11:40 LRN Sportscast

During LSU’s six game losing streak to Alabama, the Tigers offensive line has not performed well. Junior center Will Clapp says offensive coordinator Matt Canada likes to give opposing defenses a lot of different looks, so hopefully that will work this time around….
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Left tackle KJ Malone is questionable for Saturday’s game against Bama.

The Ragin Cajuns return to action this Saturday as they visit South Alabama. Junior Jordan Davis is expected to start at quarterback as Andre Nunez is still in concucussion protocol. Davis started the first five games of the season, Nunez has started the last two. Also in the Sun Belt, ULM hosts Appalachian State this Saturday.

Saints cornerback Delvin Breaux is eligible to play this Sunday against Tampa Bay. He was placed on injured reserve in the preseason after surgery was needed to repair a stress fracture in his left tibula. Coach Sean Payton says Breaux will be eased back into action…
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Saints and Pelicans Owner Tom Benson is said to be doing very well and was expected to be released from the hospital today. The 90-year-old experienced weakness after the win over Chicago and was taken to a hospital for precuationary reasons.

11:30 Newscast October 31,2017

The safety of drivers and trick or treaters is top priority for State Troopers.
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The state Department of Health is scheduling an additional flu vaccination clinic in Cameron Parish as there has been an uptick in flu activity. Dr. B.J. Foch (Fosh) says the cases are in one specific area.
Cut 13 (08) “the schools.”

 

The Louisiana Department of Health is warning those frequent patrons of indoor shooting ranges about toxic exposure to lead. Dr. David Holcombe with Office of Public Health says there are currently no regulations to control dangerous levels of exposure.
Cut 7 (09) “HEPA filters.”
There are at least 50 shooting ranges in Louisiana, a third of those are indoor.

A New Orleans woman was arrested after allegedly using pepper spray on multiple people inside a Metairie Chuck E Cheeses. Lt. Jason Rivarde with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office says they were called to the scene and arrested Katarian Marshall after an apparent argument.
Cut 3 (07) “the woman.”
Marshall is charged with disturbing the peace by fighting.

10:30 LRN Newscast October 31

A Tangipahoa Parish 41-year-old woman has been arrested after allegedly stealing over            21-thousand-dollars worth of lottery tickets.  Cherish Watson admitted to taking the tickets from a Hammond convenience store where she worked by ‘creating the tickets through the stores register system.  The thefts occurred over four months.  She claimed three-thousand-dollars in winnings.  She is charged with several counts of felony theft.

Due to an increase in flu activity in Cameron Parish, The Louisiana Department of Health is scheduling an additional flu vaccination clinic. The flu hospitalizes three-thousand per year and causes about 500 deaths in Louisiana.  Dr. B.J. Foch (Fosh) says the flu shot can be administered to just about everyone and he identifies some segments of the population who need to get one…

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Halloween is today and with that comes trick or treating.   State Trooper Jesse LaGrange says it’s vital that drivers easily see children who are out and about.  He says make sure they are easily seen in darker shaded costumes…

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The town of Tuscaloosa is gearing up to host thousands of LSU fans this weekend for the big SEC West matchup between the Tigers and Crimson Tide. Jeff Palermo has more…

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09:30 Newscast, October 31st, 2017

It’s Halloween night and State Police is reminding the public that registered sex offenders cannot participate in trick or treating activities. Trooper Jesse LaGrange says you can investigate the neighborhood you plan to take children beforehand…:
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He urges drivers to be vigilant on the roads tonight, and kids to have a glow stick or something reflective on their clothing.

It’s LSU versus Alabama week, and fans from both schools are pumped for the big game Saturday night in Bryant Denny Stadium. Barrett Elder with Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports says LSU fans know the atmosphere is electric inside Tiger Stadium for big primetime games like this, and you can expect to see the same thing over there…:
Cut 5 (07) “history in the making”
LSU hasn’t beat Bama since 2011.

The State Department of Health is warning those who frequent indoor shooting ranges about toxic exposure to lead. Dr. David Holcombe says effects from lead can permanently damage vital organs, and in children, damage the nervous system, slow growth, create learning and behavior problems…:
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He says if you enjoy indoor shooting ranges, make sure you get regular medical checkups and blood work to monitor your exposure to lead.

Due to an increase in flu activity in Cameron Parish, The Louisiana Department of Health is scheduling an additional vaccination clinic. It will be held Thursday at the Cameron Parish Health Unit. Dr. BJ Foch, regional medical director, hopes folks who still need a flu shot come out:
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The flu hospitalizes three-thousand per year and causes about 500 deaths in Louisiana.

08:30 Newscast, October 31st, 2017

Target shooting has become one of the fastest growing community based sports in the country, but it comes with dangers. Kelley Ray reports:
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Kids in costumes will be filling the streets on this Halloween night, and State Police is reminding those driving to be extra careful. Trooper Jesse LaGrange…:
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Parents are encouraged to make sure their kids have a glow stick or flashlight.

LSU is a three touchdown underdog headed into this weekend’s rival matchup against Alabama in Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Tigers haven’t beat Bama since 2011, and Barrett Elder with Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports says he’s not one of those fans who is getting tired of seeing the Crimson Tide win…:
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He says Tuscaloosa is preparing to host thousands of LSU fans for the big game.

Governor John Bel Edwards visited Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico Monday, before island leaders announced they would launch a housing program similar to Louisiana’s Shelter at Home.

The FCC has approved Monroe headquartered CenturyLink’s acquisition of Level 3 Communications, paving the way to close the deal. The company says this is great news and means everything is now in place to complete the transaction, which they anticipate will be effective tomorrow.

07:30 Newscast, October 31st, 2017

It’s Halloween and of course that means trick or treaters and motorists are being reminded to watch out for each other this evening. State Trooper Jesse LaGrange says parents need to make sure kids can be easily seen on the road…:
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Drivers should use caution when navigating neighborhoods.

Indoor shooting ranges could expose people to toxic levels of lead, according to the State Department of Health. Over the past 40 years, the CDC says 36 studies show higher toxic lead levels among those who use gun ranges regularly. Dr. David Holcombe with Office of Public Health says you can take proactive measures to reduce being affected by lead exposure..:
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He adds you should never place lead bullets in your mouth.

The town of Tuscaloosa is gearing up to host thousands of LSU fans this weekend for the big SEC West matchup between the Tigers and Crimson Tide:
Cut 3 (29) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

Due to an increase in flu activity in Cameron Parish, The Louisiana Department of Health is scheduling an additional flu vaccination clinic. Dr. B. J. Foch (Fosh) says the cases are concentrated in one area…:
Cut 13 (08) “the schools”
The clinic will be held on Thursday from 8 to 4:30 at the Cameron Parish Health Unit in Cameron.

06:45 Sportscast, October 31st, 2017

19th ranked LSU is getting ready to play top ranked Alabama, but junior tight end Foster Moreau doesn’t sound too stressed out. Moreau was one of several Tiger players to meet with reporters yesterday and here’s what he said when asked to describe Alabama…:
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2011 was the last time LSU beat Alabama. We asked a tourism official in Tuscaloosa, Barrett Elder, if Crimson Tide fans were getting tired of winning all the time…:
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LSU is a three touchdown underdog for the game Saturday night inside Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Also it was announced Monday that the Tigers vs. Arkansas game on November 11th will kick off at 11am.

The Saints are riding a five-game winning streak heading into Sunday’s game against Tampa Bay. New Orleans has been winning with a stingy defense, solid play from quarterback Drew Brees and a running game more formidable than in years past. But Head Coach Sean Payton says there are still mistakes that need to be corrected or it will cost them later..:
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Saints cornerback Delvin Breaux is eligible to return to the field this Sunday.

The Pelicans fell last night to Orlando, 115-99 and New Orleans now moves to 3-4 on the season.

Adam Schefter is reporting that a federal judge has reinstated a 6 game suspension for Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott over domestic violence allegations. Elliott’s request for a preliminary injunction was denied.

And former LSU star Alex Bregman and the Houston Astros can win their first World Series in franchise history tonight in LA.

 

06:30 Newscast, October 31st, 2017

It’s Halloween, and the safety of drivers and trick or treaters is top of mind for State Police this evening…:
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The Baton Rouge Police Department has arrested a man in connection with the attack of a woman running the LSU lakes in 2013. They said 26-year-old Akeem Yarbrough is charged with attempted second degree kidnapping and second-degree battery. The State Police Crime Lab was able to connect the DNA found on the victim’s clothes to Yarbrough.

The State Department of Health is warning those who frequent indoor shooting ranges about toxic exposure to lead. Dr. David Holcombe says there are no regulations in place to control dangerous levels, but there are things you can do when you head to target practice inside…:
Cut 7 (09) “HEPA filters”
Over the past 40 years, the CDC says 36 studies show higher toxic lead levels among those who use gun ranges regularly.

LSU might be a big underdog headed into a date with top-ranked Alabama in Bryant–Denny Stadium Saturday, but that would never stop Tiger fans from traveling to watch it unfold. Barrett Elder with Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports says LSU/Alabama games are invariably exciting…:
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He expects an electric atmosphere when the Tigers and Tide kickoff Saturday night at 7pm.

AM Newscall October 31

Target shooting has become one of the fastest growing community based sports in the country.  But with it comes dangers.  Kelley Ray has more.

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The safety of drivers and trick or treaters is top priority for State Troopers.  Kelley Ray has more…

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The town of Tuscaloosa is gearing up to host thousands of LSU fans this weekend for the big SEC West matchup between the Tigers and Crimson Tide. Jeff Palermo has more…

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LSU might be a big underdog headed into a date with top-ranked Alabama in Bryant–Denny Stadium Saturday, but that would never stop Tiger fans from traveling to watch it unfold. Barrett Elder with Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports says LSU/Alabama games are invariably exciting…:

Cut 4  (06) “travels really well”

LSU fans know the atmosphere is electric inside Tiger Stadium for big primetime games like this. Elder says you can expect to see the same thing over there…:

Cut 5  (07)  “history in the making”

Alabama has won six straight against LSU, but Elder says both sides consistently put up a challenge which is a blast for fans to take in. He says he’s not one of those fans who is getting tired of seeing the Crimson Tide win…:

Cut 6 (07) “I find it awesome”

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The State Department of Health is warning those who frequent indoor shooting ranges about toxic exposure to lead. There are at least 50 shooting ranges in Louisiana, a third of those are indoor. Dr. David Holcombe with Office of Public Health says there are no regulations in place to control dangerous exposure levels…

Cut 7 (09)  “HEPA filters.”

Over the past 40 years, the CDC says 36 studies show higher toxic lead levels among those who use gun ranges regularly.  Dr. Holcombe says people can take proactive measures to make sure they reduce lead exposure from affecting them…

Cut 8 (08) “come home.”

Health effects from lead can permanently damage vital organs and in children, damage the nervous system, slow growth, create learning and behavior problems. Dr. Holcombe says he saw a hunter with a terrible case of lead poisoning…

Cut 9 (08)  “of lead.”

He adds to make sure you get regular medical checkups and blood work to monitor your exposure to lead.

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Halloween is today and with that comes trick or treating.   State Trooper Jesse LaGrange says it’s vital that drivers easily see children who are out and about.  He says make sure they are easily seen in darker shaded costumes…

Cut 10 (08)  “are located.”

LaGrange says drivers need to be aware of the extra foot traffic in neighborhoods and drive with caution…

Cut 11 (09) “safe time.”

Registered sex offenders cannot participate in trick or treating activities.  For extra protection, Lagrange says for parents to be proactive and investigate the neighborhood they plan to take children beforehand…

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Other tips include children knowing their address and phone number in case they get lost, trick or treating in well-lit neighborhoods and having parents inspect all candy before eating after returning home.

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Due to an increase in flu activity in Cameron Parish, The Louisiana Department of Health is scheduling an additional flu vaccination clinic.  Dr. B. J. Foch (Fosh) says the cases are concentrated in one area…

Cut 13 (08) “the schools.”

The flu hospitalizes three-thousand per year and causes about 500 deaths in Louisiana.  Foch says the flu shot can be administered to just about everyone and the Department of Health says it’s very important for some segments of the population to get one…

Cut 14 (09) “and older.”

The clinic will be held on Thursday from 8 to 4:30 at the Cameron Parish Health Unit in Cameron.  Foch says patients need to make sure to bring insurance cards to move the process along quickly.  He hopes everyone who still needs a flu shot comes out…

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He says if you miss this chance, you can still get flu shots at pharmacies, doctors offices or federally qualified community health centers.

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19th ranked LSU is getting ready to play top ranked Alabama, but junior tight end Foster Moreau doesn’t sound too stressed out. Moreau was one of several Tiger players to meet with reporters yesterday and here’s what he said when asked to describe Alabama…

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LSU has lost five straight to Alabama and in most of those games the Tigers offense found it difficult to move the football. Junior center Will Clapp says offensive coordinator Matt Canada likes to give opposing defenses a lot of different looks, so hopefully that will work this time around…

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2011 was the last time LSU beat Alabama. Linebacker Devin White says he gets asked a lot about finally getting a win over the Crimson Tide…

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The Saints are riding a five-game winning streak heading into Sunday’s game against Tampa Bay. New Orleans has been winning with a stingy defense, solid play from quarterback Drew Brees and a running game more formidable than in years past. But Head Coach Sean Payton says there are mistakes that need to be cleaned up or it will cost them later in the year…

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Saints cornerback Delvin Breaux is eligible to return to the field this Sunday. He’s missed the first half of the season because of a fractured fibula. Payton says Breaux will be eased back into action…

cut 20 (08)  “than bang” 

 

18:30 LRN Newscast October 30

Governor John Bel Edwards has been in Puerto Rico today along with leaders of the Louisiana National Guard and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness to observe and give support to the island nation as it recovers from Hurricane Maria.  The governor’s spokesperson Shauna Sanford says Louisiana understands the immense recovery effort Puerto Rico is undergoing…

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The governor will return to Louisiana Tuesday.

Two out of state residents were killed in an overnight crash involving four 18-wheelers on Interstate 10 in West Baton Rouge Parish. State Police Trooper Bryan Lee says the fatal wreck occurred at two o’clock this morning. He says the traffic was heavy at that time, because a car went off the road…

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An investigative audit accuses three former cashiers at Grambling State University improperly added over 164-thousand-dollars to G-Flex accounts that were used by 35 students and two of the former cashiers. Such a use of public money for personal benefit may violate both state and federal laws. The G-Flex accounts can be used to buy text books, meals and snacks.  State Auditor Roger Harris says even though the money has been paid back through Grambling’s general fund, the school wants to recover those funds…

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The big game of the year has arrived, as 19th ranked LSU visits top ranked Alabama this Saturday. The Bayou Bengals are looking for their first win over the Crimson Tide since 2011, but Bama is a three touchdown favorite. LSU Coach Ed Orgeron spoke today about the key to beating the defending SEC champs…

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