11:40 LRN Sportscast April 2nd

LSU baseball begins a three game series against Alabama tonight. The series will NOT be played in Tuscaloosa, because of ongoing renovations with Alabama’s ball park. So the games will be played just outside of Birmingham at the same ball park where the SEC Tournament is held. Mainieri says his teams have won five SEC Tournament titles at the Hoover Met….
cut 17 (15) “….big hits”
Because of the Easter holiday, weekend series in the Southland will get underway today. Southeastern Louisiana and Northwestern State are the top two teams in the league and they will face off in Hammond. McNeese State hosts UNO, while Nicholls hosts Incarnate Word.

And the NCAA says home runs are up 39-percent over last year thanks to the new flat-seamed baseballs.

The Pelicans won last night and the Thunder lost, so New Orleans is just 1.5 games back of Oklahoma City for the final playoff spot in the Western. New Orleans beat the Lakers 113 to 92 as Anthony Davis had 20 points, seven rebounds and six assists. New Orleans is at Sacramento tomorrow night, while O-K-C visits Memphis.

U-L-M’s season ended last night as they fell to Loyola of Chicago 63 to 62. The Ramblers won the best of three series in the C-B-I two games to none. The Warhawks were led by Majok Deng who had 17 points, while Tylor Ongwae had 15 points in his final game in a Warhawks uniform.

In last night’s McDonald’s All American game….Antonio Blakeney, who is committed to play at LSU, scored 14 points, while LSU signee Ben Simmons had seven points and ten rebounds.

Two games on Louisiana Tech’s football schedule have been moved for national television. The Bulldogs game against Western Kentucky is now Thursday September 10th. And Tech’s game at Rice has been moved to Friday, October 30th.

11:30 Newscast, April 2nd 2015

US Senator David Vitter has picked up the endorsement of fellow Republican Lafayette Congressman Charles Boustany in this year’s governor’s race. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says being endorsed by a sitting congressman is a good thing…:
CUT 3 (05) “means something”
Vitter is one of three Republicans eyeing the state’s highest elected office.

State Police say they’ve arrested a guard at a mental facility in East Feliciana Parish on charges related to the escape of an inmate who was being held on murder charges and remains at large. Spokeswoman Melissa Matey says they interviewed several employees at the Eastern Louisiana Mental Health Hospital where prisoner Lorenza Conner was being held..:
CUT 6 (07) “helped Conner escape”
Webb is charged with Malfeasance in Office. Matey says Conner got out of a DHH transport vehicle in Orleans Parish and there is currently a $3500 reward being offered for his capture.

Opelousas Senator Elbert Guillory wants Louisiana residents to vote on whether an unborn child should have legal rights at the moment of conception. Scott Carwile has the story…:
CUT 3 (26) “reporting”

The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s office says they’ve arrested a man on domestic violence charges after his wife reported she was headbutted by her husband. They say the victim told cops Jason Edward Banks of West Monroe was drunk when he got mad at her over money then shoved her down, pulled her up by the air and headbutted her. He was arrested without incident.

 

10:30 Newscast, April 2nd, 2015

The legislative session starts Monday after next and Opelousas Senator Elbert Guillory plans to bring up a constitutional amendment which he says would give unborn children the same legal rights as all other people..:
CUT 13 (11) “is pro life”
Guillory says it would also make abortions automatically illegal if Row vs. Wade is ever overturned.

The Louisiana SPCA is encouraging people to think before you buy bunnies and chicks as Easter presents. Spokeswoman Destinie Hammond they are cute when they are babies…:
CUT 9 (09) “they come here”
Hammond says rabbits can live 10-15 years and require as much care as a dog or a cat.

The Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested an Avoyelles Parish corrections officer in connection with the escape of a female inmate last week. Eric Gill reports…:
CUT 1 (29) “reporting”

State Police say they’ve arrested a guard at a mental facility in East Feliciana Parish on charges related to the escape of an inmate who was reportedly being held on murder charges and remains at large. They say the guard, 37-year-old Antonio Webb is booked with Malfeasance in Office. Cops are still looking for Lorenza Conner who should be considered armed and dangerous.

 

09:30 Newscast April 2, 2015

Opelousas Senator Elbert Guillory files a constitutional amendment that would let voters decide if life begins at conception. The legislation is referred to as “personhood” and although similar proposals have failed to pass in other states, Guillory likes his chances in Louisiana….

cut 15 (07) “pro life”

Guillory’s proposed change to the constitution would give unborn children the same legal rights that all other people enjoy.

An Alexandria man is behind bars on felony stalking charges after allegedly continuously harassing a female victim. Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesman Lt. Tommy Carnline says because 47-year-old Christopher Charles Lammons’ charges are domestic in nature, a new law that went into affect last year mandates that he stay in jail without bond under “Gwen’s Law”…:

cut 12 (05) “just cause”

Baton Rouge Police say a pregnant woman is in the hospital after being struck by a vehicle during a domestic dispute. Authorities say the suspect was involved in an argument with her ex-boyfriend and his pregnant girlfriend. At some point, they say the suspect returned to her vehicle and ran over the pregnant woman. The victim was rushed to a local hospital with moderate injuries. The condition of the baby is unknown. No arrests have been made at this time.

The Louisiana SPCA is encouraging people to celebrate Easter responsibly and think before you buy live bunnies and chicks as pets. Michelle Southern reports…:

cut 2 (26) “reporting”

08:30 Newscast April 2, 2015

Opelousas Senator Elbert Guillory wants Louisiana residents to vote on whether an unborn child should have legal rights at the moment of conception. Scott Carwile has the story…

cut 3 (26) “reporting”

The Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office has taken an 18-year-old man into custody on drug charges. When officers responded to a call of a suspicious person at a convenience store, they found Caleb Williams of Bentley. Williams was found to have a bag of crystal methamphetamine on his person along with a hand written note that listed 11 steps for selling drugs. Williams is charged with possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute.

The Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested an Avoyelles Parish Correctional Center officer in connection with the escape of a female inmate last week. Sheriff’s office spokesman Robert Martin says 47-year-old Michelle George reported that Felicia Daigle escaped during transport, but George actually let Daigle exit the vehicle to buy drugs. Martin says it’s shocking that a corrections officer would do this, but hopefully some good will come out of it…

cut 6 (10) “above reproach”

George faces multiple charges including assisting escape.

The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s office says 47-year-old Christopher Charles Lammons of Alexandria is behind bars on felony stalking charges after allegedly continuously harassing a female victim. Lt. Tommy Carnline says a warrant was obtained for Lammons’ arrest as well as a search warrant for his residence for additional evidence…

cut 11 (08) “to our victim”

Carnline says “Gwen’s Law” mandates that Lammons stay in jail without bond.

07:30 Newscast April 2, 2015

An Avoyelles Parish Correctional Center officer has been arrested in connection with the escape of a female inmate last week in Assumption parish. Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesman Robert Martin says 47-year-old Michelle George allowed Felicia Daigle to exit the vehicle so she could go and buy drugs. When Daigle didn’t return, he says George then met a third party at a gas station and came up with the story that Daigle escaped…

cut 5 (08) “has escaped”

George is charged with assisting escape, obstruction of justice, and malfeasance in office.

A constitutional amendment filed by Opelousas Senator Elbert Guillory would let voters decide if life begins at conception. Guillory says this constitutional amendment would not make abortions illegal in Louisiana, but it lets the world know that Louisiana is a pro life state

cut 14 (10) ” beyond that”

Guillory says the constitutional amendment will also make abortions automatically illegal, if Roe versus Wade is overturned.

The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s office says a man is behind bars on felony stalking charges after allegedly continuously harassing a female victim. Lt. Tommy Carnline says the woman told cops that 47-year-old Christopher Charles Lammons of Alexandria would not leave her alone…

cut 10 (09) “had given”

Carnline says because Lammons’ charges are domestic in nature, a new law that went into affect last year mandates that he stay in jail without bond under “Gwen’s Law”.

The Louisiana SPCA is asking people to be responsible this Easter and think before you buy live bunnies and chicks as pets. Spokeswoman Destinie Hammond says while rabbits can make great companion animals, they encourage people to thoroughly research the care of these creatures before making a casual decision to bring one home…

cut 8 (07) “things like that”

She says hundreds of rabbits are turned in to local shelters or released into the wild shortly after the Easter holiday.

06:45 Sportscast April 2, 2015

The LSU baseball team begins a three-game series tonight against Alabama. Sophomore left-hander Jared Poche will get the start on the mound for the Tigers, and Coach Paul Mainieri has all the confidence in the world in Poche…

cut 16 (16) “good start”

The series will not be played in Tuscaloosa, because of ongoing renovations with Alabama’s ball park. So the games will be played just outside of Birmingham at the same ball park where the SEC Tournament is held.

In Ruston, Louisiana Tech edged ULM 3-2. The Warhawks jumped out to a 2-0 lead but Tech rallied with two runs in the fifth and got the game winner in the sixth. Laetten Galbraith picks up the win in relief for the Bulldogs, while the loss goes to ULM’s Cole Hendrix. This was the first time Tech and ULM faced each other on the diamond in seven years.

It was tight throughout, but in the end Loyola of Chicago claimed the College Basketball Invitational championship with a 63-62 win over ULM last night in Monroe. The Ramblers take the title by winning the first two games of the best of three series. The Warhawks finish the season with a 24-14 record.

The Pelicans have won three in a row after stuffing the Lakers last night 113-92. Six Pelicans scored in double figures with Anthony Davis’ 20 leading the way. The Pels west coast road trip continues Friday when they face the Sacramento Kings.

The Pelicans win coupled with Oklahoma City’s 135-131 loss to Dallas means the Pels are now just a game and a half out of a playoff spot in the Western Conference.

The Saints announced that they’ve agreed to a one-year contract with veteran right guard Jahri Evans. The extension likely provides the team with more salary cap relief for the upcoming season and keeps Evans under contract through the 2017 season. The Black and Gold also announced the signing of cornerback Kyle Wilson to a one-year contract. Wilson was drafted in the first round by the Jets in 2010, but was a considered a disappointment in New York.

06:30 Newscast April 2, 2015

Opelousas Senator Elbert Guillory files a constitutional amendment that would let voters decide if life begins at conception. Guillory’s proposed change to the constitution would give unborn children the same legal rights that all other people enjoy…

cut 13 (11) “is pro life”

He says this constitutional amendment would not make aboritions illegal in Louisiana.

The Louisiana SPCA is encouraging folks to celebrate Easter responsibly and think before you buy live bunnies and chicks as pets. Spokeswoman Destinie Hammond says hundreds of rabbits are turned in to local shelters or released into the wild shortly after Easter…

cut 7 (07) “might adopt”

Hammond says when it comes to Easter bunnies, they encourage you to go chocolate.

The Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested an Avoyelles Parish Correctional Center officer in connection with the escape of a female inmate last week. Sheriff’s office spokesman Robert Martin says 47-year-old Michelle George reported that Felicia Daigle escaped while being transported from Assumption to Avoyelles parish. He says their investigation found that George actually stopped the vehicle in Paintcourville…

cut 4 (07) “to buy drugs”

Martin says George then met a third party at a gas station and came up with the story that Daigle escaped. George is charged with assisting escape, obstruction of justice, and malfeasance in office.

AM Newscall, April 2nd 2015

The Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested an Avoyelles Parish corrections officer in connection with the escape of a female inmate last week. Eric Gill reports…

CUT 1 (29) “reporting”

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The Louisiana SPCA is encouraging folks to celebrate Easter responsibly and think before you buy live bunnies and chicks as pets. Michelle Southern reports…:

Cut 2 (26) “reporting”

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Opelousas Senator Elbert Guillory wants Louisiana residents to vote on whether an unborn child should have legal rights at the moment of conception. Scott Carwile has the story…

Cut 3 (26) “reporting”

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The Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested an Avoyelles Parish Correctional Center officer in connection with the escape of a female inmate last week. Sheriff’s office spokesman Robert Martin says 47-year-old Michelle George reported that Felicia Daigle escaped while being transported from Assumption to Avoylles parish. He says their investigation found that George actually stopped the vehicle in Paintcourville…

cut 4  (07)  “to buy drugs”

He says George allowed Daigle to exit the vehicle so she could go and buy drugs. When Daigle didn’t return, George sent another inmate to find her. That inmate returned unable to find Daigle. Martin says George then met a third party at a gas station and came up with the story that Daigle escaped…

Cut 5  (08)  “has escaped”

Daigle was found hiding at her home in Labadieville and now faces an additional charge of simple escape. George is charged with assisting escape, obstruction of justice, and malfeasance in office. Martin says it’s shocking that a corrections officer would do this, but hopefully some good will come out of it…

Cut 6 (10)  “above reproach”

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The Louisiana SPCA is encouraging folks to celebrate Easter responsibly and think before you buy live bunnies and chicks as pets. Spokeswoman Destinie (Destiny) Hammond says hundreds of rabbits are turned in to local shelters or released into the wild shortly after the Easter holiday…:

CUT 7 (07)  “might adopt”

Hammond says when it comes to Easter bunnies, they encourage you to go chocolate. She says while rabbits can make a great companion animals, they encourage people to thoroughly research the care of these fragile creatures before making a casual decision to bring one home…:

Cut 8  (07)  “things like that” 

Hammond says rabbits can live 10-15 years and require as much care as a dog or a cat. She says they want to discourage impulse purchases of cute little bunnies and chicks…:

Cut 9 (09)  “they come here”

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The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s office says a man is behind bars on felony stalking charges after allegedly continuously harassing a female victim. Lt. Tommy Carnline says the woman told cops that 47-year-old Christopher Charles LAmmons of Alexandria would not leave her alone…:

Cut 10 (09) “had given”

Carnline says a warrant was obtained for Lammons’ arrest as well as a search warrant for his residence for additional evidence…:

cut 11 (08) “to our victim”

Carnline says because Lammons’ charges are domestic in nature, a new law that went into affect last year mandates that he stay in jail without bond under “Gwen’s Law”…:

cut 12 (05)  “just cause”

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Opelousas Senator Elbert Guillory files a constitutional amendment that would let voters decide if life begins at conception. Guillory’s proposed change to the constitution would give unborn children the same legal rights that all other people enjoy….

Cut 13 (11)  “is pro life”

Guillory says this constitutional amendment would not make abortions illegal in Louisiana, but it lets the world know that Louisiana is a pro life state

Cut 14 (10) ”  beyond that”

Guillory says the constitutional amendment will also make abortions automatically illegal, if Roe versus Wade is overturned. The legislation is referred to as “personhood” but similar proposals have failed to pass in other states. But Guillory likes his chances in Louisiana….

Cut 15  (07)  “pro life”

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The LSU baseball team begins a three-game series tonight against Alabama. Sophomore left-hander Jared Poche will get the start on the mound for the Tigers, and Coach Paul Mainieri has all the confidence in the world in Poche…

Cut 16  (16)  “good start”

The series will NOT be played in Tuscaloosa, because of ongoing renovations with Alabama’s ball park. So the games will be played just outside of Birmingham at the same ball park where the SEC Tournament is held. Mainieri says his teams have won five SEC Tournament titles at the Hoover Met….

Cut 17 (15)  “big hits”

LSU blew a couple of late leads in dropping its series with Kentucky this past weekend. But Mainieri says he still has faith in his bullpen and he’s seen arms emerge as the season has gone on….

Cut 18 (13) ” count on’

 

LRN Newscast 17:30 April 1, 2015

Higher education leaders are rallying behind a bill that attempts to keep the cost of the TOPS scholarship program from escalating out of control….
cut 4 (29) “…reporting”

The New Orleans Police Department says they’ve arrested a suspect in the killing of a Dominos pizza delivery driver. They say 24-year-old Michael Portis is believed to be responsible for the fatal shooting of 36-year-old Michael Price who was a married father of three. New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu…:
CUT 12 (06) “gonna convict you”
There was a $15,000 reward being offered in the case and cops say it was multiple tips to Crimestoppers which help lead detectives to Portis.

A former Elton High School teacher and basketball coach has pleaded guilty to having inappropriate sexual relationships with students. 35-year-old Justin Fruge (froo-JHAY’) pleaded guilty to one count of felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile. Jeff Davis Parish District Attorney Michael Cassidy says Fruge faces up to ten years in prison…:
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Sentencing is scheduled for July 20.

Governor Bobby Jindal is sending a couple of his staffers to Iowa to possibly begin working on a presidential campaign. La-politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says Jindal is considered a longshot to get the republican nomination, but a run at the White House could set himself up for something else…
cut 5 (08) “…their future”
The governor is expected to announce after the legislative session his intentions.