LRN AM Newscall January 1

The Bayou State will be experiencing freezing temperatures to ring in the new year. Jeff Palermo has more…

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The Citrus Bowl pits LSU against Notre Dame.  Jeff Palermo has a look at what it will take to get a Tiger win…

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Many are turning to additional sources of heat with the extended cold snap.  State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says there has been an increase in fire fatalities in the state in the last couple of weeks.  He says homes that don’t have a working smoke alarm are at the greatest risk…

Cut 3 (10) “smoke alarm.”

Another danger is the use of space heaters and other appliances to keep your home warm.  Browning says under no circumstances should a kitchen stove be used…

Cut 4  (11) “do that.” 

He says an important aspect to fire safety is an exit plan if you are caught in a house fire.  Browning says make sure your family knows what to do in an emergency, especially if your normal exits are blocked…

Cut 5  (10)  “your bed.”

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Unusually frigid temperatures will blanket the state this week. High temperatures will be in the 30s today and tomorrow. Donald Jones, with the National Weather Service, says it’ll also be a gusty start to the year making it feel even colder outside

Cut 6 (07)  “tuesday and wednesday”

Jones says those early week wind chills could be bone chilling…

Cut 7 (08)  “windchills.”

This time of year, temperatures are usually about 20 degrees higher. Jones Louisiana residents can expect below freezing temperatures every morning this week…

Cut 8 (06) “unusual.”

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Governor John Bel Edwards believes Louisiana can continue the progress it made during 2017 in the areas of employment and criminal justice reform. The state’s unemployment rate has declined seven straight months and at 4.7 percent it’s the lowest been since 2008. Edwards says there will be more employment opportunities in 2018…

Cut 9 (08)  “been announced”

DXC Technology plans to hire 300 people in New Orleans this year. Graphic Packaging in West Monroe will continue its expansion of a paperboard manufacturing facility, while the Sasol chemical complex will come on-line later this year in Calcasieu Parish.

A big accomplishment in 2017 for Governor Edwards was the approval of a criminal justice reform package aimed at lowering the state’s prison population by reducing sentences for non-violent, non-sexual offenders. Edwards, who was invited to the White House to discuss the issue in November, says foresees a push in Congress this year.

Cut 10 (05) “that effort”

A big challenge for the governor in 2017 is the looming fiscal cliff, triggered by the expiration of a temporary one cent sales tax, which will create a one billion dollar gap in the budget. Edwards says he wants a solution that doesn’t include renewing that temporary penny sales tax.

Cut 11 (06) “of taxation”

Edwards proposes replacing the penny sales tax by taxing services that are current not taxed like Cable TV and he also supports changes with income tax brackets.

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The 17th ranked LSU Tigers take on number 14 Notre Dame in the Citrus Bowl in Orlando today. Both teams are 9-3 with the Tigers riding a three-game winning streak.  Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran says LSU will face one of the best running games in college football, but Irish Quarterback Brandon Wimbush is inconsistent as a passer…

Cut 12 (13) “college football?”

Moran says that the LSU backfield will need to perform well against Notre Dame.  Derius Guice has missed several practices due to an ankle injury.  But with Guice expected at full health and Darrel Williams with nine touchdowns on the season, Moran says their chances are good against a team that allows 153 yards a game on the ground…

Cut 13 (11)  “Notre Dame.”

Winning the Citrus Bowl would give the Tigers a ten win season, the first since back to back ten win seasons in 2012 and 2013.  Moran says it would make the 2017 season a success…

Cut 14 (07) “sucessfull overall.”

The Vegas Line places the Tigers as a field goal favorite over Notre Dame.  Kickoff is at noon on ABC.

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The Saints lose to Tampa Bay 31-24 in the final seconds, but still win the NFC South and they’ll host Carolina for a playoff game this weekend. Head Coach Sean Payton wishes they finished the game better….

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The Saints struggled in this game. They only rushed for 92 yards, scored just two touchdowns on offense, despite getting three turnovers and they also had seven penalties. Payton says they need to be better in the playoffs…

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It’s the first Saints division title in six years. And they’ll play the Carolina Panthers on Sunday at 3:40 in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Payton says it’s exciting to be back in the playoffs…

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11:30am Newscast December 30

Louisiana Radio Network News, I’m Matt Doyle

A Slidell man has been arrested for his part in a “Nigerian Prince’ email scam.  Kelley Ray has more…

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Kelley Ray.”

LSU’s Matt Canada says he’d love to remain the offensive coordinator of the Tigers. Multiple media reports say Canada will leave the program following Monday’s game After the regular season finale, Coach O expressed hoped Canada would land a head coaching job. Canada says…

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Frigid cold weather will greet us for the start of the New Year. Current projections show North Louisiana will see temperatures fall into the teens, while the rest of the state sits in the middle 20s. Chris Nuttall with the National Weather Service Shreveport says as the cold air will sink south, it will create wind chills Louisiana typically does not see…

Cut 7 (05)  “Tuesday morning.”

Despite the low temperatures, no snow is expected.

The fireworks will be coming out despite the freezing temperatures. State fire marshal’s have been out reminding people about firework safety basics, like keeping the pyrotechnics at least 300 feet away from houses, trees, and other possibly flammable objects. State Fire Marshal Chief Butch Browning says every device is different, and you need to read the label before firing the explosives…

Cut 12 (07) “to light it.”

Browning says you can talk to the experts at fireworks retailers for more safety tips.

Louisiana Radio Network News, I’m Matt Doyle

10:30am Newscast December 30

Louisiana Radio Network News, I’m Matt Doyle

Despite reports of friction between him and head coach Ed Orgeron, LSU’s Matt Canada says he’d like to stay at LSU, at least for next season. Those same reports say that LSU’s Citrus Bowl game against Notre Dame could be Canada’s last as offensive coordinator. Canada says he’s just focused on getting his players ready

Cut 4  (12) “that at all” 

Canada’s offense was ranked 53rd in the nation

an 18 month investigation into a Slidell man’s alleged “Nigerian Prince” scam has lead to 269 counts of wire fraud and money. 67-year-old Michael Neu is the alleged middle man.  Slidell Police spokesman Daniel Seuzeneau says it appears Neu was acting alone, in Louisiana…

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Seuzeneau is warning people to be leery of offers that sound too good to be true, especially as the holiday season winds to a close.

Louisana Radio Network.

It’s been a week of unusually cold weather, and reports indicate it’s only going to get colder. Chris Nuttall with the National Weather Service in Shreveport says North Louisiana in particular may be in line for some freezing precipitation along and north of the I-20 corridor.  Nuttall says it won’t be a huge icing event though…

Cut 8 (10) “this time.”

Nuttall is warning that wind chills up north could hit single digits, with average temperatures in the south sitting in the middle 20s.

But that kind of weather won’t keep many people away from the fireworks display across the region. State Fire Marshal Chief Butch Browning says if you’re not going to a professional fireworks display, and plan on a little do it yourself pyrotechnics, to keep it limited

Cut 13 (08)  “lot of problems.”

If you’re not a licensed pyrotechnic, experts say you probably shouldn’t try to put on a show to rival professional displays.

LRN, I’m Matt Doyle

AM Newscall January 1

The bayou state will be experiencing freezing temperatures to ring in the new year. Jeff Palermo has more…

Cut 1 (31) “I’m Jeff Palermo.”

The Citrus Bowl pits LSU against Notre Dame.  Jeff Palermo has a look at what it will take to get a Tiger win…

Cut 2 (38) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

Many are turning to additional sources of heat with the extended cold snap.  State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says there has been an increase in fire fatalities in the state in the last couple of weeks.  He says homes that don’t have a working smoke alarm are at the greatest risk…

Cut 3 (10) “smoke alarm.”

Another danger is the use of space heaters and other appliances to keep your home warm.  Browning says under no circumstances should a kitchen stove be used…

Cut 4  (11) “do that.” 

He says an important aspect to fire safety is an exit plan if you are caught in a house fire.  Browning says make sure your family knows what to do in an emergency, especially if your normal exits are blocked…

Cut 5  (10)  “your bed.”

Unusually frigid temperatures will blanket the state this week. High temperatures will be in the 30s today and tomorrow. Donald Jones, with the National Weather Service, says it’ll also be a gusty start to the year making it feel even colder outside

Cut 6 (07)  “tuesday and wednesday”

Jones says those early week wind chills could be bone chilling…

Cut 7 (08)  “windchills.”

This time of year, temperatures are usually about 20 degrees higher. Jones Louisiana residents can expect below freezing temperatures every morning this week…

Cut 8 (06) “unusual.”

Governor John Bel Edwards believes Louisiana can continue the progress it made during 2017 in the areas of employment and criminal justice reform. The state’s unemployment rate has declined seven straight months and at 4.7 percent it’s the lowest been since 2008. Edwards says there will be more employment opportunities in 2018…

Cut 9 (08)  “been announced”

DXC Technology plans to hire 300 people in New Orleans this year. Graphic Packaging in West Monroe will continue its expansion of a paperboard manufacturing facility, while the Sasol chemical complex will come on-line later this year in Calcasieu Parish.

A big accomplishment in 2017 for Governor Edwards was the approval of a criminal justice reform package aimed at lowering the state’s prison population by reducing sentences for non-violent, non-sexual offenders. Edwards, who was invited to the White House to discuss the issue in November, says foresees a push in Congress this year.

Cut 10 (05) “that effort”

A big challenge for the governor in 2017 is the looming fiscal cliff, triggered by the expiration of a temporary one cent sales tax, which will create a one billion dollar gap in the budget. Edwards says he wants a solution that doesn’t include renewing that temporary penny sales tax.

Cut 11 (06) “of taxation”

Edwards proposes replacing the penny sales tax by taxing services that are current not taxed like Cable TV and he also supports changes with income tax brackets.

The 17th ranked LSU Tigers take on number 14 Notre Dame in the Citrus Bowl in Orlando today. Both teams are 9-3 with the Tigers riding a three-game winning streak.  Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran says LSU will face one of the best running games in college football, but Irish Quarterback Brandon Wimbush is inconsistent as a passer…

Cut 12 (13) “college football?”

Moran says that the LSU backfield will need to perform well against Notre Dame.  Derius Guice has missed several practices due to an ankle injury.  But with Guice expected at full health and Darrel Williams with nine touchdowns on the season, Moran says their chances are good against a team that allows 153 yards a game on the ground…

Cut 13 (11)  “Notre Dame.”

Winning the Citrus Bowl would give the Tigers a ten win season, the first since back to back ten win seasons in 2012 and 2013.  Moran says it would make the 2017 season a success…

Cut 14 (07) “sucessfull overall.”

The Vegas Line places the Tigers as a field goal favorite over Notre Dame.  Kickoff is at noon on ABC.

9:30am Newscast December 30

With your Louisiana Radio Network News, I’m Matt Doyle.

Offense Coordinator Matt Canada tells reporters he hopes to be back next season with the LSU Tigers. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

Temperatures will be below freezing to start the New Year. Chris Nuttall with the National Weather Service in Shreveport says a cold front is settling in over the gulf coast, and with it, wind chills Louisiana typically does not see…

Cut 7 (05)  “Tuesday morning.”

LRN

While temperatures sit in the teens in the north of the state, south Louisiana won’t be escaping the frigid cold either.  Freddie Zeigler with the Slidell office of the National Weather Service says this extended cold snap will pull temperatures in south Louisiana well below normal…

Cut 10 (11) “of January.”

Experts say to make sure bring any pets inside for the weekend and start of the New Year.

A Slidell man is in jail on 269 counts of wire fraud and money laundering in connection with a “Nigerian Prince” e-mail scam.  67-year-old Michael Neu was arrested following an 18-month investigation. Police says Neu allegedly served as the “middle man” of the operation.  Slidell Police spokesman Daniel Seuzeneau says even though this is a big break, finding the kingpin of these types of operations is near impossible…

Cut 15 (08) “anybody else.”

Louisiana Radio Network News, I’m Matt Doyle

With your Louisiana Radio Network News, I’m Matt Doyle.

Offense Coordinator Matt Canada tells reporters he hopes to be back next season with the LSU Tigers. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

Temperatures will be below freezing to start the New Year. Chris Nuttall with the National Weather Service in Shreveport says a cold front is settling in over the gulf coast, and with it, wind chills Louisiana typically does not see…

Cut 7 (05)  “Tuesday morning.”

LRN

While temperatures sit in the teens in the north of the state, south Louisiana won’t be escaping the frigid cold either.  Freddie Zeigler with the Slidell office of the National Weather Service says this extended cold snap will pull temperatures in south Louisiana well below normal…

Cut 10 (11) “of January.”

Experts say to make sure bring any pets inside for the weekend and start of the New Year.

A Slidell man is in jail on 269 counts of wire fraud and money laundering in connection with a “Nigerian Prince” e-mail scam.  67-year-old Michael Neu was arrested following an 18-month investigation. Police says Neu allegedly served as the “middle man” of the operation.  Slidell Police spokesman Daniel Seuzeneau says even though this is a big break, finding the kingpin of these types of operations is near impossible…

Cut 15 (08) “anybody else.”

Louisiana Radio Network News, I’m Matt Doyle

8:30am Newscast December 30

Louisiana Radio Network News, I’m Matt Doyle

A Slidell man has been arrested for his part in a “Nigerian Prince’ email scam.  Kelley Ray has more…

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Kelley Ray.”

LSU’s Matt Canada says he’d love to remain the offensive coordinator of the Tigers. Multiple media reports say Canada will leave the program following Monday’s game After the regular season finale, Coach O expressed hoped Canada would land a head coaching job. Canada says…

Cut 5  (10)  “gig going”

Frigid cold weather will greet us for the start of the New Year. Current projections show North Louisiana will see temperatures fall into the teens, while the rest of the state sits in the middle 20s. Chris Nuttall with the National Weather Service Shreveport says as the cold air will sink south, it will create wind chills Louisiana typically does not see…

Cut 7 (05)  “Tuesday morning.”

Despite the low temperatures, no snow is expected.

The fireworks will be coming out despite the freezing temperatures. State fire marshal’s have been out reminding people about firework safety basics, like keeping the pyrotechnics at least 300 feet away from houses, trees, and other possibly flammable objects. State Fire Marshal Chief Butch Browning says every device is different, and you need to read the label before firing the explosives…

Cut 12 (07) “to light it.”

Browning says you can talk to the experts at fireworks retailers for more safety tips.

Louisiana Radio Network News, I’m Matt Doyle

07:30 sportscast

Offense Coordinator Matt Canada tells reporters he hopes to be back next season with the LSU Tigers.…

Voicer 1 (30) “…I’m Jeff Palermo

 

The Saints can win the NFC South with a win over Tampa Bay on Sunday. Also, Quarterback Drew Brees can set an NFL single-season record for completion percentage. He’s currently at 71.9 and the record is 71.6 set last year by Minnesota’s Sam Bradford. Kick-off is at 3:25.

 

Disappointing loss for the Pelicans last night as they gave up 22 3-pointers to Dallas and the Mavericks dribbled past New Orleans 128-120. The 22 3s is a franchise record for the Mavs. New Orleans did not come ready to play as they fell behind by 26 points in the 1st half. New Orleans spoiled a monster game from DeMarcus Cousins who had 32 points and 20 rebounds. Tonight, the Knicks visit the Smoothie King Center.

 

The Ragin Cajuns jumped out to a double digit lead in the 1st half and went on to beat Little Rock 77-63. U-L Lafayette is now 11-3 and 1-0 in the Sun Belt. Byrce Washington had 15 points and 19 rebounds. ULM lost its Sun Belt opener, falling to Arkansas State 75-64, despite 22 points from Travis Munnings.

 

In other action tonight, Louisiana Tech is at Marshall. McNeese State hosts Northwestern State. Nicholls takes on Incarnate Word in Thibodaux. And UNO is at Houston Baptist.

 

18:30 LRN Newscast December 29

LSU’s Matt Canada says he’d love to remain the offensive coordinator of the Tigers. Multiple media reports say Canada will leave the program following Monday’s game against Notre Dame, because of differences with Head Coach Ed Orgeron. Canada says his focus is beating the Fighting Irish in the Citrus Bowl…

Cut 3 (05) “get 10 wins”

After the regular season finale, Coach O has expressed hope Canada would land a head coaching job.

A Slidell man is in jail on 269 counts of wire fraud and money laundering in connection with a “Nigerian Prince” e-mail scam.  67-year-old Michael Neu was arrested following an 18-month investigation.  Slidell Police spokesman Daniel Seuzeneau says they gave Neu a chance to admit to the scheme early in the investigation…

Cut 14 (13) “it again.”

Frigid cold weather will greet us for the start of the New Year. Chris Nuttall with the National Weather Service in Shreveport says North Louisiana may be in line for some freezing precipitation along and north of the I-20 corridor, even though it won’t be a huge icing event.

Cut 8 (10) “this time.”

The extended cold snap will pull temperatures in south Louisiana well below normal as well.

It will be a cold New Year’s Eve, with a chance of rain, but that won’t keep some from putting on their own fireworks show. With these conditions in mind, State Fire Marshal Chief Butch Browning says talk to an expert before planning out your display…

Cut 11 (08) “good advice.”

He says also check local ordinances to make sure it’s legal to light fireworks in your community.

17:30 LRN Newscast December 29

Offense Coordinator Matt Canada tells reporters he hopes to be back next season with the LSU Tigers. Jeff Palermo has the story…
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

St. James authorities have arrested a second person in the beating of two black teenagers at a Christmas Eve bonfire in Gramercy. 25-year-old Grady Gieger of Prairieville was charged with second-degree battery. Authorities expect a third arrest, but still don’t believe it was racially motivated.

Temperatures could fall into the teens in North Louisiana as we ring in the New Year, and the bottom half of the state won’t be spared either. Freddie Zeigler with the National Weather Service in Slidell says temps will drop well below freezing in South Louisiana next week..:
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He says bring any pets inside and wrap outdoor exposed pipes to protect them from freezing.

Slidell Police arrest a 67-year-old man who was allegedly acting as middle man to a Nigerian Prince as part of an email scam operation. Lt. Daniel Seuzeneau says they believe Michael Neu was acting alone, at least in southeast Louisiana…
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Authorities say Neu participated in hundreds of financial scams over the internet and phone and wired the money back to co-conspirators in Nigeria.

16:45 LRN Sportscast December 29

LSU’s Matt Canada told reporters covering the Citrus Bowl he’d love to remain the offensive coordinator of the Tigers. Multiple media reports say Canada will leave the program following Monday’s game against Notre Dame, because of differences with Head Coach Ed Orgeron. Canada says the focus right now is beating the Fighting Irish…
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Canada says speculation about his future has not impacted the players.

On the defensive side of the football, the Tigers will need to figure out how to stop Notre Dame running back Josh Adams, who has rushed for 1,386 yards and nine touchdowns. Senior defensive end Christian LaCourture says they’ll need to gang tackle Adams…
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Kick-off on Monday is at noon in Orlando.

The Saints wrap up the regular season on Sunday against Tampa Bay. New Orleans has already locked up a postseason berth, a win against the Buccaneers gives them a division crown and homefield advantage next week in the first round of the playoffs. Who would be the best matchup for the Black and Gold next weekend? Saints Sideline reporter Kristian Garic says it could be dangerous to face either Atlanta or Carolina for a third time this season. He says Seattle may be the Saints best bet…
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Kickoff Sunday is at 3:25pm on FOX.

In basketball tonight…the Pelicans can improve to 19-16 on the season, if they beat Dallas at the Smoothie King Center. The Mavericks are 11 and 25.

In college hoops…Sun Belt play gets underway….the Cajuns are at Little Rock, while ULM visits Arkansas State. The Warhawks have been picked to finish last in the Sun Belt, while UL Lafayette is projected to finish fifth.