LRN PM Newscall April 26

LSU is serious about winning in women’s basketball as they hire Tickfaw native Kim Mukley, who won three national championships in 21 seasons at Baylor. Taylor Sharp has more…

Cut 1 (30) “ …I’m Taylor Sharp” 

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A large air and water search continues for the seven crew members still missing from when the Seacor Power capsized off of Louisiana’s coast nearly two weeks ago. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (31) …I’m Jeff Palermo”  

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New Orleans Senator Troy Carter defeated fellow Democrat Karen Carter Peterson in Saturday’s run-off to represent the state’s Second Congressional district. JMC Analytics Pollster John Couvillon says white voters were the key to Carter’s victory…

Cut 3 (08)  “…eighty-percent” 

Couvillon says even though it’s a predominately Democratic district Carter will have to pay some attention to the conservative vote in his district also when making decisions in DC.

Cut 4 (08) “…hit did.” 

Couvillon says Carter promoted his ability to reach across the aisle and it might have been Peterson’s TV ads describing her opponent as a Trump conservative that worked against her.

Cut 5  (10)  “…the  two.”

Voter turnout for the runoff was 17-percent.

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Hall of Famer Kim Mulkey is back home as the Tickfaw native is the new head LSU women’s basketball coach The 58-year-old Mulkey has an impressive resume. Three national championships as head coach at Baylor, two national titles as a player at La Tech and a 1984 Gold Medalist. The voice of the Lady Tigers, Patrick Wright, says it’s a blockbuster hire…

Cut 6 (11) “..you name it”

Wright says a hire of this magnitude will bring excitement to a women’s basketball program that has seen a sharp decline in attendance since its run of five straight Final Fours in the mid-2000s. He says Mulkey can make the Lady Tigers title contenders again

Cut 7 (12) “…recapture that.”

Mulkey takes over a program that went 9-and-13 last season. Wright believes Mulkey can make LSU a winner quickly…

Cut 8 (11) “…the top again..”

Mulkey will be introduced during a 5 PM press conference.

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Louisiana reportedly has one million COVID vaccine doses sitting in coolers as demand for the shot has declined rapidly.

The number of shots administered peaked the week of March 18th at 168,000 and fell to 45,000 last week. Governor John Bel Edwards…

Cut 9 (11) “..are”

Roughly a third of the state has gotten at least one shot, third-worst in the nation.

Edwards says the state is doing its best to persuade those on the fence. Today they sent out over 100,000 letters to residents encouraging them to utilize a mass vaccination site in Baton Rouge.

Cut 10 (11) “…doctor.” 

That FEMA mass vaccination site in Baton Rouge is capable of administering 3,000 shots a day. Edwards says right now it’s only doing about 100 a day.

The ongoing public health emergency declaration expires Wednesday. Edwards says the last restrictions will not get lifted until enough people get vaccinated.

Cut 11 (08) “…normalcy”

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The search continues for the seven crewmembers of the Seacore Power who remain missing after the commercial lift boat capsized nearly two weeks ago during stormy weather in the Gulf of Mexico. United Cajun Navy volunteers have recovered hard hats and life jackets that say Seacore Power. Ronnie Adams from the reality TV Show Swamp People say it’s an encouraging sign

Cut 12 (09)   “…closure guys” 

The life jackets were found near Whiskey Island, which is 33 miles west of where the lift boat flipped. Hundreds of people are involved in the search and Adams says they have dozens of boats leaving Cocodrie to search the waters. He says the United Cajun Navy is accepting donations…

Cut 13 (07)“….please”

They also have volunteers on foot and A-T-Vs searching the marshland. Volunteer Cindy Reily says they have one goal…

Cut 14 (10) “..their families” 

1:30 LRN Newcast April 23

LSU is serious about winning women’s basketball as they hire Tickfaw native Kim Mukley, who won three national championships in 21 seasons at Baylor. Taylor Sharp has more…

Cut 1 (30) “ …I’m Taylor Sharp” 

The list of candidates of those vying to be the next president at LSU is now down to seven men after the lone female-semifinalist withdrew her name from consideration today. Mary Ann Rankin a professor at the University of Maryland was scheduled to be interviewed via live stream today for the job.

Louisiana reportedly has one million COVID vaccine doses sitting in coolers as demand for the shot has declined rapidly. The ongoing public health emergency declaration is set to expire Wednesday. Governor John Bel Edwards says the last restrictions won’t get lifted until enough people get vaccinated.

Cut 11 (08) “…normalcy”

Currently, 1 in 4 residents are fully vaccinated.

New Orleans Senator Troy Carter defeated fellow Democrat Karen Carter Peterson in Saturday’s run-off to represent the state’s Second Congressional district. JMC Analytics Pollster John Couvillon says it was the white vote that gave him a victory and even though it’s a predominately Democratic district Carter will have to advocate for conservatives in his district also.

Cut 4 (08) “…hit did.” 

Overall voter turnout was 17 percent.

1230 PM LRN News

Tickfaw native and Hall of Fame coach Kim Mulkey has been named the LSU Women’s Basketball Team’s new head coach, leaving Baylor after winning three titles with the Bears. The voice of the Lady Tigers, Patrick Wright, says Mulkey can make the Lady Tigers title contenders again

Cut 7 (12) “…recapture that.”

Along with a distinguished coaching record, the 58-year-old has two national titles as a player at La Tech and a 1984 Olympic Gold Medal.

New Orleans Senator Troy Carter defeated fellow Democrat Karen Carter Peterson 55-45 in Saturday’s run-off to represent the state’s Second Congressional district. JMC Analytics Pollster John Couvillon says the difference-maker was the white vote breaking strongly for Carter…

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The state mails over 100,000 residents letters encouraging them to utilize a FEMA mass vaccination site in Baton Rouge that’s equipped to do 3,000 vaccinations a day, but right now is only administering about 100 a day. Governor John Bel Edwards says the low volume at the site is a reflection of the state’s rapid decline in vaccine demand. He says if you’ve been vaccinated, please encourage your friends and family to do the same…

Cut 10 (11) “…doctor.” 

As of today’s update, nearly 1.5 million Louisianans have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

1140 Sportscast 4/26

The rumors are true and it’s finally official.  Former Baylor women’s basketball coach and Louisiana native Kim Mulkey is leaving Waco and heading to Baton Rouge to become the next Lady Tigers coach.  Mulkey will replace Nikki Fargas, who recently stepped down as head coach to take a job in the WNBA.  Mulkey comes to LSU as one of the best women’s basketball coaches in the country, winning three national titles with the Lady Bears.

LSU baseball has suffered a lot of tough losses this season, but Saturday’s implosion tops them all. The Tigers led by eight runs in the bottom of the eighth and there were two outs in the inning. But the Rebels came back to win 10-9. Shortstop Jordan Thompson tried to provide an upbeat message after the brutal loss…

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The New Orleans Pelicans will host the Los Angeles Clippers tonight at 7 p.m.  The Pels are looking for a win as they have lost four of the last five games.  The Pelicans come into the game with a 26-34 record while the Clippers sit at 43-19.

Louisiana Tech football completed its spring practice on Saturday in a game spring game that featured nine sacks sacks by the defense. Redshirt freshman linebacker Maki Carabin had a game-high seven tackles. Coach Skip Holtz on what he saw from his defense…

Cut 16 (15) “positive”

UNO has moved into a tie for first place in the Southland after taking three of four from Southeastern Louisiana. The Ragin Cajuns baseball team has dropped down to third place in the Sun Belt west after struggling against Little

11:30 LRN Newscast April 26

Louisiana reportedly has one million COVID vaccine doses sitting on shelves as demand for the shot appears to be declining rapidly. The number of shots administered peaked the week of March 18th at 168,000 and fell to 45,000 last week. Governor John Bel Edwards…

Cut 9 (11) “..are”

Roughly a third of the state has gotten at least one shot, third-worst in the nation.

The state health department has told vaccine providers to resume using the Johnson and Johnson coronavirus vaccine. The CDC and the FDA say the benefits of the single-dose vaccine outweigh the rare risk of developing blood clots. State Health Officer Doctor Joe Kanter says the 11-day halt was unfortunate but reassuring…

Cut 10 (12) “..cause a pause.”

The Louisiana House is expected to discuss and possibly vote on several tax reform bills today. State lawmakers are looking to reduce the state’s income tax rate but eliminate other tax breaks. Governor John Bel Edwards says he can back this effort…

Cut 13 (10) “…support it”

Several lawmakers are interested in lowering income tax rates but also eliminate certain tax breaks like the federal income tax deduction.

Passage of the Recovering American’s Wildlife Act in Congress would dedicate $16 million annually to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ efforts to protect endangered species and habitats. LDWF Biologist Director Amity Bass says this could allow them to increase their Statewide Action Plan.

Cut 4 (11)“…declining.”

10:30 LRN Newscast April 26

Hall of Famer Kim Mulkey is back home as the Tickfaw native is the new head LSU women’s basketball coach The 58-year-old Mulkey has an impressive resume. Three national championships as head coach at Baylor. The voice of the Lady Tigers, Patrick Wright, says it’s a blockbuster hire…

Cut 6 (11) “..you name it”

Mulkey will be introduced during a 5 PM press conference.

Lawmakers continue to tackle tax reform and Governor John Bel Edwards says he supports the effort but only if it produces revenue-neutral results. Legislators would like to lower individual income tax rates, but also eliminate deducting federal income taxes paid on your state taxes. Governor Edwards says that approach has a lot of merit…
cut 14 (08) “….F-I-T

The state health department tells vaccine providers to resume using the Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccine. The CDC and the FDA say the benefits of the vaccine outweigh the rare risk of developing blood clots. State Health Officer Doctor Joe Kanter says it’s incredible how quickly the agencies acted after it was determined the J & J vaccine was responsible for blood clots in six American women.

Cut 11 (07) “..it should”

When you think of tea Tangipahoa Parish probably doesn’t come to mind, but it is home to one of the few tea farms in the United States. Owner of the Fleur De Lis Tea Company David Barron has a 160-acre farm in Amite. Barron purchased the pine tree farm more than ten years ago and he ventured into the tea business when a fellow horticulturist offered him a tea plant that he was cultivating.

Cut 9 (08) “…his fault.”

 

Barron says if you can grow a camellia, you can grow tea.

9:30 LRN Newscast April 26

State lawmakers seem committed to tax reform this legislative session as several bills to change the state’s tax code have made it out of the House Ways and Means Committee. Governor John Bel Edwards says he wants lawmakers to approve a revenue-neutral tax plan…
cut 15 (10) “….took office”
There’s support to lower the state’s income tax rates, but eliminate tax breaks as a way to balance out lower income tax rates.

The Johnson and Johnson coronavirus vaccine can once again be administered in Louisiana. Federal health officials uncovered 15 vaccine recipients who developed blood clots out of nearly eight million who received Johnson and Johnson’s shot, but they believe the benefits outweigh the risk. State Health Officer Doctor Joe Kanter is glad the J-and-J vaccine is back in circulation…
cut 12 (09) “…various locations”

You might not know that Tangipahoa Parish is home to one of the few tea farms in the United States. Owner of the Fleur De Lis Tea Company David Barron says for producers looking to further diversify their crops this might be your cup of tea.
Cut 7 (08) “…after water.”
Barron’s Fleur De Lis Tea Company is on his 160-acre farm in Amite and will host the U-S Tea Growers annual meeting in October.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is hoping Congress will approve the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, which would provide the state with 16-million dollars annually to help species at risk of extinction like the Louisiana Pearlshell and the Louisiana Pinesnake…
cut 5 (07) “….species list”
LDWF biologist Director Amity Bass says there are 362 species at risk of extinction.

8:30 LRN Newscast April 26

The Louisiana House is expected to discuss and possibly vote on several tax reform bills today. State lawmakers are looking to reduce the state’s income tax rate, but eliminate other tax breaks. Governor John Bel Edwards says he can back this effort…
Cut 13 (10) “…support it”
Several lawmakers are interested in lowering income tax rates but also eliminate certain tax breaks like the federal income tax deduction.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is hoping Congress will pass the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act which can provide the state with millions of dollars each year to accelerate recovery of more than 350 species at risk of extinction in Louisiana…
cut 6 (09) “….but nationally”
That’s LDWF Biologist Director Amity Bass who says the legislation could also create 33-thousand jobs nationwide.

Tickfaw native and former Louisiana Tech standout Kim Mulkey is returning to Louisiana as she’s accepted the job as head women’s basketball coach at LSU. Mulkey led Baylor to three national championships and is the third-winningest coach in women’s college basketball.

It might surprise you to learn that Louisiana is home to a farm of one of the world’s most popular beverages. Brooke Thorington explains
Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

7:30 LRN Newscast April 26

We are two weeks into the legislative session and lawmakers seem committed to tax reform and Governor John Bel Edwards says he supports the effort as long as the changes produce revenue-neutral results. Legislators would like to lower individual income tax rates, but also eliminate the ability to deduct federal income taxes paid on your state taxes. Governor John Bel Edwards says that approach has a lot of merit…
cut 14 (08) “….F-I-T
Tax reform legislation is on the agenda today when the Louisiana House gathers at 2 PM.

David Barron is having success growing tea plants in Tangipahoa Parish. He says they like the well-drained soil on his farm in Amite…
cut 8 (08) “….perfect for that”
His farm is one of just a few tea farms in the United States and he sees great potential for growing tea on sites of pine tree farms.

If the federal Recovering America’s Wildlife Act passes, Louisiana could receive $16 million annually to help preserve 362 species at risk of extinction. Brooke Thorington explains.
Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Brooke Thorington”

New Orleans Senator Troy Carter is now Congressman-elect Carter as he defeated fellow Democrat Karen Carter Peterson in a run-off to represent Louisiana’s Second Congressional District.

KIm Mulkey is returning home. The Tickfaw and former Louisiana Tech women’s basketball star has been hired as LSU’s new women’s basketball coach after leading Baylor to three national championships.

6:45 LRN Sportscast April 26

It seemed like a wild rumor at first but it’s happening, Hall of Fame Coach Kim Mukley is returning to Louisiana to coach the LSU women’s basketball team. The 58-year-old Mulkley replaces Nikki Fargas who left for a job in the W-N-B-A. The former Lady Techster has the third-best winning percentage in women’s basketball coaching history and won three national championships at Baylor.

Mulkey is bringing life to an LSU women’s basketball program that has been stale. But can she help the LSU baseball team? Coach Paul Mainieri’s team suffered a gut-wrenching loss on Saturday falling to Ole Miss 10-9 as the Rebels rallied from an eight-run deficit in the eighth inning. LSU center fielder Giovanni DiGiacomo says you have to credit the Rebels…
cut 20 (10) “…fight”

Tulane is the hottest college baseball team in the state. The Green Wave won their tenth straight yesterday as they crushed Memphis 12 to 3. Tulane is 10-and-1 in the American Athletic Conference.

UNO has moved into a tie for first place in the Southland after taking three of four from Southeastern Louisiana. The Ragin Cajuns have fallen into third place in the Western Division of the Sun Belt after dropping two of three from Little Rock.

Louisiana Tech’s lead for first place in the West Division of Conference USA is down to a half a game after splitting a four-game series versus Marshall.

Louisiana Tech’s offense had troubling moving the ball in its spring game as the offensive line struggled. But Coach Skip Holtz is optimistic they will be much better when the 2021 season starts…
cut 17 (23) “….the fall”
Tech’s season opener is Saturday at Mississippi State.