Monthly Archives: January 2015

01.28.15
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09:30 Newscast January 28, 2015

Although labor numbers for December show it was another record breaking month for Louisiana employment, the state’s unemployment rate rose to six-point-seven percent. Louisiana Workforce Commission director Curt Eysink, says they hope the number of people employed continues to go up, even though weak oil prices are leading to layoffs in the oil industry…

cut 12 (07) “this point”

Eysink says the higher unemployment rate is not because of layoffs, but because more people are looking for jobs.

The Louisiana High School Athletic Association’s annual convention begins today and the main agenda item is the current split of the football playoffs. New LHSAA Executive Director, Eddie Bonine, believes since he’s new on the job, the best course of action is to stay with the split football playoffs for another year, so they can work on a better solution…

cut 14 (09) “thing right”

The LHSAA voted in 2013 to split the football playoffs, because of concerns private schools had certain advantages over public schools.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a house fire in Holden where one man died. Authorities say when firefighters entered the home, they found the body of a man on a couch in the living room, where they believe the fire started. An autopsy will be performed by the Livingston Parish Coroner to determine the cause of death and to identify the deceased.

The Boudin King Cake idea has gone completely viral as people demand to have one right away. Michelle Southern reports.

cut 1 (31) “reporting”

01.28.15
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08:30 Newscast January 28, 2015

Studies show more and more women are buying guns and becoming more familiar with how to use them. Michelle Southern reports…

cut 2 (32) “reporting”

The Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office says a deputy has been fired following a domestic dispute. They say 30-year-old Gary Ellis Jr., a four year veteran of the department, had been drinking when he began arguing with his wife. It’s alleged that Ellis threw his wife to the ground several times. When officers arrived, it’s reported Ellis tried to grab a deputy’s weapon. Ellis is charged with domestic battery, battery of a police officer, and attempted disarming of a peace officer.

Labor numbers for December reveal another record breaking month for Louisiana employment. Louisiana Workforce Commission director Curt Eysink, says total nonfarm employment grew to 1,992,000, as private employers added 34-thousand jobs over the year. He says professional business services is one of the strongest sectors for job growth…

cut 10 (10) “other people”

Louisiana’s unemployment rate continues to go up, even though the number of people who are employed is also increasing.

Acadiana food critic Bob Carriker has come up with a “Boudin King Cake” that’s getting a lot of attention. The King Cake uses a bread that is savory, not sweet, stuffed with boudin, and topped with Steen’s syrup and cracklin. Carriker says his idea immediately went viral so he ran down to a local baker…

cut 5 (09) “just dramatic”

Carriker says he’s gotten messages from Alaska, New York, Washington and California from people who want one.

01.28.15
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LRN Newscast 07:30 January 28

New employment numbers are out that show private employers in Louisiana added 34-thousand jobs during 2014, but the state’s unemployment rate also rose one-point-three percent to six-point-seven percent last year. Louisiana Workforce Commission director Curt Eysink says the higher unemployment rate is not because of layoffs, but because more people are looking for jobs…
cut 11 (09) “…find work”

A study from the National Shooting Sports Foundation has found that 74-percent of gun shops saw growth in female customers in 2013. Barret Kendrick is a firearms trainer in Covington and he’s noticed over the last couple of years that females are becoming less scared of guns and enjoying training courses…
cut 9 (05) “….sports industry”

The split high school football playoff system is up for discussion as the Louisiana High School Athletic Association begins its annual convention today. New LHSAA executive director, Eddie Bonine, says he’s asking schools to give him a year to come up with a proposal that would resolve the issues between public and private schools…
cut 13 (07) “….state again”

A Boudin King Cake made in Lafayette has gone viral. Acadiana food critic Bob Carriker reviews King Cakes and Boudin from all over the nation and decided to combine the two and share the idea on his Facebook page…
cut 4 (12) “….in minutes”
Carriker says the now famous King Cake uses a bread that’s savory, stuffed with boudin and topped with Steen’s cane syrup.

01.28.15
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LRN Sportscast 06:45 January 28

Split high school football playoffs will be the main topic for discussion as the Louisiana High School Athletic Association begins its annual convention today. There is a proposal to expand the postseason split of public and private schools to other sports. But new LHSAA executive director, Eddie Bonine, is asking schools to give him a year to come up with a proposal that a bulk of schools are pleased with….
cut 13 (07) “….state again”
Bonine, who was hired in December, has spent the last couple of weeks talking with schools and getting their input. High school principals will vote on Friday on a variety of proposals.

Tom Benson fires back at his daughter and two grandchildren who are attempting to get a judge to declare the Saints and Pelicans owners is not competent to make sound business decisions. In a court filing, Benson says he tried to groom Renee Benson and Rita and Ryan Leblanc, but they never rose to the task.

After winning two games on the road last week, the LSU men’s basketball team is back home tonight to host South Carolina. The Tigers are 4-and-2 in league play, while the Gamecocks are 1-and-5 and have lost three in a row.

In action last night…Tulsa topped Tulane 62-55.

Tonight at the Smoothie King Center, the Pelicans go after their fifth win in a row as they host the Denver Nuggets. The last time these two teams played each other, the Nuggets won by 20 points over New Orleans. But Denver has lost its last seven, coming into tonight’s game.

Former LSU pitcher Anthony Ranaudo has been traded by the Boston Red Sox to the Texas Rangers. Ranaudo was 4-and-3 with a 4.81 ERA in seven starts with the Red Sox last season. Boston receives left-handed pitcher Robbie Ross in the deal.

LSU defensive back Jalen Mills’ trial for misdemeanor simple assault will take place April eighth, which is about ten days before the spring game. Mills is accused of punching a woman in the mouth.

01.28.15
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LRN Newscall 06:30 January 28

Louisiana’s December labor numbers are in and once again the state broke employment records. Scott Carwile has more…
cut 3 (32) “….reporting”

In a court filing, Saints and Pelicans Owner Tom Benson says his daughter and two grandchildren, who are suing over his new succession plan, never rose to the task as he attempted to groom them to take over his professional franchises. The filing was in response to a lawsuit filed by Benson’s daughter, Renee, and two grandchildren, who claim Mr. Benson, is not mentally fit to make important decisions.

Studies show more and more women are buying guns and becoming more familiar with how to use them. According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, 74 percent of gun shops saw growth in female customers in 2013. Barret Kendrick, a firearms trainer in Covington, says they have seen a major increase in the number of women coming into the gun market….
cut 7 (10) “…their children”
Kendrick says he’s found many of his female students go from being scared of weapons to really enjoying a training course and having fun.

01.27.15
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AM Newscall January 28th, 2015

The Boudin King Cake idea has gone completely viral as people demand to have one right away. Michelle Southern reports.

CUT 1 (31) “reporting”

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Studies show more and more women are buying guns and becoming more familiar with how to use them. Michelle Southern reports.

Cut 2 (32) “reporting”

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Louisiana’s December labor numbers are in and once again the state broke employment records. Scott Carwile has more….

Cut 3 (32) “reporting”

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What is the first thing you think of when you hear “Boudin King Cake?” Well it’s out there. The brains behind the now crazy viral concept is Acadiana food critic Bob Carriker who is a UL-Lafayette history professor. He says he reviews King Cakes and Boudin from all over the nation and decided to combine the two and share the idea on his Facebook Page…:

cut 4  (12)  “in minutes”

Carriker says the now-famous King Cake uses a bread that is savory, not sweet, stuffed with boudin, topped with Steen’s cane syrup then sprinkled with cracklin. He says his idea immediately went viral so he ran down to a local baker, Billy Guilbeaux who co-owns Twins Burgers and Sweets with his twin Denny…:

Cut 5  (09)  “just dramatic”

Guilbeaux says they began cooking and selling the Boudin King Cake which each comes with its own bottle of Steen’s, and within 2 hours they had used 120 containers of the cane syrup and had to run to Abbeville to get 700 more. Carriker says he’s gotten messages from Alaska, New York, Washington and California all with people who want one…:

Cut 6 (09)  “as soon as possible”

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Studies show more and more women are buying guns and becoming more familiar with how to use them. According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, 74 percent of gun shops saw growth in female customers in 2013. Barret Kendrick, a firearms trainer in Covington, says they have seen a major increase in the number of women coming into the gun market.

CUT 7 (10)  “well as their children”

Kendrick says women want to be able to protect themselves and their children and not feel like they have to rely on a man to protect them. He says three years ago he’d see just one or two females in a concealed carry training course…:

Cut 8  (08)  “during that course” 

Kendrick says he’s found many of his female students go from being scared of weapons to really enjoying a training course and having fun. He believes the trend of women becoming involved with guns will keeping getting bigger…:

Cut 9 (05)  “sports industry”

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Labor numbers for December show it was another record breaking month for Louisiana employment. Louisiana Workforce Commission director Curt Eysink, says total nonfarm employment grew to 1,992,000, as private employers added 34-thousand jobs over the year. He says professional businesses services is one of their strongest sectors for job growth

Cut 10 (10)  “other people” 

Louisiana’s unemployment rate continues to go up, even though the number of people who are employed is also increasing. Eysink says the higher unemployment rate is not because of layoffs, but because more people are looking for jobs

cut 11 (09) “find work”

The statewide unemployment rate for December was six-point-seven percent, up one-point-three percent from the year before. Eysink says they hope the number of people employed continues to go up, even though weak oil prices are leading to layoffs in the oil industry

cut 12 (07)  “this point”

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The Louisiana High School Athletic Association’s annual convention begins today and the main agenda item is the current split of the football playoffs. There is a proposal to expand the postseason split of public and private schools to other sports. But new LHSAA executive director, Eddie Bonine, is asking schools to give him a year to come up with a proposal a bulk of the schools are pleased with…

Cut 13 (07)  “state again”

Bonine, who was hired in December, has spent the last couple of weeks talking with schools and getting their input. He believes since he’s new on the job, the best course of action is to stay with the split football playoffs for another year, so they can work on a better solution

Cut 14 (09)  “thing right”

The LHSAA voted in 2013 to split the football playoffs, because of concerns private schools had certain advantages over public schools. Bonine says he wants more time to dive into the issues that created the split and work with schools on a plan that will make it more equitable for teams to win a championship

(A vote on the football playoff proposals will take place Friday.)

Cut 15  (05)  “trial on”

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01.27.15
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LRN Newscast 17:30 January 27

According to the American Automobile Association, the statewide average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is at $1.87 for the second day in a row. So has the price bottomed out? AAA fuel analyst Don Redman says that is possible…:
CUT 12 (09) “of a plateau”
Redman says gas prices should go up later in February as we start heading into spring.

Saints and Pelicans Owner Tom Benson has responsed to the lawsuit filed by his daughter and two grandchildren. In a court filing, Benson says for years he attempted to groom Renee Benson and his two grandchildren to take over the professional franchises once he dies, but they never rose to the task. He adds the decision for his wife to take control of the teams following his death was a deliberate and reasoned decision.

Labor numbers for December show it was another record breaking month for Louisiana employment. Louisiana Workforce Commission director Curt Eysink, says total nonfarm employment grew to 1,992,000, as private employers added 34-thousand jobs over the year.

A group of high school students from Cedar Creek in Ruston are on a field trip in snowy New York City. Eric Gill on how they’ve adapted as a result of a big snowstorm…
cut 1 (31) “…reporting”

01.27.15
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LRN Sportscast 16:45 January 27

Saints and Pelicans Owner Tom Benson, through his attorney, has filed a response to the lawsuit filed by his daughter and two grandchildren. In the filing, Benson says for years he attempted to groom Renee Benson and his two grandchildren to take over the professional franchises once he dies, but they never rose to the task. He adds the decision for his wife to take control of the team following his death was a deliberate and reasoned decision.

LSU defensive back Jalen Mills’ trial for misdemeanor simple assault will take place April eighth, which is about ten days before the spring game. Mills is accused of punching a woman in the mouth, which allegedly occurred last June. Mills has entered a plea of not guilty and his attorney claims it was actually Mills’ girlfriend who hit the woman.

The LSU Board of Supervisors is expected to approve a two-year, two-million dollar contract for new defensive coordinator Kevin Steele when the board meets Friday in Shreveport.

In the NBA, the Pelicans are off tonight. They won their fourth in a row last night, beating the lowly 76ers 99-74. Tomorrow, New Orleans will host Denver, who is 18-and-27 season on the season. The Pels are a game and a half back of Phoenix for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.

In college basketball…Southeastern Louisiana, Nicholls State and McNeese State all continue to fall towards the bottom of the Southland standings as they all lost last night. The Colonels were blown out by Northwestern State 80-51. The Demons are 5-and-3 in the league and they are at Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday.

In recruiting news…Neville standout Kavonte Turpin has decided he’ll play his college football at TCU. The Ragin Cajuns 2016 baseball recruiting class has been rated as the best in the Sun Belt Conference, according to Perfect Game. Two of the top players in that class are from Louisiana, including Hogan Harris, a left-handed pitcher at St. Thomas More.

01.27.15
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LRN Newscast 16:30 January 27, 2015

Ascension Parish Sheriff deputies are on the hunt for at least two suspects involved in a double homicide in Donaldsonville. Chief Deputy Tony Bacala says around 3:30 yesterday afternoon, they arrived at the scene of a shooting and found 37-year-old Chad Nichols dead on the front lawn of his house..:
CUT 9 (10) “did not survive”
The believe the suspects stole the victim’s vehicles.

The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office says the search for a teen, wanted in connection to a weekend robbery, ended unexpectedly when the suspect was found dead. Sheriff’s spokesperson Maxine Trahan says Rayne Police were involved in a chase after the robbery with a vehicle that the victim, 18 year-old Slye Mier (meer)and a juvenile, occupied. After the chase, Mier and the juvenile fled…
CUT 4 ( 07) Q: ‘in the field”
The investigation continues.
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The drop in fuel costs had a brief stoppage today, as the state-wide average price of regular gas remained unchanged at $1.87 a gallon. AAA fuel analyst Don Redmond says the prices right now are astounding…
cut 14 (09) “a year ago”
Redmond says we should prices start to move back up a bit in about 2 to 3 weeks.

It has turned out to be a student retreat AND a snow day for some Ruston students from Cedar Creek school, as some 27 students and sponsors were left stranded in New York City because of a big snow storm. So now, they are taking in as much of the Big Apple as they possibly can, including Central Park…
CUT 7 (08) Q: ‘EXPERIENCE FOR US’
Director of Student Activities Elizabeth Walker, who says they plan to leave tomorrow.

01.27.15
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LRN Newscast 15:30 January 27, 2015

There’s been an unexpected turn of events in the investigation of a weekend robbery in Acadia Parish, as the suspect was found dead in a field near Crowley.
CUT 3 (08) Q: ” face down”
That’s Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Maxine Trahan, who reports after the Sunday night robbery, Rayne Police were involved in a chase with a vehicle that Mier and a juvenile occupied. Police say Meir’s death appears suspicious.

For the 2nd day in a row, the statewide average for a gallon of regular gas remains unchanged at $1.87, according to AAA. Some suspect the price has bottomed out, but fuel analyst Don Redmond says we might see a brief dip in February…
CUT 13 (06) Q: “into spring”
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A group of Louisiana high school students find themselves in the middle of all the snow in New York City. Students from Cedar Creek School in Ruston are now in the Big Apple on a extended school trip because of the storm back east…
CUT 8 (11) Q: “fun to do”
That’s Director of Student Activities Elizabeth Walker.

A hunter that had been missing since Thursday in the Pearl River Wildlife Management area has been found alive in St. Tammany Parish. St. Tammy Parish Sheriff’s office says that 42 year-old Robert “Rob” Varnado was reported missing by a hunting buddy in the area on Thursday. He was found alive today.