830 Newscast 11/28

The LSU football team will travel to College Station as they take on the number five ranked Texas A&M Aggies tonight at 6:00.  The Tigers are looking to get above .500 for the first time this season.  The LSU defense will certainly need to bring their A-game because A&M has the most experienced quarterback in the conference in Kellen Mond, and a strong running game led by Isaiah Spiller. If LSU pulls out a victory, it will be their second straight win.  The 7-1 Ragin Cajuns will take on the 0-8 ULM Warhawks on the road today.  Quarterback Jeremy Hunt will get his first start for the Warhawks since former starter Colby Suits opted out for the remainder of the season.

The Saints are set to play Denver on Sunday, but the Broncos closed their practice facility today after one player and two staff members tested positive for COVID-19. As of now, the game is still set to be played. Coach Sean Payton says it’s business as usual for them.

Cut 12 (13) “speed ahead”

A heroic home health worker dies in a Delphi home fire while trying to save her 71-year-old paraplegic patient.  When the fire broke out 64-year-old Gwendolyn Theus attempted to wheel her patient out of the house.  When that failed, she dragged the patient out of bed and was trying to pass her through a window to the neighbor.  The patient is expected to make a full recovery.  Fire Marshal spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says, Theus put her patient’s life before her own when she could’ve saved herself.

Cut 7 (09) “workers”

While so many are working from home and more school-age students are back to virtual learning another problem 2020 presents is keeping packages a secret this holiday.  If you won’t be home to keep the gifts you’ve ordered a surprise from family members or you don’t have a secure location for packages to de dropped off, Amazon spokesperson Alysa Bronikowski says Amazon also offers a pick-up option.

Cut 5 (12) “up package”

7:30 LRN Sportscast

LSU takes on 5th ranked Texas A-and-M tonight at 6 PM. The Aggies are 5-and-1, second in the SEC in rushing as Isaiah Spiller is averaging 107-yards a game. A-and-M Coach Jimbo Fisher says the run game has been a key to their offensive success…
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The Aggies also have the most experienced quarterback in the SEC in Kellen Mond, who is a four-year starter in College Station. This season, Mond is completing 64-percent of his passes for 1,486 yards and 16 touchdowns. He’s only been intercepted twice.

ULM quarterback Jeremy Hunt is set make his first start this afternoon when the winless Warhawks host the 23rd ranked Ragin Cajuns at 2 PM. In ULM’s last game, Hunt came off the bench and threw for 339 yards and three touchdowns.

The Saints bring a seven-game winning streak to Denver and the defense is playing its best football of the season. Linebacker Kwon Alexander has been a nice addition. Coach Sean Payton says Alexander’s ability and personality allowed him to fit in well…
cut 13 (11) “…any team”
New Orleans starting offensive guard Andrus Peat will not play on Sunday as he’s out with a concussion. And the NFL is monitoring a COVID situation with the Broncos, they had one player and two staff members test positive on Friday and they canceled practice.

In the high school football playoffs, the game of the night last night was in Baton Rouge as East St. John rallied to beat Woodlawn in double overtime 35-28 in a game that was played in very sloppy conditions. Another overtime game was played in St. Martin Parish, where 10th seeded St. Martinville got past Kaplan 30-22. There was also an upset in the 3A bracket, as 20th seeded Brusly knocked off 13th seeded Carroll 10-8.

5:30 LRN Newscast Nov 27

It’s Small Business Saturday this weekend and many are depending on your business more than ever this year. Jeff Palermo has more.

cut 2 (30) … I’m Jeff Palermo.”  

The SEC has made it official LSU will play rival Alabama December 5th at 7 pm in Tiger Stadium.  The November 14th game was postponed due to a COVID outbreak among the Tigers. The LSU-Alabama game is also on election day, the runoffs from the November 3rd election. The last day to early vote is Saturday, Nov 28th.

More people are shopping online this year due to the pandemic and keeping those deliveries a surprise until December 25th can be a challenge. But Amazon is offering a few ways to help. Amazon spokesperson Alysa Bronikowski says if you are having a gift sent directly to a friend follow these steps when checking out so the delivery will remain a surprise until they open it.

Cut 4 (12)   “…the package.”  

This Sunday the Saints are scheduled to play the Broncos at Mile High Stadium and Taysom Hill is also set to make his second straight start at quarterback. Offensive tackle Ryan Ramcyzk says Hill is doing a good job of leading the offense in Drew Brees’ absence…

Cut 14 (10) “..so far” 

 

Kickoff Sunday is at 3 o’clock.

4:45 LRN Sportscast

The Saints are set to play Denver on Sunday, but the Broncos closed their practice facility today after one player and two staff members tested positive for COVID-19. As of now, the game is still set to be played. Coach Sean Payton says it’s businesses as usual for them…
cut 12 (13) “…full speed ahead”
Saints offensive tackle Andrus Peat has been ruled out with a concussion, while running back Ty Montgomery will not play because of a hamstring injury. Return specialist Deonte Harris is questionable with a neck injury.

The SEC announced today that LSU will host number one ranked Alabama next Saturday at 7 PM in Tiger Stadium. The Ole Miss game will likely be moved to December 19th.

The Ragin Cajuns basketball team opens the season tomorrow night against number one ranked Baylor. La Tech tips off its season tonight against UT Arlington.

LSU is at 5th ranked Texas A-and-M tomorrow night. The Aggies are second in the SEC in rushing as Isaiah Spiller is averaging 100-yards a game. A-and-M Coach Jimbo Fisher says the run game has been a key to their offensive success…
cut 17 (17) “…good to have”

The 23rd ranked Ragin Cajuns head to Monroe to face the winless ULM Warhawks. Louisiana-Monroe is 0-8 and they’ve yet to hold a lead in any of their games. Cajuns offensive tackle Max Mitchell on trying to avoid the upset…
cut 18 (18) “…rivalry game.”
Kick-off is at 2 PM.

4:30 LRN Newscast Nov 27

64-year-old home health nurse Gwendolyn Theus is being hailed for her bravery in a heroic, but ultimately fatal effort to save her 71-year-old paraplegic patient from a house fire in Delphi. Theus perished in the effort but the patient ultimately survived. Fire Marshal’s spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says the cause of the blaze has not yet been determined that’s largely because the home smoldered and burned for days after the incident.

Cut 8 (08) “..rubble.”

While so many are working from home and more school-age students are back to virtual learning another problem 2020 presents is keeping packages a secret this holiday. Amazon spokesperson Alysa Bronikowski says they are offering a variety of ways to receive packages for the holidays.

Cut 3 (10)  “…Amazon hub”

State Director of the National Federal of Independent Business Dawn Starns reminds you it’s Small Business Saturday this weekend. She says many small business owners implemented curbside service for a safer customer experience.

Cut 10 (09) “….we were.”

The Saints are set to play Denver on Sunday, but the Broncos closed their practice facility today after one player and two staff members tested positive for COVID-19. As of now, the game is still set to be played. Coach Sean Payton says it’s businesses as usual for them…

Cut 12 (13) “..speed ahead” 

LRN PM Newscall November 27

Tragedy in Delphi as a selfless healthcare worker dies in a house fire attempting to save her paraplegic patient. Matt Doyle has the story.

Cut 1 (30) “  I’m Matt Doyle”  

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Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday, and many are depending on your business more than ever. Jeff Palermo has more.

cut 2 (30) … I’m Jeff Palermo.”  

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While so many are working from home and more school-age students are back to virtual learning another problem 2020 presents is keeping packages a secret this holiday. Amazon spokesperson Alysa Bronikowski says they are offering a variety of ways to receive packages for the holidays.

Cut 3 (10)  “…Amazon hub”

Bronikowski says if you are having a gift sent directly to a friend or family member follow these steps when checking out online so the gift will remain a secret until they open it.

Cut 4 (12)   “…the package.”  

If you won’t be home to those to keep the gifts you’ve ordered a surprise from family members or you don’t have a secure location for packages to de dropped off, Bronikowski says Amazon also offers a pick-up option.

Cut 5  (12) “… up package.” 

If you have sneaky children or roommates, don’t worry about Alexa giving away a description on your order either, she’ll only give delivery notifications if you mark the order as a gift during the holidays.

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A heroic home health worker dies in a Delphi home fire while trying to save her 71-year-old paraplegic patient.

Fire Marshal’s spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says as the house fire broke out 64-year-old Gwendolyn Theus attempted to wheel her patient out of the house. When that failed she dragged the patient out of bed and was trying to pass them through the window to the neighbors…

Cut 6 (10) “..that point.”

Firefighters arrived soon after, recovering the patient who was still alive. The patient is expected to make a full recovery.

Rodrigue says Theus put her patient’s life before her own when she could’ve saved herself.

Cut 7 (09) “..workers.”

The home did have functioning smoke detectors but the survivor indicated the fire spread rapidly after it began.

The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. Rodrigue says that’s largely because the home smoldered and burned for days after the incident.

Cut 8 (08) “..rubble.”

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It was ten years ago when American Express launched Small Business Saturday, a day to bring about awareness of the small mom and pop shops of Main Street. NFIB State Director Dawn Starns says they were asked to partner with the promotion and this year it’s more important than ever.

Cut 9 (12) “…a movement.”

With the pandemic, many small businesses have become inventive and added new ways for customers to shop, via online, thru Instagram and other social media outlets, and provide curbside service. Starns says many have had to think out outside the box in 2020.

Cut 10 (09) “….we were.”

Starns says many small businesses in the past two months report foot traffic back to almost pre-pandemic levels and are hopeful it continues despite Modified Phase Two adjustments reducing capacity. Starns says PPP loans have kept many small businesses afloat along, with determination.

Cut 11 (11) “…their dream.”

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The Saints are set to play Denver on Sunday, but the Broncos closed their practice facility today after one player and two staff members tested positive for COVID-19. As of now, the game is still set to be played. Coach Sean Payton says it’s businesses as usual for them…

Cut 12 (13) “..speed ahead” 

The Saints bring a seven-game winning streak to Denver and the defense is playing its best football of the season. Linebacker Kwon Alexander has been a nice addition. Payton says Alexander’s ability and personality allowed him to fit in well…

Cut 13 (11) “…any team”

Taysom Hill is also set to make his second straight start at quarterback. Offensive tackle Ryan Ramcyzk says Hill is doing a good job of leading the offense in Drew Brees’ absence…

Cut 14 (10) “..so far” 

3:30 LRN Newscast Nov 27

According to The Advocate it appears that LSU will now play rival Alabama the first weekend in December. The November 14th game was postponed due to a COVID outbreak among the Tigers. LSU will reportedly play Ole Miss on December 19th now. The LSU-Alabama game set for December 5th is also election day for run-offs from the November election. The last day to early vote is tomorrow.
With many working from home and more school-age students back to virtual learning another problem 2020 presents is keeping packages a secret. If you won’t be home to those to keep the gifts you’ve ordered a surprise from family members or you don’t have a secure location for packages, Amazon spokesperson Alysa Bronikowski says they offer also the option to pick up your packages.
Cut 5 (12) “… up package.”

A heroic home health worker dies in a Delphi home fire while trying to save her 71-year-old paraplegic patient. Fire Marshal’s spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says as the house fire broke out 64-year-old Gwendolyn Theus attempted to wheel her patient out of the house. When that failed, she dragged the patient out of bed and was trying to pass them through the window to the neighbors…
Cut 6 (10) “..that point.”

It was ten years ago when American Express launched Small Business Saturday, a day to bring awareness of the small mom and pop shops of Main Street. NFIB State Director Dawn Starns says they were asked to partner with the promotion and this year it’s more important than ever.
Cut 9 (12) “…a movement.”

2:30 LRN Newscast Nov 27

Tragedy in Delphi as a selfless healthcare worker dies in a house fire attempting to save her paraplegic patient. Matt Doyle has the story.

Cut 1 (30) “  I’m Matt Doyle”  

According to The Advocate, it appears that LSU will play rival Alabama the first weekend in December this year. The November 14th game was postponed due to a COVID outbreak among the Tigers. The Alabama LSU game set for December 5th is also election day for run-offs from the November election. The last day to early vote is tomorrow.

More people are shopping online this year due to the pandemic and keeping those deliveries a surprise until December 25th can be a challenge. But Amazon is offering a few ways to help. Amazon spokesperson Alysa Bronikowski says if you are having a gift sent directly to a friend follow these steps when checking out so the delivery will remain a surprise until they open it.

Cut 4 (12)   “…the package.”  

Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday, and NFIB State Director Dawn Starns says many small businesses in the past two months report foot traffic back to almost pre-pandemic levels and are hopeful it continues. Starns says PPP loans have helped keep many small businesses afloat, along with determination during this challenging year.

Cut 11 (11) “…their dream.”

130 PM LRN News

64-year-old home health nurse Gwendolyn Theus is being hailed for her bravery in a heroic, but ultimately fatal effort to save her 71-year-old paraplegic patient from a house fire in Delphi. Theus parished in the effort but he paitent ultimately survived. Fire Marshal’s spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says The cause of the fire has not yet been determined that’s largely because the home smoldered and burned for days after the incident.

Cut 8 (08) “..rubble.”

The National Federal of Independent Business State Director Dawn Starns reminds you tomorrow is Small Business Saturday. She says business owners are quickly adopting pickup and delivery options to make for a safer customer experience.

Cut 10 (09) “….we were.”

While so many are working from home and more school-age students are back to virtual learning another problem 2020 presents is keeping packages a secret this holiday. Amazon spokesperson Alysa Bronikowski says they are offering a variety of ways to receive packages for the holidays.

Cut 3 (10)  “…Amazon hub”

Big news for both LSU and the Saints today. The Black and Gold have received word that two staff members and one player on the Broncos have tested positive for COVID, putting this Sunday’s game in jeopardy. No news on if that game will be impacted yet. LSU is finalizing plans to play Bama in a makeup game December 5th in Baton Rouge. A COVID outbreak among the Tigers nixed the previous matchup. That December 5th date is also election day for the November run-offs.

12:30 LRN Newscast Nov 27

The department of health reports just over 5,000 new COVID-19 cases that number includes cases that weren’t reported on Thanksgiving. 41 fatalities have also been reported today and 1,074 are currently hospitalized.

Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday, and many are depending on your business more than ever. Jeff Palermo has more.

cut 2 (30) … I’m Jeff Palermo.”  

A heroic home health worker dies in a Delphi home fire while trying to save her 71-year-old paraplegic patient. Fire Marshal’s spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says as the house fire broke out 64-year-old Gwendolyn Theus attempted to assist her patient out of the house and then was overwhelmed with smoke. Rodrigue says it’s a tragic story.

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Modified Phase Two restrictions reduces gatherings from 150 to 75 forcing many couples to alter their holiday wedding plans. New Orleans area wedding planner Samantha Capone says many couples had postponed their weddings to the end of the year already and reduced to 150 guests.

Cut 4 (12) “…adjust plans.”