16:30 LRN Newscast December 1

A newly released 300-page State Police report shows alleged criminal corruption by former State Police Superintendent Mike Edmonson…:
Cut 2 (30) “I’m Don Molino”

Former Congressman William Jefferson, who was convicted nearly a decade ago on bribery charges, officially had his sentence reduced to time served today. The decision came as a joint recommendation by prosecutors and defense attorneys in the aftermath of a Supreme Court ruling that makes it more difficult to convict public officials of bribery.

College football fans are reacting to the news of Jimbo Fisher leaving Florida State and accepting a 10-year, 750-million dollar contract from Texas A-and-M. Fisher was in consideration for the head coaching vacancy at LSU last year. Football analyst Mike Detillier…
cut 15 (12) “…going to LSU”
Fisher was the Tigers offensive coordinator during their 2003 national championship season.

A new Food Network series called “Cajun Aces” staring south Louisiana husband and wife chefs, Cody and Samantha Carroll premiers tomorrow night. Cody says they’ve already seen the first episode entitled, “Crawfish and Mirliton,” and the camera work capturing the Cajun countryside is incredible…:
Cut 4 (08) “just beautiful”
The first show is tomorrow night at 7.

15:30 LRN Newscast December 1st

A State Police report provided to the Advocate, shows former LSP Superintendent Mike Edmonson allegedly knew about side trips several troopers took on their way to a conference in San Diego last year. President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission Rafael Goyeneche (go-en-nech-che) says Edmonson asked for an internal investigation only after the media became involved…
cut 6 (09) “…documented misconduct”
Prior to Edmonson’s retirement he said the trip was unauthorized. Attempts to reach him for comment have been unsuccessful.

Broussard Police say the man that held up the First Community Bank on Monday is now in custody. 29-year-old Jeremi Raymond of New Iberia allegedly wounded one of the bank tellers when he fired his weapon. Broussard Police Chief Brennan Decou says Raymond faces several charges…
cut 10 (08) “…convicted felon”

State Police continues to search for the vehicle that was involved in a fatal hit-and-run in St. John the Baptist Parish last weekend. Trooper Melissa Matey says the truck is a light color, possibly silver or gray with a Louisiana license plate of X-4-4-4-6-6-6…
cut 12 (07) “…model”
Eugene Weber was killed in the hit and run while walking down U-S 61 last Saturday night.

Tomorrow night two Louisiana chefs, a husband and wife, will be stars of a new television series on Food Network called Cajun Aces. Cody and Samantha Carroll own restuarants in both New Roads and New Orleans and they are hopeful their show will be a smashing success….
cut 5 (10) “…at a festival”
The series premieres tomorrow night at 7 PM.

LRN PM Newscall December 1

A new Food Network series called “Cajun Aces” staring two south Louisiana chefs premiers Saturday night. Michelle Southern reports…:

Cut 1 (28) “I’m Michelle Southern.”

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A newly released 300-page State Police report shows alleged criminal corruption by former State Police Superintendent Mike Edmonson.  Don Molino has more…

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Don Molino.”

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A new Food Network series called “Cajun Aces” staring two south Louisiana chefs premiers tomorrow night. Husband and wife chefs Cody and Samantha Carroll run the very popular restaurants Hot Tails in New Roads, and Sac a Lait in New Orleans’ Warehouse District. Cody says the cameras follow them around Cajun country, and highlight Louisiana in a huge way…:

Cut 3 (11) “and Mirliton pie”

The couple says say this was one of the fastest green-lit projects ever by their production company, High Noon, to hit the Food Network. Cody says they’ve already seen the first episode entitled, “Crawfish and Mirliton,” and the camera work capturing the Cajun countryside is incredible…:

Cut 4  (08) “just beautiful” 

The first episodes of Cajun Aces airs on Food Network tomorrow night at 7pm; one highlighting crawfish dishes and the other about wild boar. Then next week the other two episodes next week will feature wild turkey and red fish. Samantha says there is a huge sense around the country of a huge love and fascination for all Louisiana has to offer…:

Cut 5  (10)  “at a festival’”

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A newly released 300-page State Police report provided to the Advocate, shows former LSP Superintendent Mike Edmonson allegedly knew about side trips several troopers took on their way to a conference in San Diego last year.  President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission Rafael Goyeneche (go-en-nech-che)  says Edmonson asked for an internal investigation only after the media became involved…

Cut 6 (09)  “documented misconduct.”

Edmonson retired last March after learning the troopers were being internally investigated after claiming overtime and expensive hotel stays in Arizona and Nevada.   Goyeneche says Edmonson’s tampering with key evidence could bring felony charges, including obstruction of justice…

Cut 7 (12)  “criminal violation.” 

Goyeneche says Edmonson’s behavior has been embarrassing for the State Police.  It will take a while to bring reconciliation to the agency…

Cut 8 (12) “and externally.”

Attempts by LRN to speak with Edmonson have not been returned.

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A suspected bank robber is in custody after being on the run this week.  Broussard Police Chief Brannon Decou says 29-year-old Jeremie Raymond of New Iberia allegedly held up the First Community Bank Monday, firing a weapon and injuring a bank teller.  He left on foot after the robbery.  Decou says Raymond was apprehend with help from the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force…

Cut 9 (06)  “was apprehended.”

Decou says it is unknown if the sister was involved in the incident.  Decou says Raymond faces several charges…

Raymond is held in the East Baton Rouge Parish jail on a half-million-dollar bond and waiting extradition to Lafayette Parish.

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State Police is still searching for a driver involved in a fatal hit and run which killed a pedestrian in St. John the Baptist Parish last weekend. Senior Trooper Melissa Matey says they do know that the hit and run vehicle is a 1988 to 2000 model GMC or Chevrolet pickup truck. She says the tailgate is a different color than the rest of the vehicle and some of the paint is faded on both sides of the truck.

 

The vehicle has the Louisiana license plate X-4-4-4-6-6-6. Matey urges anyone who could’ve seen this vehicle to contact State Police immediately. She says the truck is a light color, possibly silver or gray.

Cut 12 (07) “model”

Eugene Webber III was killed on Saturday, November 25th while walking down U.S. 61.

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It’s official; Jimbo Fisher is leaving Florida State to take the head coaching job at Texas A&M, and will not host the FSU game against ULM Saturday. So what does this mean for LSU now that he’s back in the SEC? College football analyst Mike Detillier says Fisher is known for developing quarterbacks…:

Cut 13 (11)  “National Football League”

A Houston TV station is reporting that Fisher’s deal is worth $7.5 million dollars annually over what is “likely” a 10-year contract. Detillier says a big key for Fisher’s success overall in the SEC is whether or not he can do something about the struggling Aggie defense…:

Cut 14 (11) “figure that out”

Reports say Fisher is already expected to be introduced in College Station Monday. Fisher’s name was being tossed around at LSU after Les Miles was fired, but it didn’t work out. Detillier says college football is all about looking forward and not back at what you should have done…:

Cut 15 (12) “going to LSU”

Fisher was the Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach at LSU from 2000-2006.

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14:30 LRN Newscast December 1

A report that’s been made public shows the former leader of State Police, Colonel Mike Edmonson, deleted text messages that showed he was communicating with Troopers when they took a taxpayer funded trip to Las Vegas. President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission Rafael Goyeneche says Edmonson’s behavior has been embarrassing for State Police. He says it will take a while bring reconciliation to the agency…
cut 8 (12) “….and extrenally”
Edmonson has not responded to requests for comment.

A suspected bank robber who fired a gunshot earlier this week that injured a bank teller has been arrested. Broussard Police Chief Brannon Decou says 29-year-old Jeremie Raymond of New Iberia was taken into custody…
cut 9 (06) “….was apprehended”
Raymond’s bond has been set at half-million dollars.

A new Food Network series called “Cajun Aces” staring two south Louisiana chefs premiers Saturday night. Michelle Southern reports…:
Voicer 1 (28) “I’m Michelle Southern.”

Former LSU offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher is leaving Florida State for Texas A-and-M and he’ll receive a 10-year, 75-million dollar contract to coach in the SEC West. College football analyst Mike Detillier says Fisher can coach up quarterbacks, but what aout that mediocre Aggie defense…
cut 14 (11) “…figure that out”

13:30 Newscast, December 1st, 2017

A newly released State Police report provided to the Advocate, shows former LSP Superintendent Mike Edmonson allegedly knew about side trips troopers took on their way to a conference in San Diego last year. President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission Raphel Goyeneche says Edmonson’s tampering with key evidence could bring felony charges, including obstruction of justice:
Cut 7 (12) “criminal violation”
Edmonson has not returned calls for comment.

A new Food Network series called “Cajun Aces” staring two south Louisiana husband and wife chefs, Cody and Samantha Carroll premiers tomorrow night. Cody they’ve already seen the first episode entitled, “Crawfish and Mirliton,” and the camera work capturing the Cajun countryside is incredible…:
Cut 4 (08) “just beautiful”
7pm is airtime Saturday.

State Police is still searching for a driver involved in a fatal hit and run which killed a pedestrian in St. John the Baptist Parish last weekend. Senior Trooper Melissa Matey says the hit and run vehicle is a 1988 to 2000 model GMC or Chevrolet truck. She says the tailgate is a different color than the rest of the vehicle and some of the paint is faded on both sides…:
Cut 11 (10) “have damage”
Eugene Webber III was killed on Saturday, November 25th while walking down U.S. 61.

It’s official; Jimbo Fisher is leaving Florida State to take the head coaching job at Texas A&M, and will not host the FSU game against ULM Saturday. So what does this mean for LSU now that he’s back in the SEC? College football analyst Mike Detillier says Fisher is known for developing quarterbacks…:
CUT 13 (11) “National Football League”

12:30 Newscast, December 1st, 2017

A newly released 300-page State Police report shows alleged criminal corruption by former State Police Superintendent Mike Edmonson…:
Cut 2 (30) “I’m Don Molino”

Former Congressman William Jefferson, who was convicted nearly a decade ago on bribery charges, today had his sentence reduced to time served. The decision came as a joint recommendation by prosecutors and defense attorneys in the aftermath of a Supreme Court ruling that makes it more difficult to convict public officials of bribery.

State Police have released an update in the fatal hit and run crash which claimed the life of a pedestrian in St. John the Baptist Parish on Sunday. Senior Trooper Melissa Matey says they now have pictures of the suspect vehicle, which is a 1988-2000 model year GMC/Chevrolet pick-up truck…:
CUT 27 (09) “also faded”
Anyone with information about the vehicle’s whereabouts is urged to contact LSP. The pedestrian who died is 32 year old Eugene Webber III of LaPlace.

The top game in the NFL this Sunday is the Saints versus the Panthers. The two teams are tied for first place in the NFC South, with a record of 8-3. Atlanta is one game back at 7-4. Kickoff in the Superdome is at 3:25pm.

11:40 LRN Sportscast December 1

The top game in the NFL this Sunday is the Saints versus the Panthers. The two teams are tied for first place in the NFC South, with a record of 8-3. Atlanta is one game back at 7-4. After Sunday’s game against Carolina, the Black and Gold will play the Falcons twice in a three week period. Quarterback Drew Brees is excited to see how his team handles the next month…
Cut 17 (08) “best football.”
The Falcons also have a big game as they host the 9-and-2 Vikings.

There are some great high school football games tonight as its the non-select semi-final playoffs. In One-A, Kentwood travels to northeast Louisiana to face Oak Grove in a matchup of two teams who are 12-and-1. In three-A, Kaplan hosts Richwood in a semifinal contest. Both teams are 10-3. In Four-A, undefeated Lakeshore hosts Rayne and and in Five-A, Zachary is at unbeaten West Monroe.

Ole Miss is not going to a bowl game this year and they will not be able to play in one next season and they’ll also have a reduction of scholarships as a result of NCAA penalties that were handed down today against the school. The Rebels were accused of 15 Level One violations as the NCAA investigation determined boosters providing recruits and players with improper benefits.

And the situation continues to get more crazy in Tennessee as athletics director John Currie has been fired after spending eight months on the job. Currie was reportedly set to hire Washington State head coach Mike Leach, but former head coach Phillip Fulmer apparently has been sabotaging the search process in the hopes of becomes the school’s next A-D.

An Associated Press Source says they expect Florida State’s Jimbo Fisher will leave for Texas A-and-M. The ULM Warhawks visit the Seminoles tomorrow in what is expected to be Fisher’s last game in Tallahasse.

11:30 Newscast, December 1st, 2017

 

A newly released State Police report provided to the Advocate shows former LSP Superintendent Mike Edmonson allegedly knew about side trips troopers took on their way to a conference in San Diego last year. President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission Raphel Goyeneche (go-en-nech-che) says Edmonson asked for an internal investigation only after the media became involved.:
Cut 6 (09) “documented misconduct”
Calls by LRN to Edmonson have not been returned.

An East Baton Rouge Parish grand jury has indicted Kenneth Gleason, a white man accused of murdering two black men and shooting into the home of a black family in September. The 23-year-old is charged with one count each of second and first-degree murder and two counts of attempted second-degree murder in the incidents police have described as possibly racially motivated.

US Senator John Kennedy says he will back President Donald Trump’s nomination for the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals, Kyle Duncan of Louisiana. Duncan appeared before the Senate Judiciary committee on Wednesday, Kennedy sits on the panel and his support means it’s likely Duncan will be confirmed.

A new Food Network series called “Cajun Aces” staring two south Louisiana chefs premiers tomorrow night. Husband and wife chefs Cody and Samantha Carroll run the very popular restaurants Hot Tails in New Roads, and Sac a Lait in New Orleans’ Warehouse District. Cody says the cameras follow them around Cajun country, and highlight Louisiana in a huge way…:
CUT 3 (11) “and Mirliton pie”
The couple says say this was one of the fastest green-lit projects ever by their production company, High Noon, to hit the Food Network network.
The first episode of Cajun Aces airs on Food Network tomorrow night at 7pm.

10:30 LRN Newscast December 1

The National Flood Insurance Program, which provides flood insurance for thousands of Louisiana residents expires next Friday, December 8th.  The program is riddled with 24-billion-dollars in debt.  U.S. Senator John Kennedy says he is fine with renewing the program, if Legislators can find money to help with the huge debt load.  He says they need to lower private insurance company administration fees…

Cut 9 (10)  “the dollar.”

Closer to home, if you were affected by the August 2016 floods and feel you weren’t compsenated enough, you have until December 31st to submit a proof of loss.  State Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says for help filing an appeal for more money from the flood insurance program, consumers can call 1-800-259-5300. He also suggests work with your insurance company…

Cut 11 (10) “insurance program”

Former New Orleans Congressman William Jefferson is expected to remain free today following his new sentencing hearing.  Due to recent Supreme Court rulings, Jefferson was freed after serving five years of a 13 year sentence on bribery charges.  Loyola University law professor Dane Cioilno says since the high court’s decision, the term “official act” is not as broad as it once was…

Cut 15 (11) “of value.”

It’s now December and this is the first big weekend for gatherings with your bosses and co-workers. Office misconduct in the wake of allegations against many high profile celebrities is on the minds several people.  U-N-O Business Professor Dr. Mark Rosa says it’s fine to have fun, but if you think you might find it difficult to behave, leave the alcohol alone…:

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09:30 Newscast, December 1st, 2017

The Holiday Office Party season is underway amid the current national conversation about workplace harassment and several well-known individuals being fired. UNO Business Professor Dr. Mark Rosa says HR departments are likely re-evaluating their sexual harassment policies, and showing annual videos about how to act at the office and social functions…:
Cut 6 (09) “on this”

Former New Orleans Congressman William Jefferson is expected to remain free today following a new sentencing hearing. Jefferson was released from prison last month after 7 convictions were tossed due to new corruption laws. Loyola University law professor Dane Ciolino says a recent Supreme Court ruling that makes it more difficult to convict elected officials on bribery charges…:
Cut 14 (07) “of many”

A State Police report obtained by the Advocate accuses the former head of the L-S-P, Mike Edmonson, of deleting text messages amid an investigation into questionable travel by some of his troopers. Kelley Ray has more…:
Cut 3 (30) “I’m Kelley Ray”

The deadline to submit proof off loss claims from August 2016 flooding has been extended through the end of the year. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says don’t be afraid to fight for what is rightfully yours…:
Cut 12 (10) “their policy”