12:30 LRN Newscast Sept 28

Thirty days ago, Ida made landfall and left just under a million Entergy customers in the dark. Brooke Thorington has more on restoration a month later.

Cut 1 (32) “ …I’m Brooke Thorington” 

Thousands of Terrebonne Parish residents are still having to resort to tents or storm debris as a shelter following the landfall of Hurricane Ida a month ago today.  Houma Representative Tanner Magee says his efforts to find decent temporary housing for his constituents have been frustrating.

Cut 6 (12) “…my entire life” 

Gas prices usually decline in the fall, but that’s not the case this year. According to the Louisiana Triple-A, the statewide price for a regular gallon of gasoline is $2.90, up about eight cents from a month ago. Triple-A fuel analyst Don Redman says the big culprit in keeping pump prices high is the price of crude oil…Redman says 16-percent of crude production in the Gulf of Mexico is still shut down because of Hurricanes Ida and Nicholas. He says uncertainty in the economy is also keeping oil prices elevated…

Cut 10 (12)  “..stubbornly high” 

Now here’s the latest on commodities for Tuesday.

11:40 LRN Sportscast September 28

The LSU Tigers are getting ready for a physical game on Saturday night against the Auburn Tigers. Both defenses have shown the ability to get behind the line of scrimmage. Auburn leads the nation in tackles for a loss, with 43. Coach Ed Orgeron says his offensive line better be ready
Cut 16 (19) “…get ready.”
Orgeron says he expects left tackle Cam Wire to return after missing three games and backup offensive lineman Charles Turner could also return after missing a couple of games.

The NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Saints left tackle Terron Armstead will miss multiple weeks after injuring his elbow in the first half of Sunday’s win against the Patriots. Armstead could reportedly miss three to six weeks.

The Pelicans begin training camp today but All-Star Forward Zion Williamson is recovering from offseason surgery to repair a broken foot. He’s expected to be ready when the regular season starts on October 20th. Williamson also addressed rumors he’d rather play somewhere else. Zion says he loves New Orleans and his relationship with the executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin is good…
Cut 18 (18)”…building off that “

The Southland Conference is adding Texas A-and-M Commerce to the league and they will become an official member next July.

In the FCS rankings, Southeastern Louisiana is ranked 14th heading into its game against McNeese, and Northwestern State will host 23rd ranked UIW on Saturday night.

11:30 LRN Newscast Sept 28

Thirty days after Hurricane Ida, the Louisiana Public Service Commission reports nearly eight thousand customers are without power as a result of the Category 4 storm. Entergy Louisiana VP of Distribution Operations John Hawkins says some of their customers are still not able to accept power because of damage to their homes…

Cut 3 10) “…their lives.”

Gas prices usually decline in the fall, but that’s not the case this year. According to the Louisiana Triple-A, the statewide price for a regular gallon of gasoline is $2.90, about eight cents higher than a month ago. Triple-A fuel analyst Don Redman says the big culprit in keeping pump prices high is the price of crude oil…

Cut 9 (09) “…of the year” 

He says 16-percent of crude production in the Gulf of Mexico is still shut down because of Ida and Nicholas.

More and more Blue Roofs are being installed on homes after Hurricane Ida’s devastation, but as Dave Brannen reports, the application deadline is Thursday.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Dave Brannen.”

Governor Edwards will have a 1 pm press conference this today, he will give updates on hurricane Ida recovery and COVID. He’s also expected to make an announcement concerning the statewide mask mandate which expires on Wednesday.

10:30 LRN Newscast

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has told krewe members to get vaccinated in order for Mardi Gras parades to roll in 2022. It’s a sign the city plans on hosting parades next year. Mardi Gras publisher Arthur Hardy…
cut 11 (10) “….bets are off”
Hardy says the more people who are vaccinated the more likely we are to have a safer Mardi Gras season.

At-risk adults who received Pfizer vaccine shots over six months ago can get a booster. What about those who received the Moderna vaccine? Tulane epidemiologist Doctor Susan Hassig says the majority of Moderna recipients in Louisiana are nursing home residents…
cut 15 (11) “…with Delta”

The deadline to request a blue tarp to cover up a damaged roof from Hurricane Ida is Thursday. Lt. Colonel Robert Green is with the U-S Army Corps of Engineers….
cut 6 (10) “…associated with that”
Green says they will install their 10-thousandth roof today. To have a blue tarp installed on your hurricane-damaged home call 888-ROOF-B-L-U.

The FBI says the nation’s murder rate climbed 30-percent in 2020, compared to the previous year. The single largest jump in the agency’s history of tracking crime stats. LSU School of Medicine Criminologist, Peter Scharf says don’t look for things to get any better until the criminal justice system, ranging from the cops on the beat to the courts, can be improved after events like George Floyd’s murder and growing distrust of police.
Cut 9 (10) “..a rough ride.”

9:30 LRN Newscast Sept 28

The application deadline for the federal Blue Roof Program is quickly approaching for those still looking to protect their properties after Hurricane Ida.  Lt. Colonel Robert Warren Green says contractors have already installed at least 10-thousand no-cost Blue Roofs in the parishes impacted by Ida, and they’re moving at a pretty rapid pace.

Cut 5 (12) “…we’ve had installed.”

The deadline is September 30th.

The FBI is out with a report that shows the murder rate climbed nearly 30-percent last year. That’s the largest jump in six decades when the agency began recording crime statistics. Criminologist Peter Scharf, with the LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans, tells us the rate is even higher locally.

Cut 7 (10) “…of criminal justice.”

So far there’s only been guidance for a booster shot for the Pfizer COVID vaccine and not the other two, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson used in the United States. While some data might indicate less of a need for a Moderna booster, Tulane epidemiologist Dr. Susan Hassig says it’s hard to compare the long-term efficacy of the vaccines at this point.

Cut 13 (11) “…they have.”

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is encouraging Mardi Gras krewes to vaccinate before the 2022 carnival season.  Mardi Gras Guide publisher Arthur Hardy says the news is encouraging and the more people who are vaccinated the more likely we are to have a safer Mardi Gras and with the pandemic and two catastrophic hurricane seasons, there’s a great need to let loose and catch some beads.

Cut 12 (11) “…we do.”

 

8:30 LRN Newscast September 28

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is asking all Mardi Gras krewes to be fully vaccinated before the 2022 carnival season. Is this an indicator that the good times will roll once again after no parades this year? Mardi Gras Guide publisher Arthur Hardy says it’s a formidable carrot to dangle for some 40-thousand krewe members.
Cut 10 (10) “…a good one.”
Most businesses and venues in New Orleans already require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to enter their stores or establishments.

The Army Corps of Engineers says they’ve received 40-thousand validated requests to install a blue tarp to cover up roofs damaged by Hurricane Ida. Lt. Colonel Robert Warren Green says they will install their 10-thousandth roof today and the deadline for the Blue Roof Program is fast approaching…
cut 4 (09) “….by this Thursday”

The FDA and CDC have issued guidance for the Pfizer COVID vaccine booster but what if you received one of the other two vaccines???
cut 3 (33) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

A flash fire at Westlake Chemical in southwest Louisiana injured five contract employees last night. State Police says two of the injured employees have been transferred to hospitals in Hammond and Lafayette. A plant spokesperson says the unit which produces ethylene was undergoing maintenance at the time of the explosion.

7:30 LRN Newscast September 28

The East Baton Rouge coroner has classified two-year-old Neveah Allen’s death as a homicide and more tests are needed to determine how the little girl from Baton Rouge died. Her body was found in southern Mississippi on Sunday and her stepfather has been arrested, but he’s not been charged with murder.

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell tells Krewe members if they want the parades to roll, then roll up their sleeve…
cut 2 (33) “….I’m Brooke Thorington”

At-risk adults in Louisiana who completed the Pfizer vaccine series over six months ago can receive a booster shot. Moderna and Johnson and Johnson have yet to approach the FDA about needing a booster for their COVID vaccines. Tulane Epidemiologist Doctor Susan Hassig says for the J-and-J vaccine, not as many in the U-S took that shot…
cut 14 (11) “….and Pfizer”

The FBI says the murder rate for 2020 was 30-percent higher than the year before, the largest single jump since the agency began recording crime statistics six decades ago. LSU School of Medicine criminologist, Doctor Peter Scharf says homicides are up 72-percent in New Orleans from 2019 to 2021…
cut 8 (06) “….rest of the country ”
He says shootings are up 111-percent from 2019 in New Orleans and carjackings 162-percent.

6:45 LRN Sportscast September 28

LSU is 3-and-1 as a third of the season is in the books. During the offseason, Coach Ed Orgeron talked about returning the Tigers offense to what we saw during the national championship season in 2019. Orgeron says this year’s offense still has a ways to go and it starts with pass protection…
cut 23 (23) “….rest of the guys out”
Still no word on how much time All-American cornerback Derek Stingley Junior will miss. Orgeron says he’ll see a doctor for his injured left foot.

ULM Football Coach Terry Bowden says quarterback Rhett Rodriguez suffered a partially collapsed lung following Saturday’s win over Troy. Rodriguez says his condition is improving.

Pelicans All-Star forward Zion Williamson seemed to be in a good mood when he met with the media as New Orleans opens pre-season camp. Williamson is recovering from foot surgery after breaking his foot while working out on his own. He addressed rumors that he’s unhappy by saying he loves New Orleans and also explained why he was not with his teammates when the team held voluntary workouts in Nashville…
cut 19 (21) “….rehabbing”
Williamson is expected to be ready for the season opener on October 20th.

In the latest high school football polls…Karr is newly ranked number one team in Class Four-A. And Ouachita Christian is now number one in one-A. The undefeated Eagles are coming off a big win over Cedar Creek.

6:30 LRN Newscast September 28

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has told krewe members to get vaccinated in order for Mardi Gras parades to roll in 2022. It’s a sign the city plans on hosting parades next year. Mardi Gras publisher Arthur Hardy…
cut 11 (10) “….bets are off”
Hardy says the more people who are vaccinated the more likely we are to have a safer Mardi Gras season.

At-risk adults who received Pfizer vaccine shots over six months ago can get a booster. What about those who received the Moderna vaccine? Tulane epidemiologist Doctor Susan Hassig says the majority of Moderna recipients in Louisiana are nursing home residents…
cut 15 (11) “…with Delta”

More and more Blue Roofs are being installed on homes after Hurricane Ida’s devastation, but as Dave Brannen reports, the application deadline is Thursday.
Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Dave Brannen.”

AM Newscall Tuesday September 28

AM NEWSCALL

More and more Blue Roofs are being installed on homes after Hurricane Ida’s devastation, but as Dave Brannen reports, the application deadline is Thursday.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Dave Brannen.”

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New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell tells Krewe members if you want the parades to roll, then roll up your sleeve. Brooke Thorington throws out the details

Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

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The FDA and CDC have issued guidance for the Pfizer vaccine booster but what if you received another vaccine? Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 3 (33)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

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The application deadline for the federal Blue Roof Program is quickly approaching for those still looking to protect their properties after Hurricane Ida.  Lt. Colonel Robert Warren Green.

Cut 4 (09) “…by this Thursday.”

Green says contractors have already installed at least 10-thousand no-cost Blue Roofs in the parishes impacted by Ida, and have at least 40-thousand more to go.

Colonel Green talked about the pace of work that contractors installing Blue Roofs have achieved since the program began after Ida

Cut 5 (12) “…we’ve had installed.”

Colonel Green says to keep in mind that the Blue Roof program doesn’t cost the affected homeowner anything to have installed.

Cut 6 (10) “…associated with that”

Again, the deadline to apply to take part in the Blue Roof program is Thursday, September 30th.

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The FBI is out with a report that shows the murder rate climbed nearly 30-percent last year. That’s the largest jump in six decades when the agency began recording crime statistics. Peter Scharf, a criminologist with the LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans, tells us the rate is even higher locally.

Cut 7 (10) “…of criminal justice.”

Scharf explains that the near double rate is more to blame on the criminal justice system than people dealing with Covid and hurricanes.

Scharf notes how the New Orleans murder rate for 2020 was significantly higher than the national increase of 30 percent, similar spikes showing up in other major cities across the nation.

Cut 8 (09) “…was really good.”

Scharf says don’t look for things to get any better on the crime front until the criminal justice system, ranging from the cops on the beat to the courts, can be improved after events like George Floyd’s murder and growing distrust of policing.

Cut 9 (10)  “..a rough ride.”

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New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is encouraging Mardi Gras advisory council members to have all krewes fully vaccinated before the 2022 carnival season. Is this an indicator that the good times will roll once again after a two-year absence? Mardi Gras Guide publisher Arthur Hardy seems to think it’s a formidable carrot to dangle towards some forty thousand krewe members.

Cut 10 (10)  “…a good one.” 

With carnival season set to begin in approximately three months, Hardy says it’s encouraging news especially as COVID hospitalizations continue to decline. But as hopeful as Hardy is about 2022, he knows that revelers must remain guarded.

Cut 11 (10) “…bets are off.”

Hardy says the more people who are vaccinated the more likely we are to have a safer Mardi Gras season and with the pandemic and two catastrophic hurricane seasons, there’s a great need to let loose and catch some beads.

Cut 12 (11) “…we do.”

The season kicks off on January 6th and Fat Tuesday is March 1st.

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So far there’s only been guidance for a booster shot for the Pfizer COVID vaccine and not the other two, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson used in the United States. While some data might indicate less of a need for a Moderna booster, Tulane epidemiologist Dr. Susan Hassig says it’s hard to compare the long-term efficacy of the vaccines at this point.

Cut 13 (11) “…they have.”

Hassig who admittedly is not a proponent of booster shots says the vaccines are serving their purpose and for the most part keep those from serious illness and hospitalization of the virus.

As for the need for a booster shot for those who took the one-dose J&J vaccine, Hassig says it’s hard to tell because not as many in the U-S took the J & J offering.

Cut 14 (11)  “…and Pfizer.”

As for the long-term efficacy for Moderna, Hassig says it’s hard to tell because for the most part in Louisiana the majority of those who received the Moderna vaccine are nursing home residents.

Cut 15 (11)  “…with Delta.”

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The LSU Tigers are getting ready for a physical game on Saturday night against the Auburn Tigers. Both defenses have shown the ability to get behind the line of scrimmage. Auburn leads the nation in tackles for a loss, with 43. Coach Ed Orgeron says his offensive line better be ready

Cut  16 (19) “…get ready.”

LSU’s defense faded in the win over Mississippi State as the Bulldogs scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns to make it a close game. Orgeron says they needed to rotate their defensive players earlier in order to avoid fatigue…

Cut 17 (17) “..bring em back” 

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The Pelicans begin training camp but All-Star Forward Zion Williamson is recovering from offseason surgery to repair a broken foot. He’s expected to be ready when the regular season starts on October 20th. Williamson also addressed rumors he rather play somewhere else. Zion says he loves New Orleans and his relationship with the executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin is good…

Cut 18 (18)”…building off that “

Williamson also explained why he was not part of player-driven offseason workouts with his teammates. He says when he hurt his foot, he was disappointed with the injury…

Cut 19 (20)  “…rehabbing.” 

A recent Times-Picayune-Advocate report suggests Williamson and Griffin have not been on the same page since his rookie season and Griffin played the piano for Zion in an effort to bond with the All-Star while the team was in the NBA bubble in the summer of 2020. Zion denies the report…

Cut 20 (16)  “…(laughter)”