AM LRN Newscall Sept 1

Up to 300 travel trailers that the state purchased for residents that lost their homes in Ida are headed to Kentucky. Brooke Thorington has more.

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UL-Lafayette embarks on two projects to establish it as part of a biopharmaceutical corridor in Louisiana. More from Kevin Gallagher…:

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The U.S Department of veterans affairs is working hard to create resources for veterans at high risk of suicide. More from Whitney Thomas…

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Louisiana is donating up to 300 travel trailers, originally acquired for Hurricane Ida to assist flood survivors in Eastern Kentucky.  GOHSEP Director Casey Tingle, says the trailers are ones that have been returned to the state by Louisiana residents who’ve acquired permanent housing.

Cut 4 (11)  “…and Ida.”

These are trailers that the state purchased to speed up the process for those who lost their homes after Ida, and FEMA then reimbursed the state. Tingle says there are some individuals who are working directly with FEMA on temporary housing in Louisiana.

Cut 5 (10) “…recovery process.”

Kentucky is paying for transportation of the trailers to the Blue Grass State and as we enter the height of hurricane season, even though it’s been quiet so far, Tingle says an adequate number of trailers will remain in Louisiana just in case.

Cut 6 (11)  “…need them.”

In late July, 39 people died in the Eastern Kentucky floods and thousands of families lost their homes and possessions. ________________________________________________

The University of Louisiana – Lafayette embarks on two new projects that will create a “biopharmaceutical corridor” in the state and advances in medicine. ULL President Dr. Joe Savoie (SAV-wah) says the projects are the result of a $50-million investment made by the Legislature and Governor Edwards…:

Cut 7 (06) “…the economy for Louisiana.”

Part of the money will be invested in expanding ULL’s New Iberia Research Center; the largest primate research facility of its kind in the country. Savoie says major research that led to the mRNA science behind the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine was done there, and the investment will mean a large upgrade…:

Cut 8 (11)  “…can be developed.”

The other part will involve construction of the Iberia Bio-Innovation Accelerator. Dr. Savoie explains what that will do…:

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Savoie says this combined $50-million investment is another major step forward in establishing UL-Lafayette as a research & development university…and it will create over 500 new career-based jobs. _______________________________________________

The Ad Council and the U.S Department of veteran affairs have collaborated, creating a “Don’t Wait Reach Out” campaign that assists veterans with mental health issues.  

The campaign will be showcased all September in honor of suicide prevention. The goal is to elude veterans away from self-harm by creating a vulnerable environment for them to have critical conversations. Lisa Kearney, the veteran’s affair executive director says veterans will gain support in numerous ways.  

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Suicide reaches all communities, but veterans are more at risk. Karney says suicide can stem from everyday stress or medical conditions. She creates transparency by integrating care and connecting veterans to proper advocates for help.  

Cut  11 (09)  “…all in one place.” 

Realizing and normalizing discussions of suicide is the objective of the campaignKearney and other officials want to create a community of instant support and availability on their website VA.Gov/reach  

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Officials are encouraging veterans to reach out before a crisis happens. _______________________________________________

An LSU study of how football players reacted to COVID indicates their immune system fared better compared to older adults with co-morbidities. LSU’s School of Kinesiology Associate Professor Guillaume (gee-um) Spielman says the findings were reassuring that the players were healthy after the CDC-recommended isolation period.

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And the research continues, Spielman says and in addition to comparing immune system responses of older adults now, they are looking at the responses of sedentary adults.

Cut 14 (06)  “…non-athletes.”

Spielman says when the study began there was no previous research on COVID-19 and it appears that the original 14-day CDC-recommended isolation period proved to be ideal. Early findings in the pandemic indicated an increased risk of myocarditis in athletes with COVID.  However, Spielman says that extended research proved otherwise.

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TCU transfer Matthew Downing will get the start tomorrow night at quarterback when Louisiana Tech kicks off the season at Missouri. Head Coach Sonny Cumbie says Downing faced a Power Five team in 2020 when Cumbie was the offensive coordinator for the Horned Frogs…

Cut 16 (16)  “…take over.” 

Missouri is expected to start Brady Cook at quarterback. He has a talented freshman wide receiver in Luther Burden. The Bulldogs had one of the best pass defenses in Conference USA last season. Cumbie is expected a big season from safety BeeJay Williamson…

Cut 17 (15) “..fall camp.” 

Tech returns eight starters on defense headlined by two-time All-Conference USA linebacker Tyler Grubbs. Cumbie feels good about his defense heading into the season…

Cut  18 (16)“…production standpoint.”

Tech has 13 transfers on defense. Kick-off is at 7 PM on ESPN U. _____________________________________________________________

BJ Ojulari, Ali Gaye, and Mike Jones Junior have been named team captains for LSU this season. Coach Brian Kelly says they were selected based on a vote by the team…

Cut 19 (18) “…weigh in.”

Kelly says a player on offense each week will also be nominated to be a co-captain. Florida State rushed for 406 yards in its season-opening 47-7 win over Duquense. Senior defensive end Ali Gaye doesn’t expect the Seminoles to have much success on Sunday…

Cut 20 (08) “ …will stop that team.” 

5:30 LRN Newscast Aug 31

The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for help to find Robert Fulton Browning, who disappeared almost 33 years ago. Browning would be 85 now and was last seen walking away from his Monroe home on November 27th, 1989, after an argument. Deputy Glenn Springfield says the investigation at the time found no leads. He says Browning’s family hasn’t given up either.

Cut 5  (06) “…actually happen.”

If you have any information, contact the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies in St. Landry Parish say a man was attacked and injured by a pack of five pit bulls in the town of Sunset this morning. The dogs got out of the owners’ yard and swarmed on the un-named 59-year-old, who sustained severe bites to his head and arm. The dogs have been confiscated. So far, no charges for the owner, but the investigation is ongoing.

Delta Interfaith a group from East Carroll Parish is calling on Governor Edwards to keep internet provider Sparklight from derailing broadband expansion. Nathanael Wills with Delta Interfaith says current laws favor incumbent providers and because Sparklight serves a small portion of the area, they can stop competing providers from coming in.

Cut 7 (10) “…pretty messed up.” 

Wills says out of the 67 grants awarded from the state, 26 are being protested by existing providers.

August is ending without a named storm for the first time since 1997. State Climatologist Barry Keim says we’ve gone since early July without a named storm and says it’s definitely been an odd hurricane season….

Cut 9 (09)  “…above  normal year.”

4:45 LRN Sportscast August 31

BJ Ojulari, Ali Gaye and Mike Jones Junior have been name co-captains for the LSU football team. And it was announced today that the LSU-Florida State game in the Superdome is a sell out.

The Saints active roster is down to 53 after cutting several players on Tuesday. Ian Book, Kirk Merritt, Dai Jean Dixon adn Taco Charlton are among the players who were cut. Coach Dennis Allen says a lot of thought goes into these moves…
cut 18 (18) “….final decision”
And there are reports the Eagles have claimed Ian Book.

Former Ragin Cajuns Quarterback Levi Lewis has signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. Lewis was a three-year starter at U-L Lafayette and is the school’s all-time leader in passing touchdowns.

ULM is a huge underdog heading into its season opener against the Texas Longhorns who are ranked 18th in the coaches poll. Warhawks Coach Terry Bowden calls the Longhorns a great team…
Cut 19 (27) “…ready to play.”

TCU transfer Matthew Downing will get the start tomorrow night at quarterback when Louisiana Tech kicks off the season at Missouri. Head Coach Sonny Cumbie says Downing faced a Power Five team in 2020 when Cumbie was the offensive coordinator for the Horned Fogs…
cut 16 (16) “…take over”
Kick off is at 7 PM on ESPN U.

4:30 LRN Newscast August 31

The month of August ends with nary a named tropical storm or hurricane for the first time since 1997. In fact, there’s been no named storm since early July…and that hasn’t happened since 1941. State Climatologist Barry Keim says that’s nice, but we cannot let our collective guard down yet…:

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Keim says huge amounts of dust from the Sahara desert borne aloft have contributed to the slow storm season thus far.

Deputies in Ouachita Parish hope the public can help them solve a 33-year-old missing persons case. In 1989, Robert Browning walked out of his house after an argument and was never seen again. OPSO spokesman Glenn Springfield says, even after 3 decades, they still hope to find Browning…:

CUT 04(05)      “…with him.”

Browning would be about 85 today.

 

An East Carrol Parish group called Delta Interfaith is trying to keep some internet providers from derailing broadband expansion…:

CUT 01(33)      “…Thorington.”

A St. John Parish private school employee is accused of planting a hidden camera in a girls’ bathroom stall. 35-year-old Blake Krueger was taken into custody after two students spotted the camera and let school officials know. He’s now charged with video voyeurism.

3:30 LRN Newscast August 31

Hurricane forecasters are celebrating two milestones today. August is ending without a named storm since 1997. But that’s not all…:

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Deputies in St. Landry Parish say a man was attacked and injured by a pack of five pit bull dogs in the town of Sunset this morning. The dogs got out of the owners’ yard and swarmed on the un-named 59-year-old, who sustained severe bites to his head and arm. The dogs have been confiscated. So far, no charges for the owner, but the investigation is still underway.

 

A group from East Carroll Parish is in Baton Rouge today hoping to keep the broadband expansion project on track. Nathanael Wills with Delta Interfaith says it’s on hold due to Sparklight, a subsidiary of Cable One, protesting the grant awards that they didn’t even apply for to stop competition in providing service…:

CUT 06(08)      “…intended to do.”

He accuses Sparklight of trying to sidetrack potential competition in 26 communities.

American Cruise Lines says its newest river cruise ship, the American Symphony, will call Natchez, Mississippi its port of origin by 2025. Vidalia Mayor Buz Craft says ACL intends to add more river cruise ships and his city could a home port in the future…:

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PM Newscall August 31

An East Carrol Parish group called Delta Interfaith is trying to keep some internet providers from derailing broadband expansion. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Hurricane forecasters are celebrating two milestones today. August is ending without a named storm since 1997. But that’s not all. Marsanne Golsby reports.

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The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to find a man who disappeared nearly 33 years ago. Investigators say Robert Fulton Browning was last seen walking away from his home on November 27th 1989 after an argument. Deputy Glenn Springfield says they are hoping to find new information to lead them to Browning.

Cut 3 (06) “…in the case.” 

Browning was 53 when he disappeared and would be 85 now. He’s 6 feet tall, with gray eyes and had brown hair at the time. He had moved to Monroe from Indiana. Springfield says they haven’t given up on finding Browning.

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Springfield says the investigation at the time found no leads. He says Browning’s family hasn’t given up either.

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If you know anything that could help find Browning, contact the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s investigative division at 318-329-1200.

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A group from East Carroll Parish is in Baton Rouge today hoping to keep the broadband expansion project on track. Nathanael Wills with Delta Interfaith says it’s on hold due to Sparklight, a subsidiary of Cable One protesting the grant awards that they didn’t even apply for to stop competition from providing service.

Cut 6 (08) “…to do.” 

Wills says current laws and rules are written so they favor incumbent providers and what’s happening is if a company that serves even a portion of the area, they can stop competing providers from establishing service and basically block access.

Cut 7 (10) “…pretty messed up.” 

And this is not unique to East Carroll or Louisiana, Wills says Sparklight is holding protests across the country trying to keep competition from being able to provide access to other areas. Wills says they are hoping Governor John Bel Edwards and Commissioner Jay Dardenne will assist their efforts.

Cut 8 (07) “..unfeasible projects.”

Wills says Sparklight is trying to stop expansion in 26 Louisiana communities.

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August is ending without a named storm for the first time since 1997. State Climatologist Barry Keim says we’ve gone since early July without a named storm and that’s the first time since 1941 that there have been no named storms between July 3rd and August 31st. He says it’s been an odd hurricane season….

Cut 9 (09)  “…above  normal year.”

Keim says dust from Africa has played a role in keeping the tropics quiet…

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He says the air layer stabilizes the atmosphere.

But Keim says we can’t let our guard down as September 10th is the peak and there’s still time for a major storm to develop.

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American Cruise Line announces its newest river cruise ship, the American Symphony, will call Natchez, Mississippi its port of origin by 2025. Vidalia Mayor Buz Craft says it’s wonderful news for the Miss-Lou region….

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The American Symphony currently sails out of New Orleans up the Mississippi River. It’s a 175-passenger boat.

American Cruise Lines CEO Charles Robertson on why Natchez…

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Next year, American Cruise Lines plans on introducing three more small ships and Craft says Vidalia could be the home port of one of those vessels…

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2:30 LRN Newscast August 31

August is ending with no named tropical storm or hurricane for the first time since 1997. As a matter of fact there hasn’t been a named storm since early July, and that hasn’t happened since 1941. State Climatologist Barry Keim says dust from the Sahara desert in Africa has contributed to the quiet storm season so far…:

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The peak of the season comes in about two weeks, and Keim says that’s abundant time for a big one to develop.

The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to find a man who disappeared nearly 33 years ago. Investigators say Robert Fulton Browning was last seen walking away from his home on November 27th 1989 after an argument. Deputy Glenn Springfield says they are hoping to find new information to lead them to Browning…:

CUT 03(06)      “…in the case.”

 

A woman was killed Tuesday at Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans, when her hair got tangled in a baggage conveyor. 26-year-old Jermani Thompson was transported to a nearby hospital, where she later died. She worked for GAT Airline Ground support, and was off-loading an airliner.

An East Carrol Parish group called Delta Interfaith is trying to keep some internet providers from derailing broadband expansion…:

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1:30 LRN Newscast Aug 31

The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for help to find Robert Fulton Browning, who disappeared almost 33 years ago. Browning would be 85 now and was last seen walking away from his Monroe home on November 27th, 1989, after an argument. Deputy Glenn Springfield says the investigation at the time found no leads. He says Browning’s family hasn’t given up either.

Cut 5  (06) “…actually happen.”

If you have any information contact the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Delta Interfaith a group from East Carroll Parish is calling on the state to keep internet provider Sparklight from derailing broadband expansion. Nathanael Wills with Delta Interfaith says they are hoping Governor Edwards and Commissioner Jay Dardenne will assist their efforts.

Cut 8 (07) “..unfeasible projects.”

He says Sparklight is protesting  and wants to remain the sole provider.

August is ending without a named storm for the first time since 1997. State Climatologist Barry Keim says we’ve gone since early July without a named storm and that’s the first time since 1941 that there have been no named storms between July 3rd and August 31st. He says it’s been an odd hurricane season….

Cut 9 (09)  “…above  normal year.”

Keim says we can’t let our guard down as September 10th is the peak and there’s still time for a major storm to develop.

American Cruise Line announces its newest river cruise ship, the American Symphony, will call Natchez, Mississippi its port of origin by 2025. The American Symphony currently sails out of New Orleans up the Mississippi River. American Cruise Lines CEO Charles Robertson on why Natchez…

Cut 13 (09) “it all” 

 

 

12:30 LRN Newscast Aug 31

The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for help to find Robert Fulton Browning, who disappeared almost 33 years ago. Browning would be 85 now and was last seen walking away from his Monroe home on November 27th, 1989, after an argument. Deputy Glenn Springfield says even though it’s been three decades he believes Browning can still be located.

Cut 4  (05) “…with him.”

If you have any information, please contact the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office.

American Cruise Line announces its newest river cruise ship, the American Symphony, will call Natchez, Mississippi its port of origin by 2025. Vidalia Mayor Buz Craft says it’s wonderful news for the Miss-Lou region….

Cut 12 (08) “…Miss-Lou”  

The American Symphony currently sails out of New Orleans up the Mississippi River.

Delta Interfaith a group from East Carroll Parish is calling on Governor Edwards to keep internet provider Sparklight from derailing broadband expansion. Nathanael Wills with Delta Interfaith says current laws favor incumbent providers and because Sparklight serves a small portion of the area, they can stop competing providers from coming in.

Cut 7 (10) “…pretty messed up.” 

He says Sparklight is trying to stop expansion in 26 Louisiana communities.

 

11:30 LRN Newscast

A group from East Carroll Parish is in Baton Rouge today hoping to keep the broadband expansion project on track. Nathanael Wills with Delta Interfaith says it’s on hold due to a subsidiary of Cable One protesting the grant awards that they didn’t even apply for to stop competition from providing service.
Cut 6 (08) “…to do.”
Wills says current laws and rules favor incumbent providers and a company that serves even a portion of an area, they can stop competing providers from establishing service and basically block access.

The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to find a man who disappeared nearly 33 years ago. Investigators say Robert Fulton Browning was last seen walking away from his home on November 27th 1989 after an argument. Deputy Glenn Springfield says they haven’t given up on finding Browning.
Cut 3 (06) “…in the case.”
Browning was 53 when he disappeared and would be 85 now.

The White House says it’s sending another six-thousand additional doses of the monkeypox vaccines to Louisiana to administer at vaccination events surrounding the Southern Decadence Festival in New Orleans, which is one of the largest L-G-B-T-Q plus gatherings in the United States. Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, Dr. Demetre Daskalakis (Dousk ah lock -ss) says Decadence allows them to reach those who are less likely to go to a clinic.
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In addition to Decadance this weekend the federal response team will also be doing similar outreach at Atlanta Black Proud.

The Saints have traded fan favorite Chauncey Gardner-Johnson and a 2025 seventh round pick to the Eagles for three draft picks, a fifth round selection in 2023 and two sixth round picks in 2024. Coach Dennis Allen addressed the trade with reporters…
cut 16 (10) “….wish him the best”
Gardner-Johnson is expected to start at safety for Philadelphia. He was looking for a new contract with the Saints and those talks reportedly broke down, which led to the trade.