Author Archives: Jeff Palermo

06.16.25
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11:30 LRN Newscast

This year’s legislative session had some big wins for small businesses.  Sean Richardson has more.

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Governor Jeff Landry is overseas. Landry along with Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois are attending the International Paris Air Show. It’s the world’s largest aerospace and aviation event. L-E-D says the trip will strengthen economic ties, attract new investment and showcase the state’s growing role in global industries.

 

Louisiana’s House Democratic caucus is reacting to the just-completed legislative session. Chairman Matthew Willard says they had some significant wins – among them is a bill they helped defeat that targeted diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

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Evangelist Jimmy Swaggart is fighting for his life after suffering a heart attack at his home yesterday. The 90-year-old from Ferriday is in intensive care at a Baton Rouge hospital. Swaggart is one of the most well-known televangelists and is the founder of Jimmy Swaggart Ministries in Baton Rouge. Spokesperson Megan Kelly says Sunday was a difficult day…

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Reverend Swaggart’s son, Pastor Donnie Swaggert, said in a statement that without a miracle, his time will be short.

06.16.25
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11:40 LRN Sportscast

The LSU Tigers will take on UCLA tonight in a winner’s bracket game at the College World Series. LSU won its first game in Omaha on Saturday, four to one. Left-hander Kade Anderson allowed one run over seven innings versus Arkansas, and tonight Anthony Eyanson will try to follow up that performance…

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UCLA enters tonight’s game with a 48-16 record after holding off Murray State on Saturday and they’ve yet to lose a game in the NCAA Tournament. First pitch is at 6 PM.

Arizona is the first team to be eliminated from the C-W-S. The Wildcats lost to Louisville eight to three. Coastal Carolina won its 25th straight game as they defeated Oregon State Six to two.

Former LSU standout and Shreveport golfer Sam Burns had a two-shot lead going to the 11th tee at the U-S Open, but had two double-bogeys on the back nine and shot a 78 to finish in a tie for seventh place. Burns led the tournament after the second and third rounds…

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J-J Spaun was the winner.

NIL deals that exceed six-hundred dollars will now go through an NIL clearinghouse operated by Deloitte. Deloitte will determine whether Name, Image and Likeness deals are fair market. It’s part of the landmark House settlement. Sports attorney Fritz Metzinger of Stone Pigman…

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06.16.25
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8:30 LRN Newscast

Monroe Republican Michael Echols believes the approval of his bill right before the close of the legislative session is the strongest crackdown on pharmacy benefit managers in the country. Echols says his legislation ensures that prescription drug rebates and discounts flow directly to the patients or their health plans, instead of pharmacy benefit managers

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Echols says this legislation will make sure that if there is a deal on your medicine, those savings will go to you.

The NFIB believes the 2025 legislative session was a good one for small businesses. NFIB state director Leah Long says they are pleased with the changes to the legal system that could lead to lower insurance costs and bills were also approved to support Louisiana’s new “One Door” workforce policy…

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A new era of college athletics will begin July 1 after the NCAA House settlement approved revenue sharing. Kace Kieschnick spoke with Stone Pigman sports attorney Fritz Metzingier.

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The LSU baseball team will play UCLA tonight in a winner’s bracket game at the College World Series. Former LSU golfer and Shreveport native Sam Burns shot an eight over par 78 yesterday and finished tied for seventh at the U-S Open. Burns had the lead at the U-S Open after the second and third rounds.

06.16.25
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7:30 LRN Newscast

Monroe Republican Michael Echols believes the approval of his bill right before the close of the legislative session is the strongest crackdown on pharmacy benefit managers in the country. Echols says his legislation ensures that prescription drug rebates and discounts flow directly to the patients or their health plans, instead of pharmacy benefit managers

Cut 8 (08) “…national level.”

Echols says this legislation will make sure that if there is a deal on your medicine, those savings will go to you.

 

The NFIB believes the 2025 legislative session was a good one for small businesses. NFIB state director Leah Long says they are pleased with the changes to the legal system that could lead to lower insurance costs and bills were also approved to support Louisiana’s new “One Door” workforce policy…

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A new era of college athletics will begin July 1 after the NCAA House settlement approved revenue sharing. Kace Kieschnick spoke with Stone Pigman sports attorney Fritz Metzingier.

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The LSU baseball team will play UCLA tonight in a winner’s bracket game at the College World Series. Former LSU golfer and Shreveport native Sam Burns shot an eight over par 78 yesterday and finished tied for seventh at the U-S Open. Burns had the lead at the U-S Open after the second and third rounds.

06.16.25
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7:30 LRN Newscast

A pharmacy benefit managers bill sought by Governor Landry did not pass, but Jeanne Burns reports he will have the chance to sign another P-B-M reform bill that did receive final legislative approval…

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A multi-agency state and federal crackdown on unauthorized vape products has resulted in ten arrests and the seizure of more than one-million dollars’ worth of illegal vape pens, pods, juices and other products. Six businesses’ permits have been suspended, three in Shreveport, two in Lafayette and one in Baton Rouge.

The NFIB says Louisiana lawmakers delivered several big wins for small businesses in the legislative session by passing several bills that will help local businesses grow. NFIB state director Leah Long says they point to the passage of four bills aimed at stopping lawsuit abuse, which should help lower insurance premiums…

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The LSU baseball team will face UCLA in a winner’s bracket game tonight in the College World Series. The Tigers defeated Arkansas four to one on Saturday, but it was a tough night for LSU first baseman Jared Jones who went 0-for-5 with five strikeouts. Following yesterday’s workout, Coach Jay Johnson worked with Jones in the batting cage. Johnson says it’s about getting ready for the next game…

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First pitch is at 6 PM.

06.16.25
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6:45 LRN Sportscast

The LSU baseball team will face UCLA in a winner’s bracket game in the College World Series. The Tigers defeated Arkansas four to one on Saturday night. The Tigers got great starting pitching from Kade Anderson. Chase Shores and Casan Evans were good out of the pen.

Chris Stanfield and Derek Curiel had RBI singles.

Tough night for LSU first baseman Jared Jones as he went 0-for-5 with five strikeouts.

Following yesterday’s workout, Coach Jay Johnson worked with Jones in the batting cage. Johnson says it’s all about getting ready for the next game…

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Arizona is the first team eliminated from the College World Series as they lost to Louisville eight to three. Coastal Carolina remains in the winner’s bracket after beating Oregon State six to two.

Former LSU golfer and Shreveport’s Sam Burns had the lead at the U-S Open after the second and third rounds, but had a rough round yesterday shooting eight-over par to finish tied for seventh in the tournament at four over par. Burns had two double-bogeys on the back nine, including on the 15th hole, when his tee shot landed in highly saturated water in the fairway. He tried to get relief from the rules officials from the temporary standing water, but they said no. Afterwards, Burns said it was a tough break.

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J-J Spaun was your winner.

NIL deals that exceed six-hundred dollars will now go through a NIL clearinghouse operated by Deloitte. Deloitte will determine whether Name, Image and Likeness deal is fair market. It’s part of the landmark House settlement. Sports attorney Fritz Metzinger of Stone Pigman…

Cut 15 (13) “…N-I-L payments.

06.16.25
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6:30 LRN Newscast

Governor Landry could call a special session so lawmakers can approve legislation to prohibit pharmacy benefit managers from owning drug stores. Landry says it would lower prescription drug costs. But Monroe Representative Michael Echols believes his PBM Reform bill approved on the final day of the session will lower drug costs over time…

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Echols says his legislation ensures that prescription drug rebates and discounts flow directly to the patients or their health plans, instead of pharmacy benefit managers.

Small businesses are optimistic that the legal reforms approved in the regular session aimed at limiting damage awards will result in a decrease in commercial auto insurance rates. NFIB state director LeaH Long…

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The LSU Tigers will take on UCLA tonight in a winner’s bracket game at the College World Series. LSU won its first game in Omaha on Saturday, four to one versus Arkansas. Left-hander Kade Anderson allowed one run over seven innings, and tonight Anthony Eyanson will try to follow up that performance…

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UCLA is a good offensive team and they have one of top hitters in college baseball, sophomore Roch Cholowsky (chuh-LAU-skee). First pitch is at 6.

The NCAA House settlement will bring revenue sharing in college athletics, meaning players will be played directly by the university for the first time. Sports attorney Fritz Metzinger of Stone Pigman says thousands of former athletes will also receive compensation…

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06.14.25
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07:30 LRN Sportscast

I’m Jeanne Burns, and this Louisiana Radio Network sportscast is brought to you by the Louisiana Department of Health. When gambling is more than a game, no one wins…

Tonight, LSU and Arkansas in the opening round of the College World Series. These two teams met in the regular season and the Tigers took two of three from the Razorbacks at Alex Box Stadium. Arkansas will send its ace to the mound tonight as left-hander Zach Root will get the start. Root limited LSU to two runs over six innings back on May 9th. Coach Jay Johnson says Root is one of the best in the country…

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LSU will counter with Kade Anderson. Anderson is second in the nation in strikeouts with 163 and he’s looking for his 11th win. First pitch is at 6 PM.

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At the College World Series yesterday, Coastal Carolina won its 24th straight game, beating Arizona seven to four. Coastal scored three runs in the eighth inning to move into the winner’s bracket.

Louisville scored two runs in the ninth inning to tie Oregon State last night, but the Beavers scored in the bottom of the ninth to move into the winner’s bracket.

Today at 1 PM, Murray State will face UCLA.

After two rounds at the US Open, former LSU golfer and Shreveport native Sam Burns has the lead at three-under par. The 28-year-old Burns shot a five-under, 67 yesterday, as he made six birdies and just one bogey to grab a one-stroke lead over fellow American J-J Spaun. Burns has won five times on the PGA Tour, but he’s never won a major.

 

The Saints signed a veteran running back. Cam Akers has agreed to a one-year deal with the Black and Gold. Akers has just over two-thousand yards rushing and 13 touchdowns in five NFL seasons.

06.13.25
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5:30 LRN Newscast

The regular session ended Thursday, but could we see a special session soon. Governor Landry may call lawmakers back to the capitol after they failed to pass a bill that he says would lower prescription drug costs by prohibiting companies from owning both pharmacy benefit managers and drugstores.

However, Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says lawmakers are ready for a break from the state capitol…

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CVS sent text message to its customers telling them to contact their local legislator and vote against the legislation. Attorney General Liz Murrill says C-V-S may have violated Louisiana law by misusing customer information, which is why P-B-M reform is needed…

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Manslaughter charges have been dismissed against Andrew Camp who was accused of fatally shooting his 51-year-old father Chad Camp at their home in 2023. Legal Analyst Franz Borghardt says it’s a very complicated case involving child endangerment by Jessica Shea

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Andrew was 17-years-old at the time of the shooting. Shea allegedly gave Andrew alcohol that night, with toxicology reports showing he was nearly unconscious from intoxication.

LSU fans are gearing up for Saturday night’s big matchup between LSU and Arkansas in the opening round of the College World Series. Looking for an X factor? Tiger Rag Executive Editor Todd Horne says Stevan Milam needs to keep swinging a hot bat…

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LSU-Arkansas game starts at 6 PM.

06.13.25
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LRN PM Newscall June 13

Winn Parish District Attorney Chris Nevils has dropped the manslaughter charge against Andrew Camp who is accused of fatally shooting his father  Chad Camp in 2023.  Sean Richardson has more.

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A bill that supporters said would lower prescription drug prices caused quite a stir during the final couple days of the legislative session. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A state judge has dismissed a manslaughter charge against Andrew Camp who was accused of fatally shooting his 51-year-old father Chad Camp at their home in 2023. Andrew Camp was 17-years-old at the time of the shooting. Legal Analyst Franz Borghardt says Winn Parish District Attorney Chris Nevils cited the ethical obligation not to prosecute cases lacking evidence beyond a reasonable doubt.…

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Borghardt says charges remain against Jessica Shea, arrested for obstruction of justice and contributing to juvenile delinquency. Shea allegedly gave Andrew alcohol that night, with toxicology reports showing he was nearly unconscious from intoxication.

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Borghardt says it’s a very complicated case involving child endangerment by Shea, but charges against Andrew have been dropped.

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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued a cease-and-desist letter to CVS over text messages the drug-store chain company sent to customers about House Bill 358, which would ban pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from owning pharmacies in the state.  Murrill says people didn’t sign up for this…

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CVS Health, a major PBM, warned in the texts that the bill could force over 100 CVS locations in Louisiana to close, potentially increasing medication costs and causing job losses. Murrill accused CVS of sending unsolicited, politically motivated messages using sensitive personal data, calling the texts deceptive and inaccurate.

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Murrill argued the company violated Louisiana law by misusing customer information for lobbying. The House passed HB 358 on Wednesday, sparking controversy.

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LSU fans are gearing up for Saturday night’s big matchup between LSU and Arkansas in the opening round of the College World Series. The winner will have an excellent shot at making the championship series. Tiger Rag Executive Editor Todd Horne says LSU beating Arkansas and getting to the championship series…

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ESPN college baseball analyst Kyle Peterson says LSU is one of the favorites because they have two of the best starting pitches in the C-W-S and they have quality relievers coming out of the bullpen…

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LSU has scored 61 runs in six NCAA Tournament games. Shortstop Stevan Milam has driven in 11 runs over the last four games and Horne says Milam needs to keep swinging a hot bat…

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LSU-Arkansas game starts at 6 PM.

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The 2025 legislative session ended with drama over a pharmacy benefits managers bill and Governor Landry threatening a special session. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says PBMs are the middlemen who manage pharmacy benefits…

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The bill prohibits companies from owning both pharmacy benefits managers and pharmacies. It died in the Senate after it was approved by the House on Wednesday. Landry says the legislation will lower prescription drugs and plans to call a special session so the bill can be approved this year. Pinsonat doesn’t see a special session happening…

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Despite a social media push from Governor Landry and President Trump, Senate President Cameron Henry says the Senate didn’t feel the need to act on the pharmacy benefits manager bill, because it would not take effect until 2027. Landry is talking about a special session this year, but Pinsonat says lawmakers are ready for a break from the state capitol…

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