230PM LRN News

A New Orleans judge says NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and three referees should have to answer questions under oath in September about the infamous blown call in the NFC Title game.

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Authorities say the missing persons case of Kasey Bigum has been resolved in Avoylles Parish. Sherriff Doug Anderson says 20-year-Tristin James, murdered his mother, and with the help of his girlfriend hid the body, not even reporting his mom missing for three weeks after the murder.

Cut 11 (02) “…happened.”

The two have been charged with 2nd degree murder.

School systems in Sabine, Morehouse, and Ouachita parishes have been hit with cyber security issues, and now it appears The Tangipahoa Parish Public School System is the latest to be targeted.  LSU’s Stephenson National Center for Security Research Executive Director Jeff Moulton says they suspect automated hacking programs, not live humans, are responsible.

Cut 7 (09) “…get this one.”

He says emails generally the most common form of attack.

For years the LSU athletic department has used a portion of its revenues to help fund the academic side of the university. But in an exclusive interview with Tiger Rag Magazine, athletics director Scott Woodward says the transfer policy is being re-evaluated because they can not sustain what they are currently doing…

Cut 12 (11) “…athletic department”

From 2012-to-2017, LSU athletics sent nearly 50-million dollars to the university.

1:30 PM Newscast

Medical Marijuana may be available in Louisiana sometime early next month. Matt Doyle has the story…

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

The 24-year-old woman arrested by Alexandria Police as the suspect in the murder of her 5-year-old daughter is has been declared clinically deceased. The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office says Jasmine Anderson attempted suicide by hanging on Saturday, only moments after a cell check by guards. The attempt came two days after her arrest. Medics were able to revive her and placed into ICU. Anderson was placed on life support for organ procurement purposes.

 

A missing person case in Avoyelles Parish ends in tragedy after authorities discover a body, and pin the brutal murder on the woman’s son and his girlfriend. Authorities believe 20-year-Tristin James and his girlfriend, 18-year-old Hannah Desselle, murdered the victim, then drove the body away dumped it. Sherriff Doug Anderson says after they arrested the two last week, Desselle fessed up.
Cut 10 (06) “…the body.”
The body was found in a wooded area 20 miles south of Moreauville in Big Bend.
The Tangipahoa Parish Public School System is the latest in the state to uncover a potential cybersecurity issue.  LSU’s Stephenson National Center for Security Research Executive Director Jeff Moulton says much of the malware is spread through email, so be careful when opening links or attachments.

Cut 8 (10) “…malware to run.”

This comes on the heels of the news that cybersecurity issues in Sabine, Morehouse, and Ouachita Parishes sparked a statewide emergency declaration.

1230PM LRN News

Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says final testing is underway on medical marijuana produced by LSU’s grower, which means the product could be commercially available early next week. The medical pot was grown by GB Sciences, with oversight by LSU, and Ag Department workers picked up randomly selected vials of the product from them this morning.

Cut 4 (07) “…the same”

The treatment reportedly will not be covered by insurance.

A missing person case in Avoyelles Parish ends in tragedy after authorities discover a body, and pin the brutal murder on the woman’s son and his girlfriend. Kasey Bigum was last seen May 30th, and Sherriff Doug Anderson says they now believe she was murdered by 20-year-Tristin James, her son.

Cut 9, 7 seconds, killing her

Afterwards, authorities believe James and his girlfriend, 18-year-old Hannah Desselle, drove the body out to an out of the way area and dumped it.

State Police say parents with young children should be aware of new child safety seat law goes into effect Thursday. Kevin Barnhart has the story…

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart” 

11:40 LRN Sportscast July 29

The Saints have released wide receiver Cam Meredith after one injury-plagued season. New Orleans signed Meredith during the 2018 offseason after he missed all of 2017 with a torn ACL. Meredith only played in six games last year as his knee never quite bounced back from surgery.

Saints quarterback Drew Brees is going through his 19th training camp and Who Dats hope it’s not his last in Black and Gold. Brees showed signs at the end of last season and into the playoffs that maybe Father Time is finally catching up to him. But the future Hall of Famer says he’s trying to hold Father Time back…
Cut 16 (18) “…beating it”
The 40-year-old Brees is the fourth oldest player in the NFL.

LSU athletics director Scott Woodward tells Tiger Rag Magazine that the athletics department does not plan on sending dollars to the university as has been a standard procedure for a number of years. From 2012-to-2017, LSU athletics cut checks for nearly 50-million dollars to the university. Woodward says it’s dangerous when universities rely on recurring money, especially from an auxiliary like the athletic department.

Select schools within the Louisiana High School Athletic Associated has created a sub-organization called the Louisiana Select Association. Leaders of the select organization say this should not be seen as an attempt to break away from the LHSAA. One major duty for the Louisiana Select Association is to determine where championship events in football, basketball, baseball and softball should be played. U-L Lafayette has expressed interest in hosting those games.

11:30 LRN Newscast July 29

Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says final testing is underway on medical marijuana produced by LSU’s grower, which means the product could be commercially available early next week…
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There are nine pharmacies around the state that have been licensed to distribute medical marijuana which will be in a liquid form.

The Tangipahoa Parish Public School System is the latest in the state to uncover a potential cybersecurity issue. LSU’s Stephenson National Center for Security Research Executive Director Jeff Moulton says it is likely happening due to the systems being easy targets, but could potentially be more malicious.
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Sabine, Morehouse, and Ouachita Parishes are also dealing with cybersecurity issues which sparked a statewide emergency declaration.
Qualifying is next week and the governor’s race along with campaigns for numerous open legislative seats will ramp up. Council for a Better Louisiana is part of an organization called Reset Louisiana’s Future that will attempt to make sure the campaigns talk less about Bobby Jindal and Donald Trump and more about Louisiana issues…
cut 14 (09) “….safety reform”
That’s CABL President Barry Erwin.

Super ATV’s new manufacturing and distribution center in Shreveport is open. The Indiana based company specializes in aftermarket parts for ATVs and UTVs. North Louisiana Economic Partnership President Scott Martinez says Super ATV is a great addition to the Sportsman’s paradise
Cut 4 (11) “…facilities that.”

10:30 AM Newscast

The 24-year-old woman arrested by Alexandria Police as the suspect in the murder of her 5-year-old daughter is has been declared clinically deceased. The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office says Jasmine Anderson attempted suicide by hanging on Saturday, only moments after a cell check by guards.  The attempt came two days after her arrest.  Medics were able to revive her and placed into ICU.  Anderson was declared clinically deceased as of Saturday afternoon and placed on life support for organ procurement purposes.

Three nonpartisan good government groups have joined forces in an effort to get the candidates for governor and the legislature to discuss details on what they plan to do if elected. The Council for a Better Louisiana is one of the organizations involved in RESET Louisiana’s Future and CABL president Barry Erwin says

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Super ATV’s new manufacturing and distribution center in Shreveport is open. It will employ 75 workers. The Indiana based company specialiizes in aftermarket parts for ATVs and UTVs. North Louisiana Economic Partnership President Scott Martinez says Super ATV expects to generate the highest sales volume from Shreveport for its axles, portal gear lifts, mud tires and lift kits

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Martinez says Super ATV’s new Shreveport site will support product manufacturing and delivery across the United States.

Nationwide, people struggle at saving money. A CNBC survey shows 75% of Americans refuse to seek out help regarding financial planning. Additionally, a GoBankRates.com survey indicates 1 in 3 Americans have saved nothing for retirement.  Baton Rouge financial advisor Pete Bush says financial advising is all about confidence.

Cut 9 (11) “…to be happy.”

9:30 LRN Newscast July 29

Election season will soon ramp up and good government groups want the candidates to talk about detailed plans, instead of rhetoric. Jeff Palermo has more…
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A new child safety seat law goes into effect August 1st and it’s considered the best in the country by national safety experts. State Police Lt. Nick Manale says the new law reflects best practices safety experts have pushed for years.
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Super ATV has opened its new manufacturing and distribution center in Shreveport that will employ 75 workers. North Louisiana Economic Partnership President Scott Martinez says the Shreveport site will support protect manufacturing and delivery across the United States…
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Martinez says Super ATV expects to generate the highest sales volume from Shreveport for its axles, portal gear lifts, mud tires and lift kits.

A GoBankRates.com survey indicates 1 in 3 Americans have saved nothing for retirement. Another survey finds that 75-percent of Americans refuse to seek out help when it comes to financial planning. Baton Rouge financial advisor Pete Bush says the best way to move towards being comfortable about talking with a financial advisor is to consult with a friend or family member that works with a financial advisor already.
Cut 8 (08) “…the right track.”

8:30 LRN Newscast July 29

Three nonpartisan good government groups, Council for a Better Louisiana, the Committee of 100 and the Public Affairs Research Council are asking the candidates for this fall’s statewide elections to reset the conversation and focus the debate on detailed plans that will move Louisiana forward. CABL president Barry Erwin says they’ve met with the gubernatorial candidates…
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Erwin says they’ve raised 500-thousand dollars to use on digital ads and they plan to speak at town hall meetings and chamber of commerce events.

An Orleans Parish Civil Court judge is expected to set a date today on when NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will be deposed as part of the “Nola No Call Civil Suit.” An appeals court has denied the NFL’s attempt to block Goodell and other league officials from testifying. The goal of the suit is to make the NFL accountable and any damages recovered will go to charity.

A new child passenger safety law goes into effect Thursday. All children 12 and younger must be restrained in the back seat and State Police Lt. Nick Manale says the new law calls for children to remain in the most protected category of child restraint…
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Super ATV has opened its manufacturing and distribution facility in Shreveport that will employ 75 workers.
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Don Molino ”

7:30 LRN Newscast July 29

Qualifying is next week and the governor’s race along with campaigns for numerous open legislative seats will ramp up. Council for a Better Louisiana is part of an organization called Reset Louisiana’s Future that will attempt to make sure the campaigns talk less about Bobby Jindal and Donald Trump and more about Louisiana issues…
cut 14 (09) “….safety reform”
That’s CABL President Barry Erwin.

Super ATV’s new manufacturing and distribution center in Shreveport is open. The Indiana based company specializes in aftermarket parts for ATVs and UTVs. North Louisiana Economic Partnership President Scott Martinez says Super ATV is a great addition to the Sportsman’s paradise
Cut 4 (11) “…facilities that.”

State Police say parents with young children should be aware of a new child safety seat law that goes into effect Thursday. Kevin Barnhart has the story…
Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”

The Morehouse Parish Sheriff’s Office says two people died in a boating accident on the Cutoff near Sterlington. Deputies say three individuals were fishing in an aluminum boat near Bayou Drive when it capsized. One individual swam to the bank, but the other two individuals were not able to make it to safety.

6:45 LRN sportscast July 29

40-year-old Saints quarterback Drew Brees goes into this training camp as the fourth oldest player in the NFL. Saints defensive end Cam Jordan is not worried about number nine…
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Brees’ favorite target remains a hold out as Michael Thomas seeks a new contract. Thomas’ absence has given other receivers an opportunity to step up. Undrafted rookie receiver Emmanuel Butler has made several impressive catches during the first three days of training camp. Saints Coach Sean Payton calls Butler an intriguing prospect and Butler appreciates the praise…
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24-7 sports ranks LSU’s recruiting class as the third-best in the nation, behind Clemson and Alabama. The Tigers have 22nd commitments, the latest one came late Friday when University High star defensive tackle Jaquelin Roy announced his intentions to sign with the Tigers. He’s listed as the state’s top recruit by 24-7 sports and helped the Cubs win back-to-back Division Two state titles.

LHSAA’s select schools will meet today in Lafayette as the group needs to discuss where it will hold its championship events in football, basketball, baseball and softball. They’ll also discuss forming their own association within the LHSAA. Teurlings Catholic Principal Mike Boyer says the meeting is not an attempt to leave the LHSAA, rather a structured effort to secure a common voice on behalf of select schools.

Two former LSU pitchers faced off in the Major Leagues yesterday and it was Aaron Nola who defeated Kevin Gausman as the Phillies beat the Braves nine to four to avoid a three-game sweep.