LRN AM Newscall July 31

Starting today the I-10 Atchafalaya Basin is officially designated as a highway safety corridor. Jeff Palermo on what that means….

Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

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Entergy Louisiana says they’re not “gouging” ratepayers, and wish to set the record straight. More from Kevin Gallagher…:

Cut 2 (31) “….I’m Kevin Gallagher.” 

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Looking to save money on back-to-school shopping? Research says putting down that coffee could help you save a buck. Erik Piccoli has the story…

Cut 3 (31) “…I’m Erik Piccoli.”

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Starting today, speeding fines are doubled on the I-10 Atchafalaya Basin Bridge if motorists are caught going above the 60 mile per hour speed limit for vehicles and 55 miles per hour for commercial trucks. State Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson says in 2023 speed cameras will be installed to track drivers…

Cut 4 (10)  “…third time.”

In June Governor John Bel Edwards signed a law that designates the 18-mile Atchafalaya Basin as a highway safety corridor. Wilson says the legislation also calls for signage restricting trucks to the right lane and eight sets of speed limit signs…

Cut 5 (12) “…80 miles per hour”

There were over 200 crashes that resulted in two deaths and nearly 100 injuries on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge last year. Senate President Page Cortez says that’s double the number than 20 years ago as distracted driving and speeding become more common. Wilson says the goal of the beefed up enforcement and higher fines is get people to slow down…

Cut 6 (05)  “…driver behavior.”

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Entergy Louisiana President Phillip May wants to clear up some of what he calls “misconceptions” about high energy bills, and what the utility is doing to help. May says the cost of producing electricity has risen sharply as record-high inflation grips the country…:

Cut 7 (10) “…from our customers.”

May says those high costs are coupled with high customer usage in the summer heat. He says Entergy understands how burdensome it can be for some folks to afford their utility bill…:

Cut 8 (13)  “…who need assistance.”

May says electricity costs have risen sharply all over the U.S., and Entergy is not “gouging” its customers. Still, many customers are angry with storm assessments Entergy has added to their bills. He says they have little choice, if they hope to recoup their storm-related losses…:

Cut 9 (14)  “…present our bills.”

May says storm assessments for Hurricanes Gustav and Ike in 2008 will come off customer bills starting today.

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A new study conducted by the LSU Department of Marketing along with researchers from other Universities has found that caffeine could lead to greater consumer spending. Associate Professor Courtney Szocs says drinks like espressos, coffee and tea impacted not only the degree of spending but also the types of products…

Cut 10 (09) “…products”

These high hedonic products include buttery, salty popcorn; chocolate candy; luxury vacations along with any other items that induce a state of extreme excitement and energy. Szocs says that one should be mindful of what time they consume that caffeinated beverage in order to avoid making that unnecessary purchase…

Cut  11 (12)  “…trying to say” 

Research shows that about 85% of American consumers have at least one caffeinated beverage a day making the chances of purchasing high hedonic relatively common. Szocs says that if one is trying to save a buck on back-to-school shopping this year they ought to put down that coffee and pick up some water…

Cut 12 (13) “…don’t probably need” 

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A number of new laws passed in the 2022 Legislature go into effect today. One will require all law enforcement officers in the state to be trained in how to recognize signs of human trafficking. Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell brought the bill, and says it’s apparent the training is needed, and it will now be required for all LEO’s employed a year or more…:

Cut 13 (08) “…to recognize it.”

Law enforcement has known for some time the I-10/I-12 corridor is a pipeline for human sex trafficking. Mizell says it can easily go unnoticed, especially in places or events with large crowds, but the problem is also very bad in Louisiana’s small towns as well. She says it coincides with the illegal drug trade…:

Cut 14 (12)  “…dirty, dirty thing.”

The new law will mandate training for officers in how to spot the telltale signs that a person is a victim of trafficking, so they can take appropriate action. Mizell says the law also requires state and local law enforcement agencies to regularly report on training compliance and progress…:

Cut 15 (11)  “…the numbers on that.”

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The pads come on for the first time today at Saints training camp. Through the first four days of camp, the defense has performed better than the offense. Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry says the defense is competing at a high level

Cut 16 (18)  “….our DNA”.

Landry says the defensive secondary has a lot of depth and they are versatile…

Cut 17 (15) “…make plays” 

Saints running back Mark Ingram is competing in his 12th NFL training camp. At the age of 32 he’s the NFL’s second oldest running back…

Cut 18 (21) “   …anytime soon”

10:30 LRN Newscast August 30

For the LRN I’m Erik Piccoli
Northwestern State men’s basketball is adding Hansel Enmanuel to its 2022 recruiting class. Enmanuel is from the Dominican Republic and he had his left arm amputated at the age of 6 after a wall collapsed on it. Demons Coach Corey Gipson says it’s clear that life challenges have made the three-star recruit even more determined…
Cut 4 (08) “…that guy”
Gipson says the Enmanuel family showed the program the type of passion and love for the game that they look for at NSU.
And A new law goes into effect Monday that makes stealing a catalytic converter a crime. River Ridge Senator Kirk Talbot says his legislation makes it easier to prosecute thieves who swipe a catalytic converter from a vehicle and the punishment is severe
Cut 6 (10) “…50-grand”
Talbot says some criminals steal dozens of catalytic converters and sell them in bulk.
Cut 7 (10) “…catalytic converters.”
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A lot of new state laws go into effect Monday, August 1st, and one of them will forbid police from using the smell of marijuana as probable cause to search one’s home. The bill was authored by New Iberia Representative Marcus Bryant, who says there are still warrantless searches and arrests being made, simply because an LEO smelled weed. He says the new law makes it clear for police…
Cut 9 (07) “…warrantless arrests.”
Again, the new law takes effect on August 1st.
And Deputies in St. Martin Parish arrest a woman for stabbing an officer during an arrest. Sheriff’s Captain GinnyHiggins says, when Burton fled the vehicle and the deputy, she left something very important in the car…
Cut 13 (10) “…took over after that..”
Burton, who is from Las Vegas, is now charged with attempted murder of a police officer, resisting arrest, simple escape, possession of narcotics, and more.

9:30 Newscast August 30

For the LRN I’m Erik Piccoli
A new law that goes into effect Monday makes the theft of a catalytic converter a crime. Jeff Palermo has the story…
Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Jeff Palermo”
And Northwestern State men’s basketball is excited about the addition of Hansel Enmanuel to its 2022 recruiting class. You may have seen him in a Gatorade commercial. The Florida prep star dominated the hardwood in high school with one arm. Demons Coach Corey Gipson says it doesn’t even dawn on him that Enmanuel has a disability
Cut 3 (11) “..University”
Enmanuel is 6’4″ and in his senior season, he averaged 26 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 blocks a game.
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Starting in August officers will be forbidden by law from using the smell of marijuana as probable cause to search one’s house. NewIberia Representative Marcus Bryant says legalizing smokable marijuana as medicine makes this new law necessary to protect individuals’ rights. He feels there will be more bills filed in the future to de-criminalize using marijuana…
Cut 11 (14) “…prescriptions for marijuana.”
Again, the new law takes effect on August 1st.
And deputies in St. Martin Parish arrest a woman for stabbing an officer during an arrest. Sheriff’s Captain Ginny Higgins says some St. Martinville residents called them to report a suspicious woman, knocking on doors and asking to be given a gun. When a deputy stopped 26-year-old Ashley Burton to question her, she tried to flee on foot…
Cut 12 (09) “…stabbed out deputy.”
After fleeing the vehicle, the suspect left two children in the vehicle who are now under the care of the Department of Children and Family Services.
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For the LRN I’m Erik Piccoli
Northwestern State is thrilled about the signing of Hansel Enmanuel – the high school basketball star with one arm. Michelle Southern reports…
Cut 1 (28) “…I’m Michelle Southern”
And Monday a new law goes into effect that makes stealing catalytic converters a crime. River Ridge Senator KirkTalbot says SUVs and pick-up trucks are the biggest victims of this crime.
Cut 8 (08) “…in seconds.”
If the value of the catalytic converters stolen is greater than $25,000, jail time would be 10 to 20 years.
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On August 1st a new law forbidding officers from using the smell of marijuana as probable cause to search one’s house goes into effect. New Iberia Representative Marcus Bryant’s House Bill 629 won final passage and was signed into law by the governor. He says his bill codified federal statute into state law. Bryant says it is needed, now that a growing number of citizens are using legal medical marijuana. He says those patients shouldn’t have to worry about what happens if a police officer shows up at their door…
Cut 10 (12) “…making them uncomfortable.”
A woman has been arrested in St. Martin Parish for stabbing an officer. Sheriff’s Captain Ginny Higgins said 26-year-old Ashley Burton, who is from Las Vegas, is now charged with attempted murder of a police officer, resisting arrest, simple escape, possession of narcotics, and more. Higgins says the deputy Burton stabbed has been treated and released from medical care…:
Cut 14 (06) “…extremely lucky.”
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5:30 LRN Newscast July 29

Deputies in St. Martin Parish arrest a woman for stabbing an officer during an arrest. Sheriff’s Captain Ginny Higgins says some St. Martinville residents called them to report a suspicious woman, knocking on doors and asking to be given a gun. When a deputy stopped 26-year-old Ashley Burton to question her, she tried to flee on foot, struggled with the officer and then stabbed him. Higgins says, when Burton fled the vehicle and the deputy, she left something very important in the car…:

CUT 13(10)      “…took over after that.”

Burton is now charged with attempted murder of a police officer, drug possession and more.

Starting Monday, a new law takes effect stating police cannot use the smell of marijuana as probable cause for a warrantless search or arrest. New Iberia Rep. Marcus Bryant brought the bill and says medical marijuana patients shouldn’t have to worry about this happening to them…:

CUT 10(12)      “…uncomfortable.”

Again the new law takes effect August 1st.

 

Another new law taking effect Monday makes theft of catalytic converters from vehicles a crime with big penalties. River Ridge Senator Kirk Talbot says punishment could be up to 20 years in prison with fines up to $50-thousand. He says some criminal steal dozens in one night, and sell them in bulk…:

CUT 07(10)      “…catalytic converters.”

The NSU Demons basketball team adds Florida prep hoops star Hansel Enmanuel to its 2022 recruiting class. His stats make him a standout, yes…but also amazing is he has only one arm. Demons coach Corey Gipson says that challenge makes Enmanuel even more determined…:

CUT 04(08)      “…that guy.”

A native of the Dominican Republic, Enmanuel averaged 26 points, 11 rebounds & seven assists per game in his senior season.

4:45 LRN Sportscast July 29

Saints coach Dennis Allen says tight end Taysom Hill has injured his ribs and will be out for a little bit. Hill missed the spring workouts to recover from surgery on his left foot.

Much of the media attention at Saints training camp is on the offense, who now has a healthy Jameis Winston and Michael Thomas, plus the additions of receivers Chris Olave and Jarvis Landry. But Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan says the defense will take this team where it wants to go…
Cut 18 (23) “ …championship defense”
Saturday’s training camp practice is open to the public. For fans wanting to attend a practice check out the Saints website.

LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson announces the signings of five Division one transfers. Right-handed pitcher Christian Little of Vanderbilt, North Carolina state third baseman Tommy White, Vandy shortstop Carter Young, UCLA Pitcher Thatcher Hurd and Air Force pitcher and utility player Paul Skenes, who earned first team All-American honors last season. Also Young was a 17th round draft choice by the Orioles, but decided to play at LSU instead.

The Northwestern State Demons men’s basketball team signed this week Florida prep hoops star Hansel Enmanuel. His stats make him a standout, yes…but also amazing is he has only one arm. Coach Corey Gipson…
cut 5 (08) “…is related”
Enmanuel is six-foot-four and during his senior season, he averaged 26 points, eleven rebounds, seven assists and three blocks a game.

4:30 LRN Newscast July 29

A state appeals court has reinstated Louisiana ban on abortions. The First Circuit Court of Appeal granted a preliminary injunction to put the ban back in effect, after a district judge had blocked the trigger laws. The appeal was filed by Attorney General Jeff Landry. So abortion clinics must once again close their doors.

A new law that goes into effect Monday makes the theft of a catalytic converter a crime. Jeff Palermo has the story…:

CUT 02(30)      “…Palermo.”

 

Deputies in St. Martin Parish arrest a woman for stabbing an officer during an encounter. Sheriff’s Captain Ginny Higgins says some St. Martinville residents reported a suspicious woman; knocking on doors and asking to be given a gun. When a deputy stopped 26-year-old Ashley Burton to question her she tried to flee on foot, struggled with the officer and then stabbed him. Burton is now charged with attempted murder of a police officer, resisting arrest, simple escape, possession of narcotics and more. Higgins says the deputy Burton stabbed has been treated and released from medical care…:

CUT 14(06)      “…extremely lucky.”

Higgins says Burton also left two small kids in her car, when she dashed away. They are now in the custody of Children & Family Services.

A cop in New Roads, in Pointe Coupee Parish, is on administrative leave; accused of sexually assaulting a teenage male. New Roads Police Chief Kevin McDonald says the officer has been on the job 8 months and has a clean record. He says the investigation is still active. We’re withholding the officer’s name because he hasn’t yet been arrested or punished.

3:30 LRN Newscast July 29

A state appeals court has reinstated Louisiana ban on abortions. The First Circuit Court of Appeal granted a preliminary injunction to put the ban back in effect, after a district judge had blocked the trigger laws. The appeal was filed by Attorney general Jeff Landry.

Northwestern State is thrilled about the signing of Hansel Enmanuel – the high school basketball star with one arm. Michelle Southern reports…:

CUT 01(28)      “…Southern.”

 

Starting Monday, stealing catalytic converters will be a specified crime in Louisiana; one with harsh penalties. River Ridge Senator Kirk Talbot sponsored the measure during the legislative session. He says most frequently the parts are stolen from pickups and SUVs…:

CUT 08  (08)        “…in seconds.”

Under the new law, those convicted of stealing catalytic converters could face fines up to $50-thousand and jail time of up to 20 years.

Another new law will forbid police from using the smell of marijuana as cause for a warrantless search of one’s home, or an arrest. New Iberia Rep. Marcus Bryant says otherwise medical marijuana patients could be wrongly harassed…:

CUT 11  (14)        “…for marijuana.”

2:30 LRN Newscast July 29

Deputies in St. Martin Parish arrest a woman for stabbing an officer during an arrest. Sheriff’s Captain Ginny Higgins says some St. Martinville residents called them to report a suspicious woman, knocking on doors and asking to be given a gun. When a deputy stopped 26-year-old Ashley Burton to question her, she tried to flee on foot, struggled with the officer and then stabbed him. Higgins says, when Burton fled the vehicle and the deputy, she left something very important in the car…:

CUT 13(10)      “…took over after that.”

Burton is now charged with attempted murder of a police officer, drug possession and more.

Starting Monday, a new law takes effect stating police cannot use the smell of marijuana as probable cause for a warrantless search or arrest. New Iberia Rep. Marcus Bryant brought the bill and says medical marijuana patients shouldn’t have to worry about this happening to them…:

CUT 10(12)      “…uncomfortable.”

Again the new law takes effect August 1st.

 

Another new law taking effect Monday makes theft of catalytic converters from vehicles a crime with big penalties. River Ridge Senator Kirk Talbot says punishment could be up to 20 years in prison with fines up to $50-thousand. He says some criminal steal dozens in one night, and sell them in bulk…:

CUT 07(10)      “…catalytic converters.”

The NSU Demons basketball team adds Florida prep hoops star Hansel Enmanuel to its 2022 recruiting class. His stats make him a standout, yes…but also amazing is he has only one arm. Demons coach Corey Gipson says that challenge makes Enmanuel even more determined…:

CUT 04(08)      “…that guy.”

A native of the Dominican Republic, Enmanuel averaged 26 points, 11 rebounds & seven assists per game in his senior season.

LRN PM Newscall July 29

Northwestern State is thrilled about the signing of Hansel Enmanuel – the high school basketball star with one arm. Michelle Southern reports…

Cut 1 (28) “…I’m Michelle Southern”

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A new law that goes into effect Monday makes the theft of a catalytic converter a crime. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Jeff Palermo”  

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Northwestern State men’s basketball is excited about the addition of Hansel Enmanuel to its 2022 recruiting class. You may have seen him in a Gatorade commercial. The Florida prep star dominated the hard wood in high school with one arm. Demons Coach Corey Gipson says it doesn’t even dawn on him that Enmanuel has a disability

Cut 3 (11) “..University” 

Enmanuel is from the Dominican Republic and he had his left arm amputated at the age of 6 after a wall collapsed on it. Gipson says it’s clear that life challenges have made the three-star recruit even more determined…:

Cut 4  (08) “…that guy”

Enmanuel is 6’4″ and in his senior season he averaged 26 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 block a game. Gipson says the Enmanuel family showed the program the type of passion and love for the game that they look for at NSU. He says Enmanuel is a great player, with a great attitude

Cut 5  (08) “…is related.”

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A new law goes into effect Monday that makes stealing a catalytic converter a crime. River Ridge Senator Kirk Talbot says his legislation makes it easier to prosecute thieves who swipe a catalytic converter from a vehicle and the punishment is severe

Cut 6 (10) “…50-grand” 

Talbot says some criminals steal dozens of catalytic converters and sell them in bulk.

Cut 7 (10) “…catalytic converters.” 

Talbot says SUVs and pick-up trucks are the biggest victims of this crime.

Cut 8 (08) “…in seconds.”

The new law also requires catalytic converters have a registration number to track sales and transfers. If the value of the cataltyic converters stolen is greater than $25,000, jail time would be 10 to 20 years.

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A lot of new state laws go into effect Monday, August 1st, and one of them will forbid police from using the smell of marijuana as probable cause to search one’s home. The bill was authored by New Iberia Representative Marcus Bryant, who says there are still warrantless searches and arrests being made, simply because an LEO smelled weed. He says the new law makes it clear for police…:

Cut 9 (07)  “…warrantless arrests.”

Bryant’s House Bill 629 won final passage and was signed into law by the governor. He says his bill codified federal statute into state law. Bryant says it is needed, now that a growing number of citizens are using legal medical marijuana. He says those patients shouldn’t have to worry about what happens if a police officer shows up at their door…:

Cut 10 (12) “…making them uncomfortable.” 

Bryant says legalizing smokable marijuana as medicine makes this new law necessary to protect individuals’ rights. He feels there will be more bills filed in the future to de-criminalize using marijuana…:

Cut 11 (14)  “…prescriptions for marijuana.”

Again, the new law takes effect August 1st.

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Deputies in St. Martin Parish arrest a woman for stabbing an officer during an arrest. SMPO Captain Ginny Higgins says some St. Martinville residents called them to report a suspicious woman, knocking on doors and asking to be given a gun. When a deputy stopped 26-year-old Ashley Burton to question her, she tried to flee on foot…:

Cut 12 (09) “…stabbed out deputy.”  

Higgins says, when Burton fled the vehicle and the deputy, she left something very important in the car…:

Cut 13 (10) “…took over after that..”

Burton, who is from Las Vegas, is now charged with attempted murder of a police officer, resisting arrest, simple escape, possession of narcotics and more. Higgins says the deputy Burton stabbed has been treated and released from medical care…:

Cut 14 (06)  “…extremely lucky.” 

The two children are under the care of the Department of Children and Family Services.