10:30 Newscast, June 23rd, 2015

Nicholls State is mourning the death of one of its most famous alumnus, former Major League Baseball Player Darryl Hamilton. Colonels baseball coach Seth Thibodaux says Hamilton was likely the must successful baseball player to come out of Nicholls…:
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Police in Houston say Hamilton was fatally shot by a woman who was also found dead in what appears to be a murder-suicide.

The Shreveport Police Department says a one year old child died after a large item of furniture fell on top of her. Corporal Marcus Hines says cops were called out to an apartment complex shortly after 8pm Monday in reference to a toddler who was deceased inside…:
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The mother was home asleep at the time. Hines says the investigation is ongoing but it appears this was a tragedy and no charges are filed at this time.

US Representative Steve Scalise of Metairie endorses former US Representative Jeff Landry of New Iberia in his quest to become the state’s next Attorney General. Eric Gill reports…:
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Police are looking into the circumstances surrounding a 1-year-old child getting electrocuted in West Baton Rouge Parish. Investigators were told by the mother that Kristiana Tillman of Addis was playing outside and grabbed an exposed air conditioning wire and was electrocuted and died. They don’t suspect foul play and it’s not known if charges with be filed.

 

09:30 Newscast June 23, 2015

Lt Governor Jay Dardenne has learned Disney-ABC has placed a moratorium on new projects in Louisiana as a result of Governor Bobby Jindal signing into law a new 180-million dollar cap on film tax credits redeemed. Dardenne says one problem with the new law is that the credit is claimed on the “backend” which creates a level of uncertainty whether a credit will be honored by the state…

cut 15 (09) “in Louisiana”

He adds that the new law sets the cap too low.

The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s office is looking for missing 17-year-old Alexandria Davis who they believe could be underage stripping. Lt. Clay Higgins says Davis was recently spotted at a gentleman’s club called “Lipstick” in Lafayette. He says there is a message if the young girl can hear this…

cut 12 (10) “get you home safe”

Higgins says Davis’s family is desperate to have her back home and safe.

Former Nicholls Baseball player and Baton Rouge native, Darryl Hamilton was found dead in an apparent murder-suicide in the Houston area. Emelie Gunn has more….

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The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office says a 19-year-old Lake Charles man has been arrested for allegedly raping a 7-year-old boy. Authorities say the victim told them he was playing video games at Ivan Monceaux III’s home when he was sexually assaulted. Monceaux is charged with one count of aggravated rape.

08:30 Newscast June 23, 2015

Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne has leaned Disney-ABC has placed a moratorium on new projects in Louisiana as a result of the state’s changes to the film tax credit program. Jeff Palermo has more…

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Shreveport Police are currently investigating the tragic death of a 1-year-old child. Authorities say the little girl was asleep in her bed when her 2-year-old sister began climbing on a dresser. They say the dresser fell on the 1-year-old, killing her. Detectives report the children’s mother was asleep in another room when the accident occurred. It is not known, at this time, if any criminal charges will be filed.

Former US Representative Jeff Landry of New Iberia receives the endorsement of US Representative Steve Scalise of Metairie in his quest to become the state’s next Attorney General. Landry faces fellow Republicans incumbent Attorney General Buddy Caldwell and 18th Judicial District assistant attorney Martin Maley. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross thinks this will be one of the top races on the ballot…

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Cross expects this race to heat up as we get closer to the October 24th election.

The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s office is searching for a missing 17-year-old girl who they believe could be underage stripping. Lt. Clay Higgins says Alexandria Davis was recently spotted at a gentleman’s club called “Lipstick” in Lafayette…

cut 11 (08) “primary concern”

He says Davis cut off an ankle bracelet that the court had placed on her and fled her home on February 11th.

07:30 Newscast June 23, 2015

US Representative Steve Scalise of Metairie endorses former US Representative Jeff Landry of New Iberia in his bid to become the state’s next Attorney General. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says clearly, Attorney General Buddy Caldwell is an incumbent who conservatives believe could be replaced…

cut 5 (10) “true believer”

Landry faces fellow Republicans Caldwell and 18th Judicial District assistant attorney Martin Maley in the race for the state’s top attorney.

Lt Governor Jay Dardenne has learned Disney-ABC has placed a moratorium on new film production in Louisiana because of changes made to the film tax credit program. He says the new law’s $180 million cap on credits redeemed is too low and movie producers are obviously displeased…

cut 14 (07) “fix things”

Dardenne says he’s concerned the state is chasing off a creative and growing industry.

The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s office is looking for a 17-year-old missing juvenile who they believe could be underage stripping. Alexandria Davis cut off an ankle bracelet that the court had placed on her and fled her home on February 11th according to Lt. Clay Higgins…

cut 10 (08) “erotic dancing”

He says Davis’s family is desperate to have her back home and safe.

Nicholls State is mourning the death of former Colonel and Major League Baseball Player Darryl Hamilton. Police in suburban Houston say Hamilton was fatally shot by Monica Jordan in what appears to be a murder-suicide. Nicholls State baseball coach Seth Thibodaux says Hamilton was an amazing role model for young players…

cut 9 (08) “a tragedy”

He says Hamilton is likely the most successful baseball player to come out of Nicholls.

06:45 Sportscast June 23, 2015

During an introductory press conference, new Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry says he wants to see a parade down Canal Street in New Orleans after the team wins its first NBA title. Gentry says the pieces are in place to do that…

cut 16 (15) “try to do”

Gentry is 60-years-old and this will be fifth his opportunity to be a head coach in the NBA.

The Saints Junior Galette is scheduled to meet with the NFL later this month and that meeting is expected to be a little more interesting now that a video has surfaced showing a man swinging a belt at a crowd during a fight on a beach in Florida in 2013. It looks the man strikes a woman with the belt. That man is believed to be Galette. Galette was set to meet with the NFL, because of a domestic violence incident in which the criminal charges were dropped.

Nicholls State is mourning the death of one of its most famous alumnus, former Major League Baseball Player Darryl Hamilton. Police in suburban Houston say Hamilton was fatally shot by Monica Jordan, who was also found dead, in what appears to be a murder-suicide. Nicholls State baseball coach Seth Thibodaux says Hamilton is likely the most successful baseball player to come out of the university…

Cut 8 (13) “of fame”

Hamilton was born in Baton Rouge, graduated from U-High, and played for the Colonels from 1984-1986.

There’s a new quarterback at LSU. Danny Etling has decided to transfer to LSU after playing two seasons at Purdue. Because of NCAA transfer rules, Etling will sit out the upcoming season and be eligible for the 2016 season. The Indiana native lost his starting job at Purdue this past fall.

06:30 Newscast June 23, 2015

Lt Governor Jay Dardenne has learned Disney-ABC has placed a moratorium on new movie and film production in Louisiana as a result of changes made to the film tax credit program. Governor Bobby Jindal has signed into law a new 180-million dollar cap on credits redeemed. Dardenne says he’s concerned the state is chasing off a creative and growing industry…

cut 13 (09) “the state”

Dardenne says the film industry is important to the state’s economy and it helps bring more visitors to the state.

Nicholls State is mourning the death of one of its most famous alumnus, former Major League Baseball Player Darryl Hamilton. Nicholls State baseball coach Seth Thibodaux says Hamilton will be terribly missed.

cut 7 (10) “to us”

Police in suburban Houston say Hamilton was fatally shot by Monica Jordan, who was also found dead, in what appears to be a murder-suicide.

US Representative Steve Scalise of Metairie endorses former US Representative Jeff Landry of New Iberia in his quest to become the state’s next Attorney General. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says this endorsement, along with the endorsements from Congressman John Fleming and the Family Research Council, will certainly help his campaign…

cut 4 (10) “Attorney General”

Landry faces fellow Republicans incumbent Attorney General Buddy Caldwell and 18th Judicial District assistant attorney Martin Maley in the race for the state’s top attorney.

There’s a new quarterback at LSU. Danny Etling has decided to transfer to LSU after playing two seasons at Purdue. He will be eligible for the 2016 season.

AM Newscall June 23,2015

US Representative Steve Scalise of Metairie endorses former US Representative Jeff Landry of New Iberia in his quest to become the state’s next Attorney General. Eric Gill reports…

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Former Nicholls Baseball player and Baton Rouge native, Darryl Hamilton was found dead in an apparent murder-suicide in the Houston area. Emelie Gunn has more….

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

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Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne has leaned Disney-ABC has placed a moratorium on new projects in Louisiana as a result of the state’s changes to the film tax credit program. Jeff Palermo has more…

Cut 3 (29) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

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US Representative Steve Scalise of Metairie endorses former US Representative Jeff Landry of New Iberia in his quest to become the state’s next Attorney General. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says this endorsement, along with the endorsements from Congressman John Fleming and the Family Research Council, will certainly help his campaign…

cut 4  (10)  “Attorney General”

Landry faces fellow Republicans incumbent Attorney General Buddy Caldwell and 18th Judicial District assistant attorney Martin Maley in the race for the state’s top attorney. Cross says, clearly, Caldwell is an incumbent who conservatives believe could be replaced…

Cut 5  (10)  “true believer”

Cross expects this race to heat up as we get closer to the October 24th election. He thinks this will be one of the top races on the ballot…

Cut 6 (10)  “high profile”

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Nicholls State is mourning the death of one of its most famous alumnus, former Major League Baseball Player Darryl Hamilton. Police in suburban Houston say Hamilton was fatally shot by Monica Jordan, who was also found dead, in what appears to be a murder-suicide. Nicholls State baseball coach Seth Thibodaux says Hamilton will be terribly missed.

CUT 7 (10)  “to us”

Hamilton was born in Baton Rouge and graduated from U-High. Thibodaux says he played for the Colonels from 1984-1986 and lead the team in hitting in 1985 and still owns the school’s career stolen base record.  Thibodaux says he is likely the most successful baseball player to come out of the university.

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Hamilton was induced into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2008. Thibodaux says unlike a lot of big league players, he always put forth the effort to help out his college team. He says Hamilton was an amazing role model for young players.

Cut 9 (08)  “a tragedy”

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The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s office is looking for a 17-year-old missing juvenile who they believe could be underage stripping. Alexandria Davis cut off an ankle bracelet that the court had placed on her and fled her home on February 11th according to Lt. Clay Higgins…:

Cut 10 (08) “erotic dancing”

Higgins says Davis was recently spotted at a gentleman’s club called “Lipstick” in Lafayette…:

cut 11 (08) “primary concern”

Higgins says Davis’s family is desperate to have her back home and safe. He says there is a message if the young girl can hear this…:

cut 12 (10)  “get you home safe”

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Lt Governor Jay Dardenne has learned Disney-ABC has placed a moratorium on new movie and film production in Louisiana as a result of changes made to the film tax credit program. Governor Bobby Jindal has signed into law a new 180-million dollar cap on credits redeemed. Dardenne says he’s concerned the state is chasing off a creative and growing industry.

Cut 13 (09)  “the state”

Dardenne says the film industry is important to the state’s economy and it helps bring more visitors to the state. He says the new law sets the cap too low and movie producers are obviously displeased…

Cut 14 (07) “fix things”

Dardenne says another problem with the new law is that the credit is claimed on the “backend” which creates a level of uncertainty whether a credit will be honored by the state.

Cut 15  (09)  “in Louisiana”

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During an introductory press conference, new Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry says he wants to see a parade down Canal Street in New Orleans after the team wins its first NBA title. Gentry says the pieces are in place to do that…

Cut 16  (15)  “try to do”

Gentry says he’s bringing an up tempo style of basketball to New Orleans and all-star Anthony Davis will be a big part of what they do…

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Gentry is 60-years-old and this will be fifth his opportunity to be a head coach in the NBA. The North Carolina native says 60 is the new 40 and he’s ready to meet the challenge of trying to win an NBA Championship in New Orleans

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LRN Newscast 17:30 June 22

Today is the first full day of Summer and State Climatologist Barry Keim says based on how it feels outside, it’s arrived right on time…
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Sad news involving former Nicholls State baseball standout Darryl Hamilton. The Baton Rouge native was found dead in suburban Houston in an apparent murder-suicide. Authorities believe a 44-year-old woman shot Hamilton numerous times, before turning the gun on herself. Hamilton played 13 seasons in the big leagues. He was 50-years-old.

IBM reportedly cancelled a ribbon cutting ceremony that was scheduled for today at the company’s new National Service Center in downtown Baton Rouge, as a result of Governor Bobby Jindal’s religious freedom executive order. In April, an IBM exectuve sent Jindal a letter expressing their objection to a religious freedom bill that Jindal supported in the legislative session.

The next Voice of the Tigers is Georgia Southern’s play-by-play man Chris Blair. Jim Hawthorne will retire following the 2015-16 men’s basketball season. Blair says when he applied for Hawthorne’s job, he never imagined he would be the one selected…:
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Blair will begin calling games at LSU starting with the 2016 LSU baseball season and his title will be Director of Radio Broadcasting.

LRN Sportscast 16:45 June 22nd

Georgia Southern’s play-by-play man, Chris Blair, is the new voice of the LSU Tigers as he’ll replace the retiring Jim Hawthorne. Michelle Southern has more…
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And LSU has a new quarterback. Danny Etling has decided to transfer to LSU after playing two seasons at Purdue. Etling will sit out the upcoming season because of NCAA transfer rules. The Indiana native lost his starting job at Purdue this past fall.

Sixty-year-old Alvin Gentry was introduced today as the new head coach of the Pelicans. Gentry is excited to have the opportunity to coach Anthony Davis and some of the other players who are currently on the roster…
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Gentry says he’ll look to play an up-tempo game in New Orleans and he said it will be important to get A-D in transition.

Sad news today, involving Baton Rouge native and former Nicholls State standout Darryl Hamilton. The Louisiana Sports Hall of Famer was found dead in suburban Houston in an apparent murder-suicide. Authorities believe a 44-year-old woman shot Hamilton numerous times, before turning the gun on herself. Hamilton played 13 seasons in the major leagues. He was 50-years-old.

LRN Newscast 16:30 06-22-15

In response to Governor Bobby Jindal’s religious freedom executive order after the Marriage and Conscience Act failed in the legislature, IBM reportedly cancelled today’s ribbon cutting for its new National Service Center in downtown Baton Rouge…
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That’s Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat. IBM has already employed about 200 employees so far at the site.

The wetter than average weather we’ve had for the past few weeks-that kept our temperatures lower than average- is leaving. Here on the first full day of summer, the state is entering more seasonal weather. Hot and humid…
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That’s State Climatologist Barry Keim, who says Louisiana’s heat indexes will get close to triple digits.
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Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne says he has learned Disney-ABC has placed a moratorium on sending new projects to Louisiana, because of the 180 million dollar cap in tax credits for the film industry. The law was passed by the legislature, and signed by Governor Bobby Jindal.

LSU announces the new “Voice of the Tigers” will be Georgia Southern play-by-play man Chris Blair replacing Jim Hawthorne who retires after the 2015-16 men’s basketball season…:
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