LRN AM Newscall June 1

The Atlantic Hurricane Season begins today and emergency preparedness leaders say the time is now to get a plan in place. Brooke Thorington has more…

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After passing in the House and a Senate committee, a so-called Constitutional Carry bill gets re-assigned to a second committee hearing. Kevin Gallagher reports on what that may mean…:

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For the second time in less than two weeks, a high school graduation is marred by gunfire. David Grubb has more…

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Today marks the beginning of the Atlantic Hurricane Season and emergency preparedness leaders say there’s no better time than the present to begin preparations for the 2022 season. Communications Director at the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Mike Steele…

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The last two hurricane seasons have also been unique because of COVID, congregate shelters were not viable. However, this season Steele says the plan is to return to congregate shelters but if COVID cases increase that plan could be revised.

Steele encourages residents to take advantage of the blue skies to work out a plan long before a hurricane or tropical storm is headed their way.  And one of the best ways to be prepared is to visit GetAGamePlan-dot-org for a checklist.

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Another item you want to check off your list is to review your hurricane insurance coverage and know what and what isn’t covered. Steele says that way you’ll know if you need to update your policy beforehand.

And after two devastating seasons in a row, Steele says thousands of residents in Lake Charles and southeastern Louisiana remain in temporary housing…

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Steele says if you have a loved one that would have difficulty evacuating it’s best to develop a plan well before a storm is on the horizon to assist them.

This is also a good time of year to check that your generator is in working order ahead of possible prolonged power outages.

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A bill to allow Louisianans to carry a concealed weapon without a permit hits a big snag on its course to final passage. The House-passed HB37 recently won approval in a Senate judiciary committee, but – instead of being scheduled for a Senate floor debate & vote – was re-committed to the Senate Revenue & Fiscal Affairs Committee last week. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says when this happens, it means someone wants to see the bill fail…:

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The Senate Revenue & Fiscal Affairs will consider the bill this afternoon. Even if it passes, it has very little time left to be scheduled for floor debate, voted upon and sent back to the House for concurrence before the clock runs out on the session Monday evening. Pinsonat says this has happened before, when lawmakers didn’t feel a bill was “must pass” legislation…:

Cut 8 (15)  “…didn’t do as well.”

Oil City Representative Danny McCormick’s bill would make Concealed Carry Permits optional for adults with no criminal record. However, without a permit one would have no right to concealed carry in other states with whom Louisiana has reciprocity agreements. Pinsonat says lawmakers have their reasons for trying to let the clock run out on the legislation; some perhaps due to recent events in Texas…:

Cut 9 (10)  “…while in session.”

Pinsonat feels there is little will at the Capitol to override a veto of this particular bill, so letting it die is the likely strategy.

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One person was killed and two more injured after shots were fired following the graduation ceremonies of Morris Jeff Community School on the campus of Xavier University in New Orleans. The victim who died in the shooting was reportedly the grandmother of one of the graduates. The other two victims, both men, were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. According to NOPD deputy superintendent Christopher Goodly, gunfire erupted after an altercation between two women.

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This is the second shooting at a high school graduation in just the last two weeks, following one on the campus of Southeastern Louisiana University on May 19 that left four people injured. Goodly says the grounds around the graduation were well-secured by both NOPD and campus police.

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Police have detained multiple individuals for questioning but ask anyone with potentially helpful information to contact the NOPD homicide division at 504-658-5300 or leave an anonymous tip with Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.

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In response to the shooting, Governor John Bel Edwards issued his condolences for the victims and stated “In light of recent gun violence in Buffalo and Uvalde, gun safety discussions and action involving expanded background check and red flag laws are very much in order.”

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As the Russian invasion of Ukraine rages on New Orleans physician Dr. MarkAlain Dery (pronounced as Mark Allen Dairy) is serving as medical director to assist those in need of being medically evacuated from the war-torn country. Dery says he’s been in Ukraine for about three weeks now.

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And because more and more Ukraine citizens have become targets of Russian soldiers, Dery is also helping by instituting an education process for everyday healthcare providers and the best way they can treat civilians who are severely injured in the conflict.

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As the conflict continues Dery says there are more and more documented cases of Ukrainian civilians who are being attacked by Russian soldiers along with evidence of war crimes.

Dery says top US trauma physicians are assisting by helping train doctors and nurses in Ukraine on how to respond to injuries usually found on a battlefield.

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Dery says they are also training fire and police on how to treat injuries and creating short videos teaching civilians how to respond when someone is severely injured.

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LSU will make the 169-mile trip east and open play on Friday night against third-seeded Kennesaw State in the Hattiesburg Regional. The Owls, champions of the Atlantic Sun Conference, are 35-26 this season and are making only their second-ever NCAA tournament appearance. Despite that, Tigers coach Jay Johnson says KSU isn’t to be taken lightly…

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This will be the first-ever meeting between the two programs.

Lane Burroughs has done a great job of building the Louisiana Tech baseball program over six seasons, leading the Bulldogs to the NCAA tournament in each of the last two. Tech is talented, with two wins over LSU and the Conference-USA tournament championship as evidence. The Dogs’ greatest asset, according to Burroughs, might be their resiliency.

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Tech opens play in the Austin Regional against Dallas Baptist on Friday.

Southeastern Louisiana heads to the Auburn Regional as the fourth-seeded, meaning they will open play against the top-seeded Tigers. The Lions went 2-3 against SEC foes this season, earning wins over Arkansas and Ole Miss. Coach Matt Riser says that type of schedule in the regular season is what has them prepared for the postseason.

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The U-L Ragin’ Cajuns are back in the tournament for the first time in six years and as a reward, they will take on second-seeded TCU on Friday night. U-L dropped 2 of 3 to the Horned Frogs last season and outfielder Tyler Robertson hasn’t forgotten.

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The Cajuns may have gotten into the tournament by the skin of their teeth, but they plan on sticking around for a while. Senior pitcher Austin Perrin says he and his teammates have worked too hard to stop now.

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5:30 LRN Newscast May 31

After passing in the House and a Senate committee, a so-called Constitutional Carry bill gets re-assigned to a second committee hearing. Kevin Gallagher reports on what that may mean…:

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Governor John Bel Edwards issued a statement  saying, “In light of recent gun violence in Buffalo and Uvalde, gun safety discussions and action involving expanded background check and red flag laws are very much in order.”

A bill that would result in civil penalties against state and local governments and educational institutions that required proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for entry into government facilities is closer to final legislative passage. Stonewall Representative Larry Bagley’s convinced the Senate Judiciary C Committee to pass his bill…

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New Orleans Senator Gary Carter voted no on the legislation, he expressed concerns about local governments facing a civil fine for trying to stop the spread of the disease…

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Bagley’s bill, which passed in the House last month on a 59-26 vote, heads to the Senate floor for more discussion.

4:45 LRN Sportscast May 31

LSU will make the 169-mile trip east and open play on Friday night against third-seeded Kennesaw State in the Hattiesburg Regional. The Owls, champions of the Atlantic Sun Conference, are 35-26 this season and are making only their second-ever NCAA tournament appearance. Despite that, Tigers coach Jay Johnson says KSU isn’t to be taken lightly…

Cut 21 (18) “…a great test.”

This will be the first ever meeting between the two programs.

Johnson also said on Monday that he believes that both Cade Doughty and Jacob Berry will be available for the Regionals. Doughty has been sidelined with a dislocated shoulder since May 21, while Berry is recovering from a broken finger he suffered back on May 6. Gavin Dugas is listed as day-to-day with an injured thumb.

Louisiana Tech enters the tournament for the second straight year as the Bulldogs head to the Austin Regional as the two-seed behind Texas and will face Dallas Baptist at 6:30 pm on Friday. Tech lost to the Patriots, 7-4, at home back on March 29. Coach Lane Burroughs says he expects another tough battle this weekend.

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Southeastern and U-L are both back after extended postseason absences. The Lions will play Auburn on Friday while the Cajuns are headed to College Station to take on TCU. U-L coach Matt Deggs says his program took a major step forward this season.

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4:30 LRN Newscast May 31

Three people were shot today outside a high school graduation ceremony on the Xavier University campus in New Orleans. NOPD says two women got into a fight that escalated to gunfire. They report a woman was shot and killed and two males were wounded. NOPD says they have one person in custody. In a written statement, Governor John Bel Edwards calls for prayer for the victims of what he calls “pointless, senseless acts.”

LSU held a virtual media briefing on the eve of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season in anticipation of another active summer. Dr. Paul Miller, assistant professor of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences, says that LSU has compared its data with other sources and feels comfortable with projecting five named storms in the Gulf this year; another higher than usual output…:

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Major changes go into effect for hunting and fishing licenses tomorrow. Brooke Thorington has more on what you need to know before reeling in the next big one…:

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Two Lake Charles men are sentenced to prison for having sexual contact with a 14-year-old girl. Ken Duplechin allegedly picked up the girl, took her home, then called his pal Darren Gaspard to come over and take part. They will each serve at least three years and must register as sex offenders forever.

3:30 LRN Newscast May 31

Tomorrow begins the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season and there’s potential for tropical development in the Gulf of Mexico this week. LRN meteorologist John Wetherbee says a Pacific hurricane by name of the Agatha made landfall in southern Mexico yesterday and there’s a good chance its remnants could reform near the southeastern Gulf of Mexico. He says confidence is growing that we could see our first named storm of the season…:

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He says, if it develops, it should move east and northeast and not threaten Louisiana.

Gunfire erupted today outside a high school graduation ceremony in New Orleans, leaving one woman dead and two men injured. NOPD says it happened on the Xavier University campus, where Jefferson High’s commencement had just finished. Officers say a dispute between two young women escalated to the shooting.

 

Major changes for hunting and fishing licenses and fees go into effect tomorrow. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Undersecretary Bryan McClinton says fishing licenses are going up $7.50, but the license has been broadened to include additional fishing options…:

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To get up-to-speed on all the changes, visit “wlf.louisiana.gov”

There’s been another escape from a Louisiana juvenile detention center. This time the Acadiana Center for Youth in St. Martin parish, where two 19-year-olds got out Monday and are still at large. The state Office of Juvenile Justice has been plagued with security issues and escapes in the recent past; one in East Baton Rouge, another in Jefferson parish and a third in Red River Parish.

A Monroe man is behind bars for allegedly abducting a woman and raping her multiple times over the weekend. 31-year-old Deangelo Burgess was arrested Monday; charged with rape, battery and false imprisonment.

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Major changes go into effect for hunting and fishing licenses tomorrow. Brooke Thorington has more on what you need to know before reeling in the next big one.

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LSU meteorologists and climatologists are predicting another busy storm season. David Grubb has the story…

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Major changes for hunting and fishing licenses and fees go into effect tomorrow. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Undersecretary Bryan McClinton says even though a current license doesn’t expire until the end of June, any license that’s purchased tomorrow going forward…

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McClinton says the basic hunting license will see an increase of $5 to $20 annually.

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A residential basic freshwater fishing license will cost an additional $7.50 annually, but McClinton says the license has been broadened to include additional fishing options…

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A saltwater license is also increasing by $7.50 but like the basic freshwater license, it has also been expanded to include additional fishing methods.

McClinton says another big change this year is a required $5 license for roadside crabbing. He says this is so they can survey license holders and have a better idea of how many crabs are being removed from fisheries.

Another new feature among hunting and fishing licenses is the automatic license renewal option so you don’t have to worry about being caught off guard with an expired license. For specific fees and price changes visit the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries website.

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Tomorrow is the start of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season and there’s the potential for tropical development in the Gulf of Mexico this week. LRN meteorologist John Wetherbee says a Pacific hurricane by name of the Agatha made landfall in southern Mexico yesterday and there’s a good chance its remanents could reform near the southeastern Gulf of Mexico

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Wetherbee says if you are heading to Florida later this week, there’s the possibility this system could ruin outdoor activities in the Sunshine State…

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Wetherbee says confidence is growing that we could see our first named storm of the season…

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LSU held a virtual media briefing on the eve of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season in anticipation of another active summer. Dr. Paul Miller, assistant professor of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences, was instrumental in developing a new forecasting model. After reviewing all of the atmospheric data for the month, Miller says…

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Miller says that LSU has compared its data with other sources and feels comfortable with projecting five named storms in the gulf this year, another higher than usual output.

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Louisiana has been pounded by major storms over the last few years, experiencing some of the worst hurricanes in the history of the state. Another five projected named storms will do little to ease the anxiety of residents, but on the bright side, Miller says it has been and could be worse.

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A bill that would result in civil penalties against state and local governments and educational institutions that required proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for entry into government facilities is closer to final legislative passage. Stonewall Representative Larry Bagley’s convinced the Senate Judiciary C Committee to pass his bill…

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Bagley’s bill, which passed in the House last month on a 59-26 vote, heads to the Senate floor for more discussion. Private citizen Christy Haik spoke in support of the legislation during committee testimony today…

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New Orleans Senator Gary Carter voted no. He expressed concerns about local governments facing a civil fine for trying to stop the spread of the disease…

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2:30 LRN Newscast May 31

Meteorologists and climatologists at LSU predict another busy storm season. David Grubb has the story…:

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A Pacific hurricane, named Agatha, made landfall this past weekend in southern Mexico and there IS a chance it could reform IF it reaches the southern Gulf. Forecasters say it’ll head east toward Florida and not here.

 

Police in New Orleans say a shooting broke out this morning on the Xavier University campus, which was hosting the Morris Jefferson High school graduation. Officers say and elderly woman was shot and killed and two men were wounded. Cops have at least one person in custody, but few other details are available at this time.

A bill that would result in civil penalties against state and local governments and educational institutions that required proof of a COVID-19 shot or shots for entry into government facilities is closer to final legislative passage. Stonewall Representative Larry Bagley’s bill has passed the House and has now made it out of a Senate Committee. Christy Haik, a concerned citizen & mom, spoke in support of the bill during committee testimony today…:

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The bill goes next to the Senate floor. The legislative session ends Monday evening.

1:30 LRN Newscast May 31

Major changes go into effect for hunting and fishing licenses tomorrow. Brooke Thorington has more on what you need to know before reeling in the next big one.

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Sadly, an elderly woman was killed and two others were wounded after another shooting took place following a high school graduation ceremony. Morris Jeff Community School had completed its ceremonies on the campus of Xavier University in New Orleans today when shots were fired. New Orleans Police have three people in custody for questioning but no arrests have been made. Anyone with information regarding the shooting call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.

A bill that would result in civil penalties against state and local governments and educational institutions that required proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for entry into government facilities is closer to final legislative passage. Stonewall Representative Larry Bagley’s convinced the Senate Judiciary C Committee to pass his bill…

Cut 12 (10) “…as sick.”

Bagley’s bill, which passed in the House last month on a 59-26 vote, heads to the Senate floor for more discussion.

LSU held a virtual media briefing on the eve of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season in anticipation of another active summer. Dr. Paul Miller, assistant professor of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences, was instrumental in developing a new forecasting model. After reviewing all of the atmospheric data for the month, Miller says…

Cut 9 (09) “…this year.”

Five storms is up from the annual average of 3.7 named storms per year.

12:30 LRN Newscast May 31

Major changes for hunting and fishing licenses and fees go into effect tomorrow. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Undersecretary Bryan McClinton says the basic hunting license will see an increase of $5 to $20 annually.

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And tomorrow is the start of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season and there’s the potential for tropical development in the Gulf of Mexico this week. LRN meteorologist John Wetherbee says there’s the possibility this system could ruin outdoor activities in Florida later this week

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And it could be the first named storm for the Atlantic and it would be Alex.

Louisiana is well-represented in the NCAA Baseball Tournament. David Grubb has more…
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For fans looking to drive to those regional destinations, they’ll find the statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline is $4.22 that’s according to Triple-A.

 

11:40 LRN Sportscast May 31

Jay Johnson will lead LSU into the NCAA tournament for the first of what is expected to be many trips to the postseason. The second-seeded Tigers face Kennesaw State at 6 pm on Friday at the Hattiesburg Regional. Johnson says he’s excited about the opportunity to add to the Tigers’ winning tradition.

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Louisiana Tech enters the tournament for the second straight year after claiming its first Conference-USA tournament championship. Head coach Lane Burroughs says winning the title in Hattiesburg made it just a little bit sweeter.

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Southeastern gets back to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2017 by shocking McNeese in the Southland Conference Championships. Matt Riser has led the Lions to the regionals four times in nine seasons, but this may have been the most difficult road there, as SLU won 22 of its last 33 after an 8-18 start.

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The Lions are the four seed at the Auburn Regional, where they will face the top-seeded Tigers on Friday.

The Ragin’ Cajuns will head west to College Station, as they return to the NCAAs for the first time in six seasons after winning the Sun Belt tournament title this weekend. On the way to their fifth tournament championship, the Cajuns took down 11th-ranked Texas State and number 25 Georgia Southern and head to the regionals on a five-game winning streak. Third-seeded UL takes on second-seed TCU Friday at 7 pm.

And the Saints begin their second set of OTAs today in Metairie. There’ll be one more session next week before mandatory minicamp begins on June 14.