AM Newscall August 24,2017

Twenty-five years ago today Hurricane Andrew made landfall in Florida and then took its aim on Louisiana. Jeff Palermo has more…

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Tropical Storm Harvey is expected to make landfall on Friday in Texas and Calcasieu Parish is getting prepared. Emelie Gunn has more…

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State Climatologist Barry Keim says the main thing to worry about with Harvey is that it’s not going to be in a hurry to leave. Michelle Southern reports…:

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St. Martinville hopes to become “The Pepper City of the World.” Mayor Pro Tem Mike Fuselier says they will ask the state legislature to pass a resolution giving them the prestigious title. He says for nearly a century, St. Martinville has had a pepper industry, like Pepper’s Unlimited.

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St. Martinville is also known for the company Cajun Chef, which produces 250 different products. Fuselier says they also have been home to a pepper festival for the last 26 years. He says the town is a big tourist attraction and adding this title will only boost visitors.

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Fuselier says this is the perfect opportunity to capitalize on something that’s played a huge role in St. Martinville for nearly 100 years. He says he gets asked all the time what kinds of peppers are growth in the area.

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Twenty-five years ago today one of the most destructive hurricanes in U.S. history made landfall in Florida and then crossed the Gulf of Mexico and made landfall near Morgan City. Former WAFB Meteorologist Mike Graham was working at the Baton Rouge TV station and remembers the anxiety as the storm took aim on Louisiana…

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Andrew slammed into Louisiana on August 26th, 1992. It left extensive damage in its wake in St. Mary and Iberia Parishes and across a good portion of south Louisiana. Private property damage was estimated at one billion dollars. But Graham says we’ve seen bigger disasters since then from Hurricane Katrina to last year’s devastating floods…

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Graham also remembers the recovery moved at a quick pace, because of much of the destruction was caused by wind and not water. Edwin Edwards was the governor of Louisiana in 1992…

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Calcasieu Parish is gearing up as Tropical Storm Harvey is expected to make landfall on Friday evening in Texas. Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness for the parish, Dick Gremillion, says they anticipate a lot of rain and depending on the track, storm surge is also a possibility.

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Gremillion advises members of the public who live in a warning zone to move to higher ground due to the possibility of storm surge. He also urges everyone to stay inside because flash flooding is possible.

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Gremillion says they are prepared with rescue assets in the event of extreme flooding.  He also reminds motorists not to drive through water of unknown depth.

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Governor John Bel Edwards will hold a news conference this morning at GOHSEP to provide updates on Tropical Depression Harvey. State Climatologist Barry Keim says this system will likely be more of a rainmaker for most of Louisiana, but areas across the coast are looking at more complicated circumstances. He says it’s not the time to be fishing in the Gulf…:

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Keim says Harvey should make landfall around the central-Texas coast sometime Friday evening. He says once that happens, the system is expected to turn eastward, and slow down. There’s the potential that over 20 inches of rain, with Houston/Galveston being ground zero…:

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Keim says 5 to 10 inches of rain over any given area of the state can not be ruled out over the next week. He says once that storm stalls, it could sit there for a couple of days…:

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LSU quarterback Danny Etling is excited about being named the stater when the Tigers hit the field September 2nd against BYU in Houston. The fifth year senior says he’s never entered a season without competing hard for that starting job…:

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Coach O said it was important to make the announcement about a starter a couple of weeks before the season started so that Etling knew the team believed in him. Etling says when Orgeron broke the news to him, he initially
joked that he needed to discuss an academic issue…:

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Etling remained the presumed starter throughout the spring despite a back injury that required off-season surgery. He says the only thing on his mind during camp was that he’s got to get better…:

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Etling took over under center during the second game of last season and has maintained the job since. He threw for 2,123 yards with 11 touchdowns and five interceptions while completing 59.5 percent of his passes.

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17:30 Newscast, August 23rd, 2017

Tropical Depression Harvey has re-formed in the Gulf of Mexico and it could be a significant rainmaker for Louisiana. Joe Rua, with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, says Harvey is expected make landfall as a strong Tropical Storm near Corpus Christi, Texas on Friday, but Louisiana will certainly feel the impact…:
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A young woman from Rayne has gained thousands of signatures on her petition to replace Confederate statues with monuments of Britney Spears. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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As expected, LSU Head Football Coach Ed Orgeron has named Danny Etling as the starting quarterback, but added there are also some other incredible QBs on the team. He says Myles Brennan fought hard for the job, but was understanding and respectful of the decision..:
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The Tigers open the season September 2nd against BYU in Houston.

A 38-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting an elderly man in Opelousas in a road rage incident. Police Chief Donald Thompson says they arrested Joshua Babineaux this morning after the public recognized him from surveillance video released to the media. He says the attack happened after the 72-year-old victim supposedly cut off Babineaux and they pulled over:
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Babineaux is charged with aggravated second degree battery and simple battery of the infirm.’

 

 

16:45 LRN Sportscast August 23

No surprise when it comes to who will be LSU’s starting quarterback in the regular season opener against BYU. Danny Etling has been named the starter, but Head Coach Ed Orgeron says freshman Myles Brennan finished a close second in the quarterback derby. Orgeron says Brennan fought hard for the job, but was understanding and respectful of the decision..
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Orgeron says Etling has been consistent during camp and his experience also gives him an edge. O” says Brennan has exceeded expectations during camp, but he’s still a rookie…
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The starters are expected to play in Saturday night’s preseason game against the Houston Texans. Drew Brees, Adrian Peterson, Mark Ingram, Zach Strief and Cam Jordan have yet to play in the preseason, but Coach Sean Payton strongly hinted they’ll see action against the Texans. Also, center Max Unger has been removed from the physically unable to perform list.

Southern Lab High School has to vacate its two football state championships in 2016 and 15, because an independent investigation uncovered evidence the school recruited players who lived outside of the attendance zone and provided payments or inducements that regular students do not receive. Kittens Head Football Coach Marcus Randall has been fired and the LHSAA has suspended the former LSU quarterback for a year.

Not only does Shreveport mayor Ollie Tyler want to build a 30-million dollar sports complex for an NBA minor league team for the New Orleans Pelicans, she’s also proposing a training camp practice facility for the Saints. It’s unclear if the city will fund the mayor’s proposal.

16:30 Newscast, August 23rd, 2017

Heavy rains are expected in Louisiana starting Friday as a strengthening storm system called Harvey makes it way towards the coast…:
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Baton Rouge Police are looking for a man from Ponchatoula accused of shooting and killing a 19-year-old woman. They say 20-year-old James Seymore is believed to have been playing with a hand gun in the back of a vehicle when it went off on accident and struck the victim, Briana Hornsby while she was driving. Seymore fled on foot and remains at large. Hornsby died from her injuries.

Opelousas Police say a man has been arrested in connection to the attack of an elderly man in a road rage incident. The 78-year-old broke his arm as the suspect beat him with the victim’s own cane. That’s according to Opelousas Chief Donald Thompson who says they would have never identified Joshua Babineaux if it weren’t for the help from the public…:
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Babineaux is charged with aggravated second degree battery and simple battery of the infirm.

Confederate monuments should be replaced with statues of Britney Spears according to a Louisiana woman who has thousands of people that agree with her. Rayne native and petition creator, Kassie Thibodeaux, says the Change.org petition has over 4500 signatures and she hopes the governor notices…:
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15:30 Newscast, August 23rd, 2017

State Officials are urging residents to be aware and get ready for Harvey. The storm re-formed into a tropical depression overnight and is expected to hit Texas in the Corpus Christi area on Friday. Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director Jim Waskom says once Harvey gets to the coast, who knows what it will do…:
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Forecasters says six to 12 inches of rain is possible over much of the state.

The state has been trying to get college students to fill out of a survey that deals with violence and sexual assault, but findings released to the Louisiana Board of Regents today indicated the response rate in the spring was only 3.5 percent. The board felt that with so few students participating, there might be an unfair perception of college campus climate so the recommendation was made to change the survey.

Thousands have signed a petition on Change.org that seeks to replace statues of Confederate soldiers in Louisiana with pop star Britney Spears. Rayne native and petition creator, Kassie Thibodeaux, says Spears is a Louisiana hero who should be memorialized.
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The petition has received nearly 4500 signatures.

LSU Head Football Coach Ed Orgeron has named Danny Etling as the starting quarterback. He says Etling knows the offense and has been the most consistent quarterback on the roster during training camp…:
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Coach O added freshman and former 4-star recruit Myles Brennan was a close second and will be the backup.

 

14:30 Newscast, August 23rd, 2017

Tropical Depression Harvey has re-formed in the Gulf of Mexico and it could be a significant rainmaker for Louisiana. Joe Rua, with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, says six to 12 inches are possible over much of the state…:
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Emergency Prepardness officials are urging residents to visit GetAGamePlan.org for tips on how to be ready for a big storm.

Opelousas Police say a man has been arrested in connection to the attack of an elderly man over a road rage incident. 38-year-old Joshua Babineaux, of Opelousas, allegedly beat the 78-year-old with his own cane when the victim posed no threat…:
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That’s Opelousas Chief Donald Thompson who says the man suffered a broken arm in the incident. Babineaux is charged with aggravated second degree battery and simple battery of the infirm.

A young woman from Rayne has gained thousands of signatures on her petition to replace Confederate statues with monuments of Britney Spears…:
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Southern Lab High School will have to vacate its 2016 and 2015 state championship football titles, plus its runner-up trophy in 2014 after it was learned the Baton Rouge school violated the LHSAA’s recruiting rules. The school has been banned from postseason play for the next two years and their head coach, former LSU quarterback Marcus Randall, has been fired and suspended by the LHSAA for one year.

 

LRN PM Newscall August 23rd

A young woman from Rayne has gained thousands of signatures on her petition to replace Confederate statues with monuments of Britney Spears. Emelie Gunn has more…

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Heavy rains are expected in Louisiana starting Friday as a strengthening storm system called Harvey makes it way towards the Louisiana coast. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Thousands have signed a petition on Change.org that seeks to replace statues of Confederate soldiers in Louisiana with pop star Britney Spears. Rayne native and petition creator, Kassie Thibodeaux, says Spears is a Louisiana hero who should be memorialized.

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Spears is a native of Kentwood. Thibodeaux calls Spears a role model for women. The petition has received nearly 4-thousand signatures.

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Thibodeaux hopes to catch the attention of Governor John Bel Edwards, our U.S. Senators, Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy, and a certain famous singer…

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Tropical Depression Harvey has re-formed in the Gulf of Mexico and it could be a significant rainmaker for Louisiana. Joe Rua, with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, says Harvey is expected make landfall as a strong Tropical Storm near Corpus Christi, Texas on Friday, but Louisiana will certainly feel the impact…

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The forecast track calls for the center of Harvey to curve towards Lousiiana but stay in Southeast Texas through at least Monday morning. Rua says six to 12 inches of rain is possible over much of the state…

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Over a foot of rain is possible for southwest Louisiana. Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director Jim Waskom says everyone should get prepared…

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Waskom says once the system reaches the Texas coast it’s hard to predict what the storm will do….

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A 38-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting an elderly man in Opelousas in a road rage incident. Police Chief Donald Thompson says they arrested Joshua Babineaux this morning after the public recognized him from surveillance video released to the media. He says the attack happened after the 72-year-old victim supposedly cut off Babineaux and they pulled over…

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Thompson says the victim recently underwent surgery for his injures and is recovering. He says this elderly man posed no threat to Babineaux.

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Babineaux is charged with aggravated second degree battery and simple battery of the infirm. Thompson says the community really came together to help find Babineaux.

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As expected, LSU Head Football Coach Ed Orgeron has named Danny Etling as the starting quarterback, but added there are also some other incredible QBs on the team that will be major assets. Etling beat out freshman and former 4-star recruit Myles Brennan for the job. Coach “O” said Brennan has exceeded expectations during camp, but he’s still a rookie..:

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Orgeron said Brennan will begin the season as LSU’s backup. He says Etling knows the offense and has been the most consistent quarterback on the roster during training camp…:

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The Tigers open the season September 2nd against BYU in Houston. Orgeron says Lowell Narcisse, another true freshman who has been used as a running option in camp, could also see the field. He says Brennan fought hard for the job, but was understanding and respectful of the decision..:

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13:30 Newscast, August 23rd, 2017

Heavy rains are expected in Louisiana starting Friday as a strengthening storm system called Harvey makes it way towards the Louisiana coast…:
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MIke the Tigers’ veterinarian believes LSU’s live mascot is doing very well in his new surroundings. Doctor David Baker says Mike is confident, interactive and affectionate…
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He adds Mike won’t parade inside Tiger Stadium but instead will stay in his habitat on game days.
As expected, LSU Head Football Coach Ed Orgeron has named Danny Etling as the starting quarterback, but added there are also some other incredible QBs on the team that will be major assets in the future. Etling beat out freshman and former 4-star recruit Myles Brennan for the job. Coach “O” said Brennan has exceeded expectations during camp, but he’s still a rookie..:
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He said Brennan will begin the season as LSU’s backup.
Thousands have signed a petition on Change.org that seeks to replace statues of Confederate soldiers in Louisiana with pop star Britney Spears. Rayne native and petition creator, Kassie Thibodeaux, says they already have over 4300 signatures…:
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She says Spears is an inspiration to millions.

12:30 Newscast, August 23rd, 2017

Get ready for lots of rain Louisiana. Tropical Depression Harvey is more organized in the Gulf and is expected to make landfall as a strong Tropical Storm near Corpus Christi, Texas. The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director Jim Waskom says get ready now…:
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The forecast track calls for the center of Harvey to curve towards Louisiana but stay in Southeast Texas through at least Monday morning.

LSU System President F. King Alexander says they are thrilled to have Mike VII on campus in an awesome habitat. Harvey was an orphan from Florida and Alexander says the specifically sought a tiger that didn’t have a permanent home…:
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And LSU’s mascot will no longer parade Tiger Stadium, but instead will stay inside his habitat on game days.

A 38-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting an elderly man in Opelousas in a road rage incident. Police Chief Donald Thompson says Joshua Babineaux was recognized by the public from surveillance video released to the media. He says the attack happened after the 72-year-old victim supposedly cut off Babineaux and they pulled over…:
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Babineaux is charged with aggravated second degree battery and simple battery of the infirm.

Powerball fever is in full swing as tonight’s jackpot stands at a cool $700 million dollars plus, the second largest in U.S. history.

 

11:30 LRN Newscast August 23

The National Hurricane Center says Harvey has regenerated in the Gulf of Mexico and it’s possible it can develop into a hurricane before it reaches the Texas coast on Friday night. The official forecast has it making landfall as a strong tropical storm near Corpus Christi and then the center of Harvey will curve towards Louisiana, but stay in Southeast Texas through at least Monday morning. Joe Rua, with the National Weather Service, says six to 12 inches of rain is possible over much of the state…
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Over a foot of rain is possible for southwest Louisiana. Governor John Bel Edwards says New Orleans is a concern, because the city’s pumping system has been diminished…
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Repairs on the pumps are ongoing.

The Powerball jackpot has reached 700-million dollars and Louisianans are rushing to get their ticket for tonight’s drawing. Michelle Southern has more…
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Thousands have signed a petition on Change.org that seeks to replace statues of Confederate soldiers in Louisiana with pop star Britney Spears. Rayne native and petition creator, Kassie Thibodeaux, says Spears is a Louisiana hero who should be memorialized.
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The petition has received nearly 4-thousand signatures.