11:40 LRN Sportscast January 2nd

There is no talk of a national championship at U-C-F today. LSU ended the Knights 25-game winning streak with a 40-32 win in the Fiesta Bowl. Quarterback Joe Burrow bounced back from an early pick six and a crushing hit to throw for 394 yards and four touchdowns…..
cut 15 (10) “….keep working”
The Tigers had 555 yards of total offense. Kicker Cole Tracy made four field goals and set the school record for most field goals in a season with 29. LSU also celebrates its first ten-win season since 2013.

The Tigers avoided the upset, but Georgia did not in last night’s Sugar Bowl as 15th ranked Texas beat the fifth ranked Bulldogs 28-21. It’s the Longhorns first ten-win season since 2009 and they open next year by hosting Louisiana Tech and LSU.

After losing to the Carolina Panthers 33-14 in the regular season finale, the Saints say they will use the extra week before their January 13th playoff game to focus on fundamentals. New Orleans defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins says the mistakes they made against the Panthers are fixable
Cut 19 (15) “…from there”
The week off allows Saints assistant head coach Dan Campbell to interview for head coaching vacancies. Campbell will reportedly speak with the Browns, Packers and Cardinals later this week.

In the NBA, the Pelicans begin a two-game road trip tonight in Brooklyn. The Nets have won six of their last seven game homes.

11:30 LRN Newscast January 2nd

The price for gasoline continues to fall. According to Triple-A, the statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline is a $1.95. That’s about 20-cents cheaper than a month ago. Triple-A fuel analyst Don Redman says the price at the pump should continue to fall as demand for gasoline is low in January compared to other months…
cut 6 (08) “…$1.90”

Now that a new year has arrived, a unanimous jury verdict is required to convict someone of a felony crime committed after December 31, 2018. Voters approved the constitutional amendment in November. Opponents raised concerns that unanimous verdicts will make it tougher for justice to be served. But Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says…
Cut 28 (8) “…unanimous jury.”
Oregon is now the only state that allows non-unanimous jury convictions.

A major story to follow in 2019 will be Louisiana’s governor’s race. So far, two main Republican challengers have emerged as Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards seeks a second term. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says Edwards’ opponents will point to the state’s economy as a reason why a change is needed…
cut 12 (07) “…still down”
Ralph Abraham and Eddie Rispone are the two announced Republican challengers so far.

There is no talk of a national championship at U-C-F. LSU ended the Knights 25-game winning streak with a 40-32 win in the Fiesta Bowl. Quarterback Joe Burrow bounced back from an early pick six and a crushing hit to throw for 394 yards and four touchdowns…..
cut 15 (10) “….keep working”
LSU finishes 10-3. It’s first ten-win season since 2013.

10:30 AM Newscast

With the new year comes the tradition of making new year’s resolutions.  But many of the goals don’t necessarily withstand the test of time.  Assistant Secretary for the Office of Public Health at LDH  , Alex Billioux recommends putting together a highly detailed plan of action to make sure that your goals fit into your daily routine.

Cut 5 (10) “…going to do it.”

All felony convictions require a unanimous jury decision, as the unanimous juries constitutional amendment that passed in November is now in effect. It’s the end of a Jim Crowe era law that made Louisiana one of only two states that did not require unanimous decisions in those cases, and Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says the new law could mean a few more hung jury results, and will probably force DAs to reconsider pursing charges when the case is shaky.

Cut 9 (09) “…case.″

 

Governor John Bel Edwards says his top legislative priority is to give teachers a pay raise. Don Molino looks at whether the governor will be successful…

Cut 3 (30) “I’m Don Molino”

The parents of a 9 year old boy who went missing from their home on Friday are free after posting bail.   According to the Evangeline Parish Jail, Paul and Minette Thibodeaux each had a bail set at $35,000.  The boy was found Sunday morning hiding under a neighbor’s home.  Police arrested the parents for an unkept home and their two children appeared malnourished.

 

 

9:30 LRN newscast January 2nd

A big story in 2019 will be Louisiana’s governor’s race. The gubernatorial primary is October 12th. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says the race will likely need the November 16th runoff and the winner that night will claim the governor’s mansion by a slim margin…
cut 11 (10) “….for a Democrat”
Congressman Ralph Abraham and Baton Rouge businessman Eddie Rispone are the two main Republican challengers.

Much of the northern half of the state and southwest Louisiana are under a flash flood watch through today and into tomorrow. Chris Nuttall with the National Weather Service says one to five inches of rain could fall over the next couple of days…
cut 13 (12) “…basically”

What are the best practices to maintain your new year’s resolutions? Louisiana Department of Health has some tips.
Cut 1 (31) “I’m Kevin Barnhart.”

LSU ended U-C-F’s 25-game winning streak with a 40-32 win at the Fiesta Bowl. Tigers linebacker Devin White says it was a great way to end the year…
cut 18 (20) “….new year”
It’s LSU’s first ten win season since 2013.

8:30 LRN Newscast January 2nd

After a fairly dry New Year’s Day, rain chances increase today and flash flood watches are posted for a large portion of the state. It includes Lake Charles, Alexandria and Monroe. We are coming off a wet December and Chris Nuttall says this wet weather pattern was expected…
cut 14 (08) “….a wetter winter”
Some areas of central Louisiana could see four to six inches of rain over the next couple of days.

All felony convictions require a unanimous jury decision, as the unanimous juries constitutional amendment that passed in November is now in effect. It’s the end of a Jim Crowe era law that made Louisiana one of only two states that did not require unanimous decisions in those cases. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says it’s a positive change.
Cut 7 (08) “…the process”

A major story in 2019 will be the governor’s race. Democrat John Bel Edwards is up for re-election and there’s two announced Republican challengers, Ralph Abraham and Eddie Rispone. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says it’s unclear who will be Edwards’ biggest challenger
Cut 10 (12) “…election day.”
The gubernatorial primary is October 12th.

With the new year comes the tradition of new year’s resolutions. But many of the goals don’t withstand the test of time. Assistant Secretary for the state Office of Public Health, Alex Billioux says choose goals you can commit to out of desire.
Cut 4 (06) “…you should do.”
Billioux recommends putting together a highly detailed plan of action to make sure that your goals fit into your daily routine.

7:30 LRN Newscast January 2nd

Much of Louisiana is under a flash flood watch as several inches of rain can fall across Lake Charles, Alexandria, and Monroe over the next couple of days.
Cut 13 (08) “…to northeast Louisiana.”
That’s National Weather Service Meteorologist Chris Nuttall who says the highest rainfall totals could fall across central Louisiana.

Now that a new year has arrived, a unanimous jury verdict is required to convict someone of a felony crime committed after December 31, 2018. Voters approved the constitutional amendment in November. Opponents raised concerns that unanimous verdicts will make it tougher for justice to be served. But Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says…
Cut 8 (8) “…unanimous jury.”
Oregon is now the only state that allows non-unanimous jury convictions.

A major story to follow in 2019 will be Louisiana’s governor’s race. So far, two main Republican challengers have emerged as Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards seeks a second term. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says Edwards’ opponents will point to the state’s economy as a reason why a change is needed…
cut 12 (07) “…still down”
Ralph Abraham and Eddie Rispone are the two announced Republican challengers so far.

Many of you set a New Year’s Resolution to live a healthier lifestyle in 2019. Alex Billioux, is an assistant secretary for the state Office of Public Health, and he recommends setting goals that are not too difficult…
cut 6 (08) “….can actually do”

The price for gasoline continues to fall. According to Triple-A, the statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline is a $1.95. That’s about 20-cents cheaper than a month ago.

6:45 LRN Sportscast January 2nd

LSU is Fiesta Bowl champs after outscoring Central Florida 40-32 on New Year Day. Quarterback Joe Burrow had a career day with 394 yards passing and four touchdowns. A short-handed Tigers defense also played well, despite several injuries, suspensions and losing a couple of players because of ejections. They held U-C-F to 250 total yards. Defensive end Rashard Lawrence had two of the Tigers five sacks…
cut 17 (19) on pushing”
LSU’s defense also forced two turnovers. The Tigers get to enjoy their first 10-win season since 2013.

At the Sugar Bowl last night, Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger ran for three touchdowns as the Longhorns upset Georgia 28-21. The sophomore Q-B had 64 yards rushing and threw for 169 yards. Longhorn players say the once proud Texas football program is back. They’ll open next season by hosting Louisiana Tech and LSU.

The Saints are getting ready to host either Dallas, Seattle or Philadelphia on January 13th in the NFC Divisional round. Defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins says they will spend this week focusing on themselves after finishing the regular season with a loss to Carolina…
cut 20 (16) “…as well”

The Pelicans are in Brooklyn tonight to face the Nets.

6:30 LRN Newscast January 2nd

A big story in 2019 will be Louisiana’s governor’s race. The gubernatorial primary is October 12th. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says the race will likely need the November 16th runoff and the winner that night will claim the governor’s mansion by a slim margin…
cut 11 (10) “….for a Democrat”
Congressman Ralph Abraham and Baton Rouge businessman Eddie Rispone are the two main Republican challengers.

There is no talk of a national championship at U-C-F. LSU ended the Knights 25-game winning streak with a 40-32 win in the Fiesta Bowl. Quarterback Joe Burrow bounced back from an early pick six and crushing hit to throw for 394 yards and four touchdowns…..
cut 15 (10) “….keep working”
LSU finishes 10-3. It’s first ten-win season since 2013.

Unanimous jury verdicts are now required in serious felony cases in Louisiana.
voicer 2 (30) “….I’m Matt Doyle”

A flash flood watch is posted for much of Louisiana for Lake Charles, Alexandria, Natchitoches and Monroe. About three to four inches of rain could fall across central Louisiana.

LRN AM Newscall January 2nd

What are the best practices to maintain your new year’s resolutions?  Louisiana Department of Health has some tips.

Cut 1 (31) “I’m Kevin Barnhart.”

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Unanimous jury verdicts are now required in serious felony cases in Louisiana. Matt Doyle has more.

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle.”  

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Governor John Bel Edwards says his top legislative priority is to give teachers a pay raise. Don Molino looks at whether the governor will be successful…

Cut 3 (30) “I’m Don Molino”

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With the new year comes the tradition of making new year’s resolutions.  But many of the goals don’t necessarily withstand the test of time.  Assistant Secretary for the Office of Public Health at LHD, Alex Billioux says among the recommendations in order to complete goals, choose goals you can truly commit to out of desire.

Cut 4 (06) “…you should do.” 

Billioux recommends putting together a highly detailed plan of action to make sure that your goals fit into your daily routine.

Cut 5 (10) “…going to do it.”

Billioux recommends setting goals that might not be so big and overwhelming.

Cut 6 (08) “…can actually do.”

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All felony convictions require a unanimous jury decision, as the unanimous juries constitutional amendment that passed in November is now in effect. It’s the end of a Jim Crowe era law that made Louisiana one of only two states that did not require unanimous decisions in those cases, and Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says it’s a positive change.

Cut 7 (08) “…the process”

64-percent of voters approved the amendment.

Opponents are concerned unanimous verdicts will make it tougher for justice to be served to those who commit heinous crimes. Ciolino says those concerns are exaggerated, as DAs in other states do just fine…

Cut 8 (08) “…unanimous jury.”

Ciolino says the new law could mean a few more hung jury results, and will probably force DAs to reconsider pursing charges when the case is shaky.

Cut 9 (09) “…case.″

Oregon is now the only state that allows non-unanimous juries.

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A major story in 2019 will be the governor’s race. Democrat John Bel Edwards is up for re-election and there’s two announced Republican challengers, Ralph Abraham and Eddie Rispone. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says it’s unclear who will be Edwards’ biggest challenge

Cut 10 (12)   “…election day.”

The gubernatorial primary is October 12th. Cross says the race will likely need the November 16th runoff and the winner that night will probably win by a slim margin

Cut 11 (10) “…for a Democrat.”

Cross says Edwards opponents will point to the state’s economy as a reason why a change is needed in the governor’s mansion

Cut 12 (07)   “…still down”

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Louisiana is seeing a wet start to the New Year.  A flash flood warning has been posted for Lake Charles, Alexandria, and Monroe as the state is expected to get pounded with rain.  National Weather Service Meteorologist Chris Nuttall says the downpour is expected to last until Thursday evening.

Cut 13 (08) “…to northeast Louisiana.”

Nuttall says several factors contribute to the recent pattern of rainier weather.

Cut 14 (08) “…a wetter winter.”

Some areas in North Louisiana could see 4-6 inches of rain.
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There will be no talk of a national championship at U-C-F. LSU ended the Knights 25-game winning streak with a 40-32 win in the Fiesta Bowl. Quarterback Joe Burrow bounced back from an early pick six to throw for 394 yards and four touchdowns

Cut 15 (10) “…keep working.”

LSU finishes the season 10-3. It’s first ten-win season since 2013. There were some who projected that the Tigers would only win seven games, but Coach Ed Orgeron says they never listened to the doubters…

Cut 16 (21)  our players”

LSU’s defense was great against one of the top offenses in college football. They held U-C-F to 250 total yards as the Tigers played without several starters and lost two more players during the game as a result of a targeting penalty and a punch to the helmet. Rashard Lawrence had two of the Tigers five sacks…

 cut 17 (19)    on pushing” 

LSU’s defense also forced two turnovers. Devin White forced a fumble in the first half that turned the momentum. The Springhill native was one of a few projected first round picks to play in a non-playoff bowl game…

Cut 18 (20)    new year” 

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After losing to the Carolina Panthers 33-14 in the regular season finale, the Saints say they will use the extra week before their January 13th playoff game to focus on fundamentals. New Orleans defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins says the mistakes they made against the Panthers are fixable

Cut 19 (15)   “…from there”

The Saints will play either Dallas, Seattle or Philadelphia in the NFC Divisional round. Rankins says having a week to focus on themselves will be good for the Black and Gold

Cut 20 (16) “…as well”

16:45 LRN Sportscast

In a wild game that featured several big plays, ejections and four touchdown passes from quarterback Joe Burrow, the 11th ranked LSU Tigers ended UCF’s 25-game winning streak with a 40-32 victory. It was Burrow’s best game as an LSU Tiger, despite throwing a pick six in the 1st quarter that gave UCF a 14-3 lead in the first quarter.

Burrow rebounded to throw for 394 yards. Freshman Ja’Marr Chase had a break out game as he caught six passes for 93 yards and toucdown. Justin Jefferson had two touchdown catches.

LSU struggled in the red zone, but Cole Tracy kicked four field goals to set an NCAA record for most career field goals.
Despite playing short-handed on defense, the Tigers held one of the nation’s most explosive offenses to 250 yards and sacked UCF quarterback Darriel Mack five times. It’s LSU’s first 10-win season since 2013.
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Tonight in the Mercedes Benz Superdome, the 5th ranked Georgia Bulldogs will face 15th ranked Texas. The Bulldogs will want to show they should have been in the college football playoffs, while the Longhorns are seeking their 10th win of the season as they make their fourth appearance in the Allstate Sugar Bowl.

The Saints first playoff game is not until January 13th and Coach Sean Payton says that gives them time to improve on the fundamentals. Payton is not happy with how his team performed in Sunday’s 33-14 home loss to Carolina. New Orleans will play either Dallas, Seattle or Philadelphia in the NFC divisional round.

The Pelicans celebrated the new year by beating Minnesota 123-114 last night. Anthony Davis did not play because of illness, but Elfrid Payton returned from a broken finger and it helped spark a nine-point win. Julius Randle led the way with 33 points and 11 rebounds.

In college hoops, Ragin Cajuns announce second leading scorer Malike Marquetti is out for the season with a knee injury.