14:30 LRN Newscast November 28th

Early voting for the December 10th runoff election began on Saturday, and the turnout was not spectacular. John Couvillion with JMC Analytics…:
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Early voting will continue through Saturday. The US Senate race is the top item on the ballot.

The search continues for the shooters responsible for the death of 25-year-old Demontris Toliver of Baton Rouge, who was fatally shot over the weekend in the one-hundred block of Bourbon Street in New Orleans. Police Superintendent Michael Harrison says they had around 40 officers in the area at the time…
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Harrison says an argument between two men sparked the shooting that took the life of Toliver.

A good portion of Louisiana is under a tornado watch until 5:00. State Climatologist Barry Keim says a strong cold front is clashing with moisture from the Gulf to produce the potential for severe weather that will likely continue into tomorrow..
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Monroe, Alexandria, Natchitoches and Lake Charles are all included in the watch box.

In 2015, More than 15-hundred babies were born addicted to drugs in Louisiana, according to the Department of Children and Family Services. Halen Doughty has more…
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LRN PM Newscall November 28th

A shootout in Baton Rouge left two people dead and several injured. Don Molino has the story…

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Only 22,200 people cast a ballot on the first day of early voting in the December 10th runoff elections. Michelle Southern reports.

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Two people are dead and several injured following a shootout in Baton Rouge. State Police Col. Mike Edmonson says last night police responded to a shooting on Essen Lane. He says 48-year-old Terrell Walker allegedly shot his girlfriend, 30-year-old April Peck, multiple times while sitting in a car and then pushed her out of the vehicle.

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Edmonson says when several good Samaritans tried to help Peck, Walker turned the car around and drove into the crowd, hitting two people. He says when EMS arrived, he also fired shots at the first responders, wounding one person. He says the suspect then fled the scene, and a manhunt ensued leading police to Bluebonnet Blvd.

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Edmonson says the wounded EMS worker and bystanders were taken to a local hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries. He says State Police is investigating the officer involved shooting of Walker.

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Officials in New Orleans are exploring ways they can make the streets safer following another deadly shooting on Bourbon Street over the weekend claimed the life of one person and injured 9 others. NOPD Chief Michael Harrison praised his officers for their response time, but admits more has to be done.

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Harrison blames the latest incident on an argument between two men and both remain at large. He says they had around 40 officers in that area at the time…:

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This has been the 4th major shooting on Bourbon Street in 4 years. Harrison says he’s aware that metal detectors are being used in Memphis on Beale street and says at this time nothing is being ruled out for The Big Easy…:

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Early voting for the December 10th runoff elections began on Saturday, and the turnout was not spectacular. John Couvillion with JMC Analytics says in the primary, 87,000 people turned out on the first day of early voting…:

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Voters in Louisiana still need to cast ballots for the final two candidates in the US Senate race, and the 3rd and 4th Congressional District races. Couvillion believes the low numbers are due to voter fatigue, and the fact that most people are busy with the holidays. He says this does not look good for overall early voting turnout in the runoff elections…:

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Analysts have predicted that the Republican will win in the races against Democrats. Couvillion projects that the overall turnout will be between 17-35%. He says on the first day of early voting in the presidential race, 27% of blacks turned out to cast a ballot compared to 19% on Saturday…:

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A Baton Rouge woman is behind bars after she attacked her husband with a turkey. Sgt. Don Coppola with Baton Rouge Police says a juvenile male called police on Thanksgiving Day to report that his parents were fighting. He says the situation escalated when 32-year-old Helen Jackson pulled a knife on her husband.

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Coppola says Jackson was arrested on multiple charges.

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A tornado watch is in effect until five o’ clock for much of Louisiana. Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria and Lake Charles are all covered by the watch box. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the severe weather threat will continue into tonight and tomorrow…

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Keim says lightning, damaging winds and heavy rainfall are possible with this storm system that might not leave the state until Wednesday…

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Keim says a strong cold front is clashing with moisture from the Gulf of Mexico to produce this severe weather…

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13:30 LRN Newscast November 28th

Today marks the second day of early voting and we’re already seeing a light turnout. John Couvillion with JMC Analytics says based on the first full day of early voting, which was Saturday, overall turnout is way down compared to the November 8th presidential election and there was also a decrease in the number of black voters, which is not a good sign for Democratic US Senate candidate Foster Campbell and Democratic Congressional candidate Marshall Jones…
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Early voting continues through Saturday.

There’s a threat of severe weather today and tomorrow. State Climatologist Barry Keim says lightning, damaging winds and heavy rainfall are possible with this storm system that might not leave the state until Wednesday…
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There’s a tornado watch for much of the state until 5:00 tonight.

One person was killed and nine injured during a shooting over the weekend in the historic French Quarter. Authorities are still searching for the gunmen. This is the fourth major shooting on Bourbon Street in four years. New Orleans Police Superintendent Michael Harrison says he’s aware metal detectors are being used on Beale Street in Memphis and says at this time, nothing is being ruled out for the Big Easy…
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A suspect in a fatal shooting was killed during a shootout with sheriff deputies in East Baton Rouge Parish. State Police Colonel Mike Edmonson says 48-year-old Terrell Walker was shot after he refused to show his hands…
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Authorities believe Walker fatally shot his 30-year-old girlfriend multiple times in a vehicle and then pushed her out of the car, before he was gunned down.

12:30 Newscast, November 28th, 2016

State Police say a man wanted in connection with the murder of his girlfriend in Baton Rouge was killed in a shootout with with deputies last night. Col Mike Edmonson says 48-year-old Terrell Walker allegedly shot his girlfriend in a vehicle then dumped her into the street before he fled. Edmonson says a manhunt then began..:
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30-year-old April Peck is identified as the victim. State Police is handling the officer involved shooting investigation.

Early voting is underway and Election Day is less than two weeks away, so candidates are campaigning in full swing. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says the US Senate and two Congressional elections have been relatively quiet..:
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Early voting runs through December 3rd.

A tornado watch is in effect until five o’ clock for much of Louisiana. Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria and Lake Charles are all covered by the watch box. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the severe weather threat will continue into tonight and tomorrow…:
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He says there is potential with this system to produce about one to three inches of rain across the state.

Officials with the Louisiana Lottery say the big $420 million dollar Powerball jackpot was hit in Tennessee by 1 ticket. The prize now goes back down to $40 million dollars for Wednesday’s drawing.

 

11:40 LRN Sportscast November 28th

LSU’s Ed Orgeron has already made changes to his coaching staff. He’s fired special teams coordinator Bradley Dale Peveto. The former Northwestern State head coach was at LSU for the last three seasons. Orgeron’s biggest hire for his coaching staff will be offensive coordinator. He says he has a couple of guys in mind….
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Louisiana Tech and Grambling State are getting ready to play in conference championship games. Tech will face Western Kentucky at 11 AM on Saturday in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The Bulldogs beat the Hilltoppers 55-52 in Ruston on October 6th. After beating Southern in the Bayou Classic, Grambling will now get ready to play Alcorn State in the SWAC title game on Saturday in Houston. Grambling easily beat Alcorn 43-18 in October.

The Saints offense was clicking in yesterday’s 49-21 win over the Los Angeles Rams. New Orleans had 555 yards of total offense. Rookie receiver Michael Thomas had another big game as he caught 9 passes for 108 yards and two touchdowns. Coach Sean Payton says he’s impressed with how Thomas can catch passes away from his body…
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Atlanta and Tampa Bay also won yesterday, so the Saints are still in third place in the NFC South.

In basketball…the Pelicans lost to Dallas, who has the worst record in the NBA. Nicholls defeated Samford in double overtime, California knocked off Southeastern, UL Lafayette beat Texas Southern 84-73 and it was La Tech over Maryland-Eastern Shore74-53.

11:30 Newscast, November 8th, 2016

A shootout in Baton Rouge left two people dead and several injured. Don Molino has the story…:
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Residents are bracing for a strong line of storms that are moving through the state today, and a tornado watch is now in effect for several parishes in the central and western parts of Louisiana. Wind advisories are posted throughout the state as forecasters say gusts of 30-35 miles per hour are possible, and could get as high as 45 miles per hour. The chance for severe weather will continue into tomorrow for much of the state.

Officials in New Orleans are exploring ways they can make the streets safer following another deadly shooting on Bourbon Street over the weekend claimed the life of one person and injured 9 others. NOPD Chief Michael Harrison praised his officers for their response time, but admits more has to be done…:
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He blames the latest incident on an argument between two men and both remain at large.

A Baton Rouge woman is behind bars after she allegedly attacked her husband with a turkey. Sgt. Don Coppola with Baton Rouge Police says a juvenile male called police on Thanksgiving Day to report that his parents were fighting. He says the situation escalated when 32-year-old Helen Jackson apparently pulled a knife on her husband…:
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Jackson faces charges of aggravated assault and domestic abuse battery.

10:30 LRN Newscast November 28th

Early voting is underway and Election Day is quickly approaching. Emelie Gunn has more on what this means for the US Senate and two Congressional races
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The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center says there’s an enhanced threat for severe weather for the northern half of the state today. There’s also a chance for severe weather in south Louisiana. The chance for severe weather will continue into tomorrow for much of the state. Damaging winds are possible with these storms.

Two people are dead and several injured following a shootout in Baton Rouge. State Police Col. Mike Edmonson says last night police responded to a shooting on Essen Lane. He says 48-year-old Terrell Walker allegedly shot his girlfriend, 30-year-old April Peck, multiple times while sitting in a car and then pushed her out of the vehicle.
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Edmsonson says Walker was eventually killed during a shootout with East Baton Rouge Sheriff deputies.

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says they have a tool on their website to help consumers compare rates for auto and homeowners insurance. Donelon says if you’re planning to make changes with your auto insurance, make sure you have more than just liability coverage….
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09:30 Newscast, November 28th, 2016

You can early vote for the December 10th runoff election now through Saturday. It looks like the US Senate candidates, Republican John Kennedy and Democrat Foster Campbell, will not debate. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says this is likely because Kennedy has a comfortable lead in the polls:
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But Campbell will appear at today’s Baton Rouge Press Club.

State Police is now investigating the case of a man who was killed in a shootout with East Baton Rouge deputies after he allegedly murdered a woman in a car before pushing her into a street and ramming bystanders and paramedics with his vehicle. Authorities say when deputies demanded the man show his hands, he fired several rounds at them. What started this incident remains unknown at this time. We’ll have more on this as it develops.

The state Department of Children and Family Services says more than 1500 babies were born exposed to drugs or alcohol last year, a number that’s tripled over the last 8 years. DCFS spokeswoman Denise Evans says this is a big problem for their department…:
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She says if DCFS isn’t fully funded, children could be at risk.

LSU football coach Ed Orgeron has released Bradley Dale Peveto as special teams coach. Jeff Palermo has more on Coach O’s plan for the Tigers:
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08:30 Newscast, November 28th, 2016

Early voting is underway for the December 10th runoff elections, and it looks like the 3rd Congressional District race between Republicans Scott Angelle and Clay Higgins is heating up in a big way. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross…:
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A recent poll showed Higgins leading Angelle. Cross expects the Republican to win in both the US Senate and 4 Congressional District races.

Buying insurance for your house and vehicle can be very confusing, and the state is trying to help. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says they have a tool online at LDI.LA.GOV that will determine the cost of your best policy by adding up different factors…:
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Once you log on to LDI.LA.GOV, click Shop Your Rates.

In 2015, More than 15-hundred babies were born addicted to drugs in Louisiana, according to the Department of Children and Family Services. Halen Doughty has more…:
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According to cops, a man who allegedly shot and killed a woman in Baton Rouge and ran over two bystanders with his car before slamming into an ambulance died in a shootout with deputies. The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office says the man fired at deputies when they demanded he show his hands. State Police say they will be investigating the officer involved shooting.

 

07:30 Newscast, November 28th, 2016

Early voting is underway and Election Day is quickly approaching. Emelie Gunn has more on what this means for the US Senate and two Congressional races…:
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Police in New Orleans are looking for 2 suspects wanted in connection with a terrifying Bourbon Street shooting that claimed the life of a Baton Rouge man and left 9 others injured. Cops say, following the Bayou Classic early Sunday, the suspected shooters, who are not from the area, are believed to have gotten into an argument which escalated and lead to the shooting. The search is underway for the shooters and NOPD is asking for help from the public.

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services finds Louisiana’s rate of newborns with drugs and alcohol in their system has tripled over the last 8 years. Regional Administrator for Child Welfare, Denise Evans, says more than 15-hundred babies were born exposed to drugs or alcohol in 2015, which can cause problems for the infant…:
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Evans says they saw the biggest increase in the use of heroin, marijuana, and prescription drugs.

LSU head coach Ed Orgeron is not wasting time getting to work at his new job. The staff is hitting the recruiting trail but without special teams Coach Bradley Dale Peveto who was released. Coach “O” on where they plan to get future Tigers…:
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