10:30 LRN Newscast June 17

Daniel Callihan the man accused of killing Callie Brunett of Loranger and her three-year-old daughter confessed to the media. Callihan said he’s diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, and the side effects of his antidepressant are responsible for his actions.

Cut 5 (12) “…two weeks now.”

Region 8 is a reference to Mental Health Services in Mississippi.

Another wrinkle in the case is the three-hour time period it took Louisiana State Police to issue the Amber Alert for Friday. LSP says the request was missing information and therefore could not be issued. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards says he doesn’t want to get into a tit-for-tat with law enforcement partners…

Cut 12 (12) “…(x2) they could.” 

And according to ESPN, former LSU Coach Les Miles has filed a lawsuit against the school for their decision to vacate the wins while he coached claiming it cost him the chance for a College Football Hall of Fame qualification.  A news release from Miles said it’s quote “an irrational and unfair self-inflicted punishment.” The NCAA is also listed as a defendant.

The Supreme Court has struck down a ban on rapid-fire bump stocks, an attachment to a semi-automatic rifle that allows a rate of fire comparable to a machine gun.

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Mel Bridges.”

9:30 am Newscast

The man accused of killing Callie Brunett and one of her two daughters that he kidnapped from their Loranger home confessed to reporters on Friday. Brooke Thorington has the story

Cut 2 (32)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

Three Shreveport residents killed in a single vehicle crash early Sunday have been identified by the Caddo Parish Coroner’s office. 19 year old Devion Patterson, 18 year old Jamario Washington and 17 year old Zaleaia Young all died in the crash that happened just after two am yesterday.

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The Supreme Court struck down a Trump-era ban on rapid-fire bump stocks, saying bump stocks did not fit the definition of machine guns. Though this ruling undoes a ban that came after a mass shooting in Las Vegas in 2017, in which a man killed 60 and injured hundreds more using semi-automatic rifles equipped with bump stocks, Loyola New Orleans law professor Dane Ciolino says it has more to do with regulation than with guns.

Cut 9 (09)  “…device.

The ruling leaves the door open for Congress to ban bump stocks through legislation.

Congressman Garret Graves has announced he will not seek re-election. This after the 6th District he represents was modified for the upcoming race, a majority-minority district that will stretch from Baton Rouge to Shreveport. Political commentator Bernie Pinsonat says Graves he doesn’t think this means  Graves is riding off into the sunset just yet.

Cut 15 (10)  “…give up.”

8:30 am Newscast

The Man accused of killing Callie Brunett of Loranger and her three-year-old daughter admitted to the media Friday that he did it and told them he’s been on and off Lexapro after being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Daniel Callihan says he was just released from a mental hospital two weeks ago. When asked if he regrets what he did, Callihan said “I would kill me.”

Cut 6 (05) “…easiest thing for me.”
Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards said Victoria Cox has also been arrested as an accomplice to Callihan. Both are facing capital murder and sexual battery charges.

The Supreme Court has struck down a Trump-era ban on rapid-fire bump stocks, saying bump stocks did not fit the definition of machine guns. A bump stock is an attachment to a semi-automatic rifle that allows a rate of fire comparable to a machine gun. But, Loyola New Orleans law professor Dane Ciolino (see-oh-lean-oh) says a gun can be classified as a machine gun…

Cut 7 (08) “…times.”
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U.S. Representative Garret Graves says he will not seek re-election to Congress. This is after his district was re-drawn to a majority-minority district. Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

Republican Congressman Clay Higgins has landed a key committee assignment as the newest member of House Armed Services. The Lafayette congressman is Louisiana’s only member of House Armed Servies after Shreveport Congressman Mike Johnson had to give up his seat on the committee last year when he was elected as the first speaker from Louisiana. Incidentally, the House is set to pass its version of the 2025 defense spending bill on Friday.

 

7:30 am Newscast

The Supreme Court has struck down a ban on rapid-fire bump stocks, an attachment to a semi-automatic rifle that allows a rate of fire comparable to a machine gun. Mel Bridges has more.

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Mel Bridges.”

Congressman Garret Graves surprised a lot of people announcing on Friday he will not seek re-election. Political commentator Bernie Pinsonat says he was not surprised by the decision.

Cut 14 (09)  “…shot at it.”

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Daniel Callihan the man accused of killing Callie Brunett of Loranger and her three-year-old daughter Erin admitted to reporters in Mississippi that he did it…adding that he was sober, but was had been on and off of Lexapro, a medication used to treat anxiety and depression.

Cut 4 (14) “…off Lexapro.”

The FBI is has taken over the investigation into those murders now because Daniel Calihan took Erin and her sister Jalie across the state line to Mississippi when he fled. Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards says they are working with the FBI and says since investigators have spoken with Callahan, he believes they have a much stronger case against him As far as his motive in the crime…

Cut 11 (06) “…type of crime.”

06:45 LRN Sportscast

The New Orleans Saints wrapped up their three day mandatory minicamp last week and will be on break until training camp starts. Saints fans and players have gotten to see how new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak’s offense would run with quarterback Derek Carr under center. Carr says that Kubiak is pushing him to perfection.

Cut 16 (19) “… on my stuff.”

New Orleans will start their training camp at UC Irvine on July 24th.

Game 5 of the NBA Finals is tonight and the Celtics just need one more win this season to be crowned the 2024 NBA Finals champions. The series is heading back to Boston and the Celtics have been perfect at home so far in the series. If the Celtics win tonight it will be their 18th NBA Championship which is the most of any franchise.

LSU baseball is losing a lot of talented players to the transfer portal this offseason. The Tigers have lost 10 players total which includes 6 pitchers and 4 position players. LSU’s most recent departing arm is left hander Javen Coleman. Coleman joins Sam Dutton, Nic Bronzini, Cam Johnson, Micah Bucknam, and Aiden Moffett as transferring arms.

The news isn’t all bad for the Tiger bullpen as LSU Head Coach Jay Johnson has added some arms through the portal, including freshman right hander Deven Sheerin from Mount Saint Mary’s. Sheerin averaged 14 strikeouts per nine innings last season and his fastball can get up to 98 miles per hour.

The College World Series saw some great baseball on Father’s Day as Florida State eliminated Virginia 7 to 3 and Tennessee took control of the winner’s bracket, after defeating North Carolina 6 to 1. Florida State and North Carolina will now play in an elimination game at 1 o’clock tomorrow.

Today Florida and NC State will play in an elimination game starting at 1 o’clock and then Texas A&M will face Kentucky for the driver’s seat in their side of the bracket at 6 pm.

 

6:30 am Newscast

The FBI is now the lead agency investigating the murder of Callie Brunett and her three-year-old daughter Erin of Loranger. That’s because the suspect Daniel Callihan took Ein and her sister Jalie across the state line to Mississippi. Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards says they are working with the FBI and when asked if he believes Callihan could face the death penalty…

Cut 10 (09) “…get the death penalty.”
Shreveport police responded to a major crash early yesterday at the intersection of North Market Street and McDaniel Drive. That’s where they found an overturned 2005 Toyata Camry with multiple injuries and three fatalities. Three people were taken to the hospital . Officials believe the Camry was speeding when it veered off the road hit two curbs, overturned and hit a tree. Police say a stolen gun was also recovered from the scene.

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U.S. Representative Garret Graves says he will not seek re-election to Congress. Last month Graves said he would seek re-election, but didn’t know if he would campaign in his current district or seek to unseat Start Republican Rep. Julia Letlow. Political commentator Bernie Pinsonat wasn’t surprised.

Cut 13 (10)  “…did it.”

The Saints are on break until training camp after mandatory minicamp last week. Players and fans got their first looks at new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak’s new offense under quarterback Derek Carr. Carr raved about his excitement to have Kubiak in New Orleans and says he demands perfection…

Cut 16 (19) “…on my stuff.” 

3:30 am Newscast

The Man accused of killing Callie Brunett of Loranger and her three-year-old daughter admitted to the media on Friday that he did it and told them he’s been on and off Lexapro after being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Daniel Callihan says he was just released from a mental hospital two weeks ago. When asked if he regrets what he did, Callihan said “I would kill me.”

Cut 6 (05) “…easiest thing for me.”
Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards said Victoria Cox has also been arrested as an accomplice to Callihan. Theu are both facing capital murder and sexual battery charges.

The Supreme Court has struck down a Trump-era ban on rapid-fire bump stocks, saying bump stocks did not fit the definition of machine guns. A bump stock is an attachment to a semi-automatic rifle that allows a rate of fire comparable to a machine gun. But, Loyola New Orleans law professor Dane Ciolino (see-oh-lean-oh) says a gun can be classified as a machine gun…

Cut 7 (08) “…times.”
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U.S. Representative Garret Graves says he will not seek re-election to Congress. This is after his district was re-drawn to a majority-minority district. Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Sean Richardson.” 
Republican Congressman Clay Higgins has landed a key committee assignment as the newest member of House Armed Services. The Lafayette congressman is Louisiana’s only member of House Armed Services after Shreveport Congressman Mike Johnson had to give up his seat on the committee last year when he was elected as the first speaker from Louisiana. Incidentally, the House is set to pass its version of the 2025 defense spending bill on Friday.

AM LRN Newscall June 17

The Supreme Court has struck down a ban on rapid-fire bump stocks, an attachment to a semi-automatic rifle that allows a rate of fire comparable to a machine gun. Mel Bridges has more.

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Mel Bridges.”

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The man accused of killing Callie Brunett and one of her two daughters that he kidnapped from their Loranger home confessed to reporters on Friday. Brooke Thorington has more

Cut 2 (32)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

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U.S. Representative Garret Graves says he will not seek re-election to Congress. This is after his district was re-drawn to a majority-minority district. Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 3 (29) “…I’m Sean Richardson.” 

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Daniel Callihan the man accused of killing Callie Brunett of Loranger and her three-year-old daughter tells reporters he did it. In Mississippi, Friday afternoon before his transport back to Rankin County Jail he confessed and blamed his medication for his actions.

Cut 4 (14) “…off Lexapro.”

Lexapro is a medication used to treat anxiety and depression. Callihan said he’s diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and he believes it was the side effects of the drug for his actions.

Cut 5 (12) “…two weeks now.”

Lexapro is a medication used to treat anxiety and depression. Callihan said he’s diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and he believes it was the side effects of the drug for his actions.

Region 8 is a reference to Mental Health Services in Mississippi.

Friday evening Callihan also told reporters he hasn’t been able to talk to an attorney yet.

When asked if he regrets what he did, Callihan said “I would kill me.”

Cut 6 (05) “…easiest thing for me.”

 Victoria Cox has also been arrested as an accomplice to Callihan and she is facing capital murder and sexual battery charges.

Callihan is facing, capital murder, sexual battery, and armed robbery charges in Mississippi and first-degree murder in Louisiana.

Callie Brunett was found murdered in her Loranger home and her 3-year-old daughter Erin was found deceased in a wooded area in Jackson, Mississippi.

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The Supreme Court struck down a Trump-era ban on rapid-fire bump stocks, saying bump stocks did not fit the definition of machine guns. A bump stock is a device that can be attached to a semiautomatic firearm in place of a conventional gunstock, enabling it to fire bullets more rapidly comparable to a machine gun. However, Loyola New Orleans law professor Dane Ciolino (see-oh-lean-oh) says a gun can be classified as a machine gun…

Cut 7 (08) “…times.”

The Court ruled 6 to 3, along party lines, that the ATF had overstepped its boundaries when it banned bump stocks in 2018. The ruling also says that bump stocks shouldn’t be classified as machine guns since they don’t make the weapon fully automatic. In fact, Ciolino says…

Cut 8 (07) “…repeat fire.” 

Though this ruling undoes a ban that came after a mass shooting in Las Vegas in 2017, in which a man killed 60 and injured hundreds more using semi-automatic rifles equipped with bump stocks, Ciolino says it has more to do with regulation than with guns.

Cut 9 (09)  “…device.

The ruling leaves the door open for Congress to ban bump stocks through legislation.

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The FBI is now the lead agency investigating the murder of Callie Brunett and her three-year-old daughter Erin of Loranger. That’s because the suspect Daniel Callihan took Ein and her sister Jalie across the state line to Mississippi. Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards says they are working with the FBI and when asked if he believes Callihan could face the death penalty…

Cut 10 (09) “…get the death penalty.”

Edwards says since investigators have spoken with Callahan, he believes they have a much stronger case against him As far as his motive in the crime…

Cut 11 (06) “…type of crime.”

From the time the TPSO requested Louisiana State Police issue an Amber Alert until it went live, was three hours. LSP stated that the request was missing information and therefore could not be issued. Edwards says he doesn’t want to get into a tit-for-tat with law enforcement partners…

Cut 12 (12) “…(x2) they could.” 

The FBI is asking for help with the case and you can find a link to submit any information, photos, or video on our website at LouisianaRadioNetwork.com

https://tips.fbi.gov/digitalmedia/1fb7f671b923038

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U.S. Representative Garret Graves says he will not seek re-election to Congress. Last month Graves said he would seek re-election, but didn’t know if he would campaign in his current district or seek to unseat fellow Republican Rep. Julia Letlow. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat isn’t surprised.

Cut 13 (10)  “…did it.”

Graves’ current 6th District was modified for the upcoming race and will stretch from Baton Rouge to Shreveport. This change makes the district a majority-Black district.

Cut 14 (09)  “…shot at it.”

Pinsonat says Graves is still politically popular, but just not viable for a congressional seat. Pinsonat doesn’t think Graves is riding off into the sunset just yet.

Cut 15 (10)  “…give up.”

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The Saints are on break until training camp after mandatory minicamp last week. Players and fans got their first looks at new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak’s new offense under quarterback Derek Carr. Carr raved about his excitement to have Kubiak in New Orleans and says he demands perfection…

Cut 16 (19) “…on my stuff.” 

Carr says although quick, the three days in the Louisiana heat were tough. This offseason marks the second in a row Carr will have to learn a new offensive system. Carr says the coaching staff threw a lot of new material at the players, but these Saints are up for the challenge…

Cut 17 (19) “…right track.”

Carr has put in a lot of work this offseason behind closed doors to make sure the Saints improve from their nine wins a season ago. He says it’s easy to get excited and set high expectations now, but he and his team can’t get complacent…

Cut 18 (20)  “…getting better.”

New Orleans will kickoff training camp July 24 at UC Irvine.

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Cut 19 (18) “…some power.” 

Cut 20 (22) “…overcome that.”

11:30 am Newscast

The Supreme Court struck down a Trump-era ban on rapid-fire bump stocks, saying bump stocks did not fit the definition of machine guns. The Court ruled 6 to 3, along party lines, that the ATF had overstepped its boundaries when it banned bump stocks in 2018. The ruling also says that bump stocks shouldn’t be classified as machine guns since they don’t make the weapon fully automatic. In fact, Loyola New Orleans law professor Dane Ciolino says…

Cut 8 (08) “…repeat fire.” 
Law enforcement in Baton Rouge have arrested several men they say had planned to ambush and kill Baton Rouge Police Officers. BRPD Special Investigations Detectives and the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force executed arrest warrants apprehending a 25 year old Dwayne Williams, 20 year old Bryson Lumbers and 18 year old Yazavier Gaines, along with a 16 year old. Authorities say the suspects had consistently posted photos of firearms equipped with machine gun conversion devices on social media.

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The man accused of killing Callie Brunett of Loranger and her three-year-old daughter tells reporters he did it. In Mississippi, Friday afternoon, Daniel Calliban he confessed and blamed his medication for his actions.

Cut 4 (14) “…off Lexapro.”

Congressman Garret Graves has announced he will not seek re-election. This after the 6th District he represents was modified for the upcoming race, a majority-minority district that will stretch from Baton Rouge to Shreveport. Political commentator Bernie Pinsonat says Graves is just not viable for a congressional seat right now, but he doesn’t think Garret Graves is riding off into the sunset just yet.

Cut 15 (10)  “…give up.”

 

10:30 am Newscast

The Man accused of killing Callie Brunett of Loranger and her three-year-old daughter admitted to the media yesterday that he did it and told them he’s been on and off Lexapro after being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Daniel Callihan says he was just released from a mental hospital two weeks ago. When asked if he regrets what he did, Callihan said “I would kill me.”

Cut 6 (05) “…easiest thing for me.”
Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards said Victoria Cox has also been arrested as an accomplice to Callihan. Theu are both facing capital murder and sexual battery charges.

The Supreme Court has struck down a Trump-era ban on rapid-fire bump stocks, saying bump stocks did not fit the definition of machine guns. A bump stock is an attachment to a semi-automatic rifle that allows a rate of fire comparable to a machine gun. But, Loyola New Orleans law professor Dane Ciolino (see-oh-lean-oh) says a gun can be classified as a machine gun…

Cut 7 (08) “…times.”
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U.S. Representative Garret Graves says he will not seek re-election to Congress. This is after his district was re-drawn to a majority-minority district. Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Sean Richardson.” 
Republican Congressman Clay Higgins has landed a key committee assignment as the newest member of House Armed Services. The Lafayette congressman is Louisiana’s only member of House Armed Servies after Shreveport Congressman Mike Johnson had to give up his seat on the committee last year when he was elected as the first speaker from Louisiana. Incidentally, the House is set to pass its version of the 2025 defense spending bill on Friday.