perfect 7-0. The Bayou Bengals had a nice win over UMASS on Tuesday and they are hoping to carry that momentum into Morgantown. Tip-off is at six o’ clock on E-S-P-N 2.

The Saints are continuing preparations for Sunday’s home game against Carolina. New Orleans is listed as a nine a half point favorite.

Louisiana Tech leaves tomorrow for West Virginia where they’ll play Marshall University on Saturday in the Conference USA Championship game. The Thundering Herd are second in the F-B-S points scored as they’ve averaged 47 points a game.

Southern will meet Alcorn State in the SWAC Championship game on Saturday. These two teams met on September 27th in Lorman, Mississippi and Alcorn won easily 56-16. The Braves had 682 yards of total offense.

In other college football news…Jim McElwain is the new head coach at Florida. McElwain won ten games at Colorado State this season and he’s a former offensive coordinator under Nick Saban at Alabama.

Tomorrow in the Mercedes Benz Superdome, four state champions will be crowned in football. All from the select brackets. The Division Three title game at 1:30 will pit Calvary versus Catholic of New Iberia. The Cavaliers beat the Panthers by one point in the semi-finals last year.

LRN Newscast 14:30 12-04-14

A question by an LSU journalism student on Tiger TV about birth control got an answer from US Senate candidate Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy. He says he supports over-the-counter sales of birth control….
CUT 5 (12) Q: “at all”
Despite that stance, Cassidy has been endorsed by pro-life groups in this race.

According to the CDC, Louisiana is the only state in the continental U.S. reporting widespread flu cases. The predominant strain of flu now, H3N2, has mutated slightly…
CUT 7 (10) Q: “get that vaccine”
That’s Dr. Frank Welch with the State Department of Health and Hospitals.

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Louisiana has petitioned the US Supreme Court to hear an appeal of Louisiana’s ban on gay marriage before a federal appeals court rules. Eric Gill has more…
CUT 2 (30) “reporting”

In Union Parish, an Arkansas woman is dead and a Monroe man has been seriously injured in a single vehicle crash at the intersection of Highways 15 and 549. State Police say that fifty-nine year-old Thomas Bates of Monroe lost control, and rolled the vehicle. Neither Bates not 26 year-old Donyalle Harris were wearing seatbelts and were ejected.

PM LRN newscall December 4

The Centers for Disease Control reports a widespread outbreak of the flu in Louisiana. Eric Gill has more…

CUT 1 (31) “reporting”

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Louisiana has petitioned the US Supreme Court to hear an appeal of Louisiana’s ban on gay marriage before a federal appeals court rules. Eric Gill has more…

CUT 2 (30) “reporting”

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In an interivew with an LSU journalism student on Tiger TV, Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy says he supports over-the-counter sales of birth control. Cassidy says he’s going along with the recommendation made by the College of Obstetrics and Gynecology

CUT 3 (08)  “over the counter”

Cassidy has been endorsed by pro-life groups, but on the issue of birth control, based on this interview with a Tiger TV reporter, he backs the sale of over the counter birth control…

CUT 4 (05)  “with that”

Cassidy’s was asked by the Tiger TV reporter whether the government should make it easier for young, sexually active people to get birth control.  The Congressman said yes based on a recommendation from doctors who care for women…

CUT 5 (12)  “at all”

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The Centers for Disease Control reports a widespread outbreak of the flu in Louisiana. In fact, Louisiana is the only state in the Continental US with widespread flu cases. Dr. Frank Welch, with the state Department of Health and Hospitals, says it’s not a designation the state wants, but we appear to be leading the pack…

CUT 6 (10)  “in Louisiana”

Welch says about five percent of all doctor visits in the state are for flu like symptoms. He says the CDC has found that the predominant strain of flu, H3N2, has mutated slightly and is now not exactly matched with the vaccine. Welch says this doesn’t mean that the vaccine won’t work…

CUT 7 (10) “get that vaccine”

Welch still recommends you get a flu shot as it’s the best way to protect yourself against the flu, even though it isn’t 100-percent perfect. And Welch says it’s important to remember that everybody in Louisiana who gets the flu, got it from someone else…

CUT 8 (10) “from the flu”

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Louisiana has petitioned the US Supreme Court to hear an appeal of Louisiana’s ban on gay marriage before a federal appeals court rules. Special counsel Kyle Duncan filed the request this week. Tulane Constitutional Law Professor, Keith Werhan (wer-HAN), says the state may think that this issue is on the fast track to being decided in the Supreme Court…

CUT 9 (11)  “the Supreme Court”

Federal Judge Martin Feldman upheld Louisiana’s ban on same-sex marriage earlier this year. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals is scheduled to hear the appeal January 9th. Werhan thinks side-stepping the appeals court may not be the right move…

CUT 10 (09)  “court of appeals”

Last month, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld gay marriage bans in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee. Werhan says, now that there is a circuit split on the issue, Louisiana wants to make sure their case is heard in the nation’s highest court…

cut 11 (08)  “5th Circuit”

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The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s office says a staff member at Red River Academy in Lecompte is under arrest for allegedly trying to rape a female teenage student. Lt. Tommy Carnline says the local police station requested deputy assistance into a criminal sexual conduct allegation at the residential-type school…:

cut 12 (06) “with her”

Carnline says their detectives began their investigation into the complaint by the young woman…:

cut 13 (09) “of Cheneyville”

Carnline says they were able to obtain enough probable cause to issue arrest warrants for 36-year-old Charles Allen of Cheneyville…:(Allen was arrested for 1 count of sexual battery, one count of attempted forcible rape and 1 count of prohibited sexual conduct between educator and student. He is being held in lieu of $55,000 bond.)

cut 14 (09) “and a student”

13:30 Newscast December 4th, 2014

The Centers for Disease Control reports a widespread outbreak of the flu in Louisiana. Eric Gill has more…:
CUT 1 (31) “reporting”

Louisiana has joined 16 other states in filing a federal lawsuit which questions President Obama’s recent executive order dealing with immigration. The lawsuit claims the President’s action violated the “Take Care Clause” of the Constitution which limits the scope of presidential power. In a statement, Governor Bobby Jindal says Congress should work together to secure the border and what the president did is wrong.

Louisiana has petitioned the US Supreme Court to hear an appeal of Louisiana’s ban on gay marriage before a federal appeals court rules. A Federal Judge has already upheld Louisiana’s ban on same-sex marriage earlier this year and the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals is scheduled to hear the appeal January 9th. Tulane Constitutional Law Professor, Keith Werhan (wer-HAN), says side-stepping the appeals court may not be the right move…:
CUT 10 (09) “court of appeals”
He says, now that there is a circuit split on the issue, Louisiana wants to make sure its case is heard in the nation’s highest court.

The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s office says a staff member at Red River Academy in Lecompte is under arrest for allegedly trying to rape a female teenage student. They were able to obtain warrants for 36-year-old Charles Allen of Cheneyville who was arrested for 1 count of sexual battery, one count of attempted forcible rape.

 

***CORRECTION*** 12:30 Newscast December 4th, 2014

**The Allen charge is “attempted” forcible rape**

A widespread flu outbreak has been reported in Louisiana by the Centers for Disease Control. They say we are the only state in the Continental US with widespread flu cases. Flu-bug expert Dr. Frank Welch with the state DHH says it’s important to remember that everybody in Louisiana who gets the flu, got it from someone else…:
CUT 8 (10) “from the flu”
He says if you do get the flu, stay home.

The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s office says a staff member at Red River Academy in Lecompte is under arrest for allegedly trying to rape a female teenage student. Lt. Tommy Carnline says the local police station requested deputy assistance into a criminal sexual conduct allegation at the residential-type school…:
CUT 12 (06) “with her”
He says there was enough evidence to arrest 36-year-old Charles Allen of Cheneyville on charges including attempted forcible rape.

Louisiana has petitioned the US Supreme Court to hear an appeal of Louisiana’s ban on gay marriage before a federal appeals court rules. Special counsel Kyle Duncan filed the request this week. Tulane Constitutional Law Professor, Keith Werhan (wer-HAN), says the state may think that this issue is on the fast track to being decided in the Supreme Court…:
CUT 9 (11) “the Supreme Court”
Federal Judge Martin Feldman upheld Louisiana’s ban on same-sex marriage earlier this year.

Gas prices in Louisiana dropped another two cents overnight. The current statewide average for a gallon of regular is now $2.54.

12:30 Newscast December 4th, 2014

A widespread flu outbreak has been reported in Louisiana by the Centers for Disease Control. They say we are the only state in the Continental US with widespread flu cases. Flu-bug expert Dr. Frank Welch with the state DHH says it’s important to remember that everybody in Louisiana who gets the flu, got it from someone else…:
CUT 8 (10) “from the flu”
He says if you do get the flu, stay home.

The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s office says a staff member at Red River Academy in Lecompte is under arrest for allegedly trying to rape a female teenage student. Lt. Tommy Carnline says the local police station requested deputy assistance into a criminal sexual conduct allegation at the residential-type school…:
CUT 12 (06) “with her”
He says there was enough evidence to arrest 36-year-old Charles Allen of Cheneyville on charges including forcible rape.

Louisiana has petitioned the US Supreme Court to hear an appeal of Louisiana’s ban on gay marriage before a federal appeals court rules. Special counsel Kyle Duncan filed the request this week. Tulane Constitutional Law Professor, Keith Werhan (wer-HAN), says the state may think that this issue is on the fast track to being decided in the Supreme Court…:
CUT 9 (11) “the Supreme Court”
Federal Judge Martin Feldman upheld Louisiana’s ban on same-sex marriage earlier this year.

Gas prices in Louisiana dropped another two cents overnight. The current statewide average for a gallon of regular is now $2.54.

LRN Sportscast 11:40 December 4

It looks like Saints running back Khiry Robinson will be able to play this Sunday against Carolina Panthers. Robinson has missed the last six games because of a forearm injury, but he has returned to practice, and told reporters he’s ready to play.

It appears Kenny Stills, who was drafted in the fifth round in 2013, is starting to become a big-time weapon in New Orleans passing attack. Stills leads the team in receiving yards after catching five passes for 162 yards in last weekend’s win over Pittsburgh.

In college football news…ULM Head Coach Todd Berry says he’ll take over as the play caller on offense next season after the Warhawks finished last in points scored in the Sun Belt. And Florida has a new head coach and his name is Jim McElwain, who won ten games at Colorado State this past season and he’s a former offensive coordinator at Alabama.

For a fourth straight season, the UL-Lafayette Football team has accepted an invitation to play in the R and L Carriers New Orleans Bowl which will be played Saturday December 20th. The voice of the Ragin Cajuns Jay Walker says their fans are always fired up about heading to the Big Easy…
cut 10 (12) “…New Orleans, Louisiana”
UL-Lafayette will likely have to wait until Sunday to find out who they will play. Walker says it could either be a team from the Mountain West or Conference USA.

In high school football…Warren Easton quarterback Deshawn Capers-Smith has been named the Louisiana Football Gatorade Player of the Year. The Texas A-and-M commit has completed 63-percent of his passes for 3,722 yards and 45 touchdowns for the Eagles who host Plaquemine tomorrow night in the Class Four-a semifinals.