LRN AM Newscall January 2 2023

If you think you have unclaimed property, you can now check the databases of 49 states, not just Louisiana’s. Marsanne Golsby has more.

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Louisiana is ranked third for the worst roads in America according to a consumer affairs report. Whitney Thomas has that story

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Louisiana’s unclaimed property program is now connected to a national database where you can check to see if you are owed money from one of 49 states. State Treasurer John Schroder says if you’ve lived in other places you can check on one secure website-Missing Money.com

Cut 3 (08) “…and check.” 

Schroder says the site is especially convenient for military families who have lived in multiple states, and others whose jobs have transferred them around.

He says one out of six Louisiana residents is owed money, while nationally it’s one out of seven.

Schroder says over 220 million properties totaling billions of dollars are available to search and claim on missing-money-com..

Cut 4 (09)  “…in Mississippi.”

Schroder says MissingMoney.com is ad-free, highly secure, and is the only site approved by the 49 states. Only Georgia is not participating.  He says it also charges no fees.

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There’s also Louisiana’s L-A-Cash-Claim-dot-org, which holds over one-billion dollars worth of properties waiting to be claimed.

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Louisiana ranks third for the worst roads in America according to Consumer Affairs. Their study looked at the D-plus grade Louisiana received from the American Society of Civil Engineers for its poor road conditions and pavement roughness. Deputy Editor at Consumer Affairs, Cassidy McCants,  says they also found Louisiana doesn’t spend enough money on its roads.

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Louisiana has 61,300 miles of public roads, and 46% of the major roadways are in mediocre condition according to government data analyzed by a group called TRIP. McCants says drivers are paying for Louisiana’s poor roads, because of the wear and tear on their vehicles…

Cut 7 (09) “…per driver.”

McCants says they also surveyed a few residents and one driver blames the poor road conditions on the state relying on quick fixes like “patch repairs” rather than fixes made to last. 

She says another reason for Louisiana’s poor ranking is the number of traffic fatalities…

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The new year brings about opportunities for a fresh start and for many a new job. But what if you like what you do for a living but feel it’s time to receive more compensation, UNO professor of Economics and Finance Mark Rosa says to be prepared to present your case when you ask for a raise, promotion, or both.

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Rosa says when asking for a raise be reasonable, if you make $15 an hour don’t expect the company to agree to give you $72 an hour. Or if you want to be able to work three days a week at home and no one else at the company can, don’t expect your boss to agree.

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Rosa says because many companies are having a hard time filling positions they have to be more flexible when it comes to salaries and or benefits to attract and/or retain employees.  But he warns if you give your employer an ultimatum be prepared….

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Strong to severe thunderstorms are likely for Monday in northwest and north central Louisiana. National Weather Service meteorologist Charlie Woodrum says a strong cold front will move across the region and tornadoes are possible…

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There’s also a slight risk for severe weather for northeast, central and southwest Louisiana. In mid-December, a child and mother were killed in Caddo Parish by an EF-2 tornado that struck Keithville. Woodrum says another tornado outbreak is possible today

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LSU plays Purdue today in the Citrus Bowl in Orlando as the game is set to kick-off at noon. The Tigers won the SEC West, while the Boilermakers won the Big Ten West division, but both teams will be missing several key players who helped accomplish those feats. LSU is thin at wide receiver and at defensive line, but defensive coordinator Matt House says they are embracing the challenge

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Purdue is going through a coaching change and so former Saints quarterback and Boilermaker legend Drew Brees is serving as an interim assistant coach for the Gold and Black. Brees has developed a great relationship with LSU during his time in New Orleans, but today he wants to beat the Bayou Bengals…

Cut 15 (11)  “…trying to beat em”

LSU’s starting quarterback in 2022 Jayden Daniels is playing today and he’s already announced he’ll play for the Tigers in 2023. Offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock says Daniels throwing ability has improved during his time in Baton Rouge…

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10:30 LRN Newscast

The investigation into the 2019 State Police custody death of Ronald Greene ranks as our top story of 2022. Federal prosecutors refused to pursue charges against the officers involved, but five officers were indicted earlier this month on state charges. There are questions of what Governor John Bel Edwards knew and when about the beating Greene took from officers before he died….
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The resignation of Department of Children and Family Services Secretary Marketa Garner Walters was another major story. Two Baton rouge toddlers died in a four-month span from drug overdose deaths. In both cases, DCFS received warnings. Edwards defended Walters’ before he no longer could…
Cut 11 (11) “…absolute failure.”

2022 was a big year for pro life advocates as abortion is now illegal in Louisiana except for certain medical conditions. The U-S Supreme Court overturning Roe Versus Wade led to the abortion ban in Louisiana. Kathaleen Pittman was a long-time administrator at a Shreveport abortion clinic that shut down for good in August
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State Treasurer John Schroder says there is a new website that allows you to search for unclaimed property in Louisiana and 48 other states. Schroder says over 220 million properties totaling billions of dollars are available to search and claim on missing-money-com…
cut 4 (09) “…Mississippi”
There’s also Louisiana’s L-A-Cash-Claim-dot-org, which holds over one-billion dollars worth of properties waiting to be claimed.

9:30 LRN Newscast

The Ronald Greene investigation, the DCFS scandal and a ban on most abortions are among the top stories in 2022. Marsanne Golsby has more…
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Strong to severe thunderstorms are likely for Monday in northwest and north central Louisiana on Monday. National Weather Service meteorologist Charlie Woodrum says a strong cold front will move across the region and tornadoes are possible…
cut 12 (10) “…with this event”
There’s also a slight risk for severe weather for northeast, central and southwest Louisiana on Monday.

If you plan to ring in the New Year with fireworks, State Fire Marshal’s spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says to light them at least 200 feet away from any structures and make sure they are completely extinguished before you dispose of them.
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Rodrigue says it’s never a good idea to be impaired when using fireworks or to allow children to handle them.

8:30 LRN Newscast

Louisiana’s unclaimed property program is now connected to a national database where you can check to see if you are owed money from one of 49 states. State Treasurer John Schroder says if you’ve lived in other places you can check on one secure website-Missing Money.com
Cut 3 (08) “…and check.”
Schroder says the site is especially convenient for military families and others who have lived in multiple states.

Lt Governor Billy Nungesser is hopeful 2022 tourism numbers will eclipse 2021’s numbers and perhaps top a record of 53 million visitors in 2019. It’s not just the Crescent City that’s rebounding in tourism, he says they see record-breaking numbers statewide during Mardi Gras.
Cut 4 (12) “…really proud of.”

Starting January 1st, all one-and-two family homes sold or leased in Louisiana MUST have working carbon monoxide detectors. The state health department says six people in Louisiana died from carbon monoxide poisoning after Hurricane Ida, and nine after Laura. Metairie Representative Stephanie Hilferty sponsored the bill – which passed in the spring – after her own close call with CO fumes. She says it can cause fatigue, headaches and more…:
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If you are going to celebrate the New Year with fireworks, State Fire Marshal’s Office spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says don’t handle fireworks if you are impaired and keep them away from young children.
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And have a source of water or an extinguisher nearby in case things get out of control.

7:30 LRN Sportscast

CJ McCollum set a franchise record with eleven made three-pointers last night as the Pelicans won their fifth in a row beating Philadelphia 127 to 116 in front of a sold-out Smoothie King Crowd. McCollum finished with 42 points as New Orleans improved to 23-and-12 on the season…
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The Pels go after sixth straight win tonight when they face the Memphis Grizzlies at 7 PM. New Orleans is tied with Denver for the best record in the West. Memphis is third at 21-13.

The Sugar Bowl kicks off at 11 AM today in New Orleans as fifth ranked Alabama takes on ninth ranked Kansas State. Both teams have ten wins on the season.

Sportsbooks in New Jersey are no longer taking bets on the Citrus Bowl, because Drew Brees is serving as an interim coach for the Purdue Boilermakers. Brees also has a business relationship with sportsbook Pointsbet. LSU is 14.5 point favorite to win on Monday in Orlando.

Saints running back Alvin Kamara returned to practice yesterday after missing practice on Wednesday and Thursday and will play tomorrow against the Eagles.

Today is a big of college basketball. LSU is off. But Louisiana Tech is at 10 and 3 Charlotte. The Ragin Cajuns look for their first Sun Belt win at Old Dominion. U-L-M tries to go 2 and 0 in the Sun Belt as they visit Arkansas State.

The Southland begins conference play today. Northwestern State has been the most impressive team through the non-conference and the Demons host Texas A-and-M Corpus Christi at 2:30 today. McNeese is at Lamar.

5:30 LRN Newscast Dec 30

This year had its share of big stories in Louisiana among them was the resignation of Department of Children and Family Services Secretary Marketa Garner Walters after two toddlers died in a four-month span from drug overdose deaths. In both cases, DCFS received warnings they were in danger. Governor Edwards defended Walters before he no longer could…

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And in 2022 abortion become illegal in most cases in Louisiana as a result of legislation passed that went into effect after Roe Versus Wade was overturned. Kathaleen Pittman was a long-time administrator at a Shreveport abortion.

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A 98-year-old mother from Alexandria and her 69-year-old daughter were killed in a two-vehicle crash on U-S 190 in Pointe Coupee Parish on Thursday morning. State Police Trooper Christian Reed says the victims were traveling in an S-U-V that slammed into the back of a parked tractor-trailer on the side of the road…

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The victims have been identified as 69-year-old Barbara Dobard Rigby and 98-year-old Maynette Dobard of Alexandria.

Saturday in New Orleans Alabama takes on Kansas State in the Sugar Bowl. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says he’s encouraged Crimson Tide and Wildcat fans to stay the entire weekend in New Orleans…

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For the second year in a row, the state will have a float to promote tourism to Louisiana in Monday’s Tournament of Roses parade.

4:45 LRN Sportscast

The Smoothie King Center is sold out for tonight’s Pelicans game as they host the Philadelphia 76ers. New Orleans is shooting for its fifth in a row. Zion Williamson is coming off a career-high 43 point performance in a win Wednesday over the Timberwolves. Williamson says he wants to keep winning…
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Tip-off tonight in the Blender is at 7:30.

After missing the last two practices for what was described as personal reasons, running back Alvin Kamara was a full participant in today’s practice and he’ll play Sunday against the Eagles. Philadelphia Quarterback Jalen Hurts is listed as doubtful and it’s likely Gardner Minshew will start at Q-B for a second straight week.

The ninth ranked LSU Lady Tigers tipped off SEC play last night with a 24-point victory over 24th ranked Arkansas 64-45. Coach Kim Mulkey’s team held a good Razorbacks team to 28-percent shooting from the field…
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LSU also controlled the glass as they collected 23 offensive rebounds.

In men’s hoops action…Isaiah Crawford had 20 points as Louisiana Tech topped UTSA 91-69 in Ruston last night. The Bulldogs are now 1-and-1 in Conference USA.

The Ragin Cajuns dropped their Sun Belt opener as they fell to Coastal Carolina 77-76. U-L Lafayette had a ten point lead with 4:40 left.

ULM opened Sun Belt play with a 57-53 win at Texas State. Tyreke Lacure had 12 points, eight rebounds and four assists. The Warhawks are at Arkansas State tomorrow.

4:30 LRN Newscast Dec 30

The Ronald Greene investigation, the DCFS scandal, and a ban on most abortions are among the top stories in 2022. Marsanne Golsby has more…

Cut 2 (45)  “…I’m Marsanne Golsby”

A 98-year-old mother and her 69-year-old daughter from Alexandria were killed in a two-vehicle wreck on U-S 190 in Pointe Coupee Parish on Thursday. State Police Trooper Christian Reed says their S-U-V slammed into a parked 18-wheeler on the side of the road. He calls it a tragic incident…

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The victims have been identified as 69-year-old Barbara Dobard Rigby and 98-year-old Maynette Dobard of Alexandria.

In 2021 the Louisiana Office of Tourism says 41 million people visited the Bayou State, not quite the pre-pandemic levels of 53 million in 2019. But Lt Governor Billy Nungesser is optimistic numbers this year’s numbers.

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Prior to COVID, he says the state had five years of record-breaking number years in state tourism.

3:30 LRN Newscast Dec 30

Five people, four adults, and a juvenile have been arrested following the death of an infant in Winnfield. Jeff Palermo has the troubling details…

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Two juveniles and one adult have been arrested in connection to a homicide in Vivian. The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office says on Thursday they responded to a shooting and the male juvenile victim died at the hospital. They have arrested a 17-year-old male for second-degree murder, a 16-year-old for illegal possession of a handgun, and 20-year-old Marty Whatley faces numerous charges including aggravated assault.

Lt Governor Billy Nungesser is hopeful 2022 tourism numbers will eclipse 2021’s numbers and perhaps top a record of 53 million visitors in 2019. It’s not just the Crescent City that’s rebounding in tourism, he says they’ve seen record-breaking numbers during Mardi Gras elsewhere in the state.

Cut 4 (12)  “…really proud of.” 

If you plan to ring in the New Year with fireworks, State Fire Marshal’s spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says to light them at least 200 feet away from any structures and make sure they are completely extinguished before you dispose of them.

Cut 8 (12)  “…can catch fire.“

Rodrigue says it’s never a good idea to be impaired when using fireworks or to allow children to handle them.

2:30 LRN newscast

The Ronald Greene investigation, the DCFS scandal and a ban on most abortions are among the top stories in 2022. Marsanne Golsby has more…
cut 2 (45) “….I’m Marsanne Golsby”

A new law taking effect January 1st requires carbon monoxide detectors in one or two-family homes sold or newly leased in Louisiana. Metairie Representative Stephanie Hilferty is the law’s author. She says she brought the bill after a close call with CO fumes following Hurricane Ida. She says CO detectors are simple to install and don’t cost a lot…:
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Hilferty says one can even find combination CO AND smoke detectors at almost ANY home improvement or hardware store.

Tomorrow is the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans as Alabama takes on Kansas State. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser he’s encouraged Crimson Tide and Wildcat fans to stay the entire weekend in New Orleans…
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For the second year in a row, the state will have a float to promote tourism to Louisiana in Monday’s Tournament of Roses parade.