Author Archives: Jeff Palermo

10.31.19
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4:45 LRN Sportscast

The Pelicans hope to break into the win column tonight when they host the Denver Nuggets at 8:30 Pm at the Smoothie King Center. New Orleans has not had Jrue Holiday the last two games because of a sprained left knee. The Pels need a healthy Holiday to beat the Nuggets, who are 3-and-1 on the season.

The big story in the NBA is the broken hand suffered by Warriors star Steph Curry. He’s expected to miss several weeks and since Golden State is already without Klay Thompson, the five-time defending Western Conference Champions will likely miss the playoffs.

Saints fans will be rooting for the Arizona Cardinals tonight, who host the undefeated San Francisco 49ers. If San Fran loses, then the Black and Gold will be tied with the 49ers and Packers for the top record in the NFC.

No championship parade for the Astros as the Nationals beat Houston six to two last night to win the World Series in seven games. Former LSU star Will Harris allowed the two-run homer that allowed the Nats to take the lead for good.

ULM will look to snap a nine-game losing streak to Arkansas State when the Warhawks host the Red Wolves on Saturday night for homecoming. On offense, A-S-U is led by Omar Bayless, who has 60 catches in eight games. Warhawks Coach Matt Viator says their receivers are impressive…
cut 19 (12) “…really incredible”

In the Southland Conference, Northwestern State will seek its first win in Lake Charles since 1988 when the two schools meet in southwest Louisiana at 4 PM. The 5-and-4 Cowboys still have a chance at making the F-C-S playoffs if they win their final three games. The Demons won their first game of the season last week and they beat McNeese in double overtime in Natchitoches last year.

Also this Saturday, Southeastern Louisiana hosts Stephen F Austin, while Nicholls travels to U-I-W, who is coming off that upset loss to Northwestern State.

10.31.19
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LRN PM Newscall October 31

A new poll of likely voters has Governor Edwards barely inching over the 50 percent mark, with GOP challenger Eddie Rispone right on his heels at 47 percent. Matt Doyle has more…

Cut 1 (30) “…Matt Doyle”

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Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards and his Republican challenger Eddie Rispone have completely different views on how well the state’s economy is performing. Jeff Palermo has more…

cut  2 (27) “…I’m Jeff Palermo”   

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A cold front has passed through and Canadian air has dramaticly dropped temperatures compared to yesterday.  State Climatologist Barry Keim says this is the beginning of a cold stretch of days.

Cut 3 (09)   “…next few days.” 

Keim says by tomorrow morning, we are likely to see a light freeze across the northern parishes.

Cut 4 (09) “…the coastal zone.”

Keim says those cold temps may inspire trick-or-treaters to have an extra layer under the costume tonight.

Cut 5 (11) “…a little bit.”

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Last night’s gubernatorial debate saw fireworks between Governor John Bel Edwards and GOP challenger Eddie Rispone.  Edwards fired back as Rispone said dangerous convicts were set free as a result of criminal justice reform.

Cut 6 (12) “…and fear mongering.”

Rispone says criminal justice reform was a letdown for law enforcement and crime victims.

Cut 7 (13) “…that I’ve done.”

Rispone owns Baton Rouge-based ISC Constructors and has touted a history of job creation throughout the campaign.  Governor Edwards questioned who exactly the company was hiring.

Cut 8 (12) “…misleading folks.”

Moderators were having trouble keeping the train on the tracks as the two kept unleashing attacks about job creation.

Cut 9 (12)  “…thank you both.”

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A My People Vote poll gives Governor Edwards just over 50 percent support, while Eddie Rispone is right behind him at 47 percent.

The margin of error is 3.6 percent, and political analyst Ed Chervenak says the results show a nearly dead-even race heading into the final two weeks…

Cut 10 (09) “slightly.”

The other poll Chervenak mentioned, by JMC Analytics, puts the race at 48 percent to 46 percent in favor of Edwards.

There’s no real gender gap to speak of between the two candidates and Chervenak says there’s next to no partisan drift either…

Cut 11 (11) “Republicans”

Only three percent of likely voters surveyed were still undecided. Chervenak says that means the race is going to come down to who can inspire their voters to show up on November 16th.

Cut 12 (09) “…victorious” 

The survey polled likely voters, who Chervenak says are more likely to have made up their mind than the average registered voter.

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President Trump will be in Monroe Wednesday, November sixth to support GOP gubernatorial candidate Eddie Rispone. The rally will begin at 7 PM at the Monroe Civic Center. ULM Poli Sci Professor Joshua Stockley says the President’s visit falls during the middle of early voting

Cut 13 (08) “…Rispone”

Recent independent polls show Edwards closing in on 50 percent. Stockley says if Rispone wants to win, he needs to sure up disillusioned Ralph Abraham voters. A Presidential rally could do just that.

Cut 14 (13) “…show up.”

Monroe is in the 5th Congressional district, which is represented by Congressman Ralph Abraham. Abraham will be in attendance.

Stockley does not expect attendance to be as high as the President’s previous rally in Lake Charles, but…

Cut 15 (08) “…turnout.”

The Commander in Chief holds an approval rating in the low 50s statewide according to recent polls.

10.31.19
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2:30 LRN Newscast October 31

President Trump will back in the Bayou State next week for a rally in Monroe for Eddie Rispone. The rally will begin at 7 PM at the Monroe Civic Center. Mr. Trump held a rally in Lake Charles on the eve of the October 12th primary. ULM Poli Sci Professor Joshua Stockley says the President’s visit this time falls during the middle of early voting…
Cut 13 (08) “…Rispone”
Republican Congressman Ralph Abraham announced that the President is coming to Monroe with a tweet posted earlier today.

A strong cold front has brought us a chilly Halloween and State Climatologist Barry Keim says if you set the thermostat for the heat to come on, it likely will tomorrow morning…
cut 4 (09) “…coastal zone”
The northern half of the state is under a freeze warning.

A new poll of likely voters has Governor Edwards barely inching over the 50 percent mark, with GOP challenger Eddie Rispone right on his heels at 47 percent. Matt Doyle has more…
Cut 1 (30) “…Matt Doyle”

Edwards and Rispone were involved in a memorable debate last night. The two were constantly talking over each other…
cut 9 (12) “…thank you both”

10.31.19
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1:30 LRN Newscast October 31

Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards and his Republican challenger Eddie Rispone have completely different views on how well the state’s economy is performing. Jeff Palermo has more…
cut 2 (27) “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

In an independent poll of over 700 Louisiana voters taken on Monday, Governor Edwards has a slim edge over Republican challenger Eddie Rispone, 50-to-47 percent. Only three percent are undecided and New Orleans pollster Ed Chervenak conducted the survey….
cut 12 (09) “…victorious”

A cold front has passed through and Canadian air has dramatically dropped temperatures compared to yesterday. State Climatologist Barry Keim says this is the beginning of a cold stretch of days.
Cut 3 (09) “…next few days.”
The northern half of the state is under a free warning tomorrow morning, while a frost advisory has been issued for southwest Louisiana, so protect your outside plants.

State Police is advising families that children should only trick or treat in familiar neighborhoods with well-lit streets tonight. Trooper Taylor Scrantz says parents can find accurate information regarding the presence of sex offenders and predators in their neighborhoods…
cut 15 (10) “…,org”
Scrantz says if you find out a sex offender is attending a costume party or giving out candy where children are present, notify local law enforcement.

10.31.19
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11:40 LRN Sportscast October 31

It’s a somber day for Astros fans who saw their team fail to win a home game in the World Series, including the decisive seventh game which was won by the Washington Nationals six to two. Former LSU Tiger and Houston third baseman Alex Bregman says all they can do now is try to make another run at it next season…
cut 30 (18) “…back for 2020”
Bregman will find out November 14th whether he’s the American League MVP.

LSU Quarterback Joe Burrow has been named a semifinalist for the Maxwell Award, which goes to the Collegiate Player of the Year. And LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Junior is the semifinalist for the Bednarik Award which goes to the best defensive player in college football. Stingley is the only freshman on that list.

The Pelicans will shoot for its first win of the season tonight when they host the Denver Nuggets at 8:30 PM inside the Smoothie King Center. Denver is 3-and-1 and coming off a home loss to Dallas. The Pels are coming off a loss to Golden State. Guard Jrue Holiday and center Derrick Favors didn’t play in that game, because of injuries. Coach Alvin Gentry says their status for tonight will be decided at game time.

ULM will host Arkansas State for homecoming on Saturday. Warhawks Coach Matt Viator says it’s a big game for his team, who is fighting to win the Sun Belt Western’s division…
cut 18 (18) “….west side’
Kick-off is at 2:30. At 4 PM, the Ragin Cajuns will host Texas State in another Sun Belt Western Division battle.

10.31.19
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LRN Newscast 9:30 LRN Newscast

Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards and his Republican challenger Eddie Rispone went after each other last night in the only debate before the November 16th election. Rispone says the state’s economy has been horrible with Edwards as governor…
cut 28 (05) “…50th”
But Edwards says employment numbers from the Trump administration shows Louisiana’s economy is outpacing the south…
cut 29 (06) “….repeatedly”
Early voting begins Saturday.

Families will need to bundle up for trick or treating tonight. Aaron Davis with the National Weather Service says temperatures will be in the mid 40s in north Louisiana and low 50s in south Louisiana during trick or treat times and it will also be windy…
cut 12 (06) “…as well”

Matt Doyle spoke with State Police about how to make sure your kids stay safe during tonight’s chilly trick-or-treating…
Cut 3 (29) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

And nutritionist Althea Zanecosky recommends filling your child up with chocolate milk before they go trick or treating. Zanecosky says chocolate milk is better for you than eating a bunch of candy bars…
cut 5 (11) “….chocolate”

10.31.19
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8:30 LRN Newscast October 31

The only debate before the November 16th election was a spirited one last night. Right out of the gate, there was a heated discussion between Governor John Bel Edwards and Eddie Rispone on Medicaid expansion. Rispone previously proposed freezing enrollment in an effort to tackle some of the program’s issues…
cut 7 (10) “….dollars and cents”
Governor Edwards says a freeze to enrollment would result in 300,000 people losing healthcare.
cut 8 (10) “…an actual repeal”
The night also saw the two argue over criminal justice reform, job creation, infrastructure, and taxes. And Edwards attacked Rispone’s lack of interest in holding any other debates, while Rispone says he’s busy campaigning around the state.

It will be a chilly night for trick-or-treating. National Weather Service Shreveport Meteorologist Aaron Davis says temperatures tonight will be about 20 degrees colder than what we’ve been used to over the past week.
Cut 11 (09) “time.”
And we are looking at a cold Friday morning. The northern half of the state is under a freeze warning tomorrow morning from 3 AM to 9 AM and a frost advisory is in effect from midnight until 8 AM.

State Police is providing families with some tips to keep your kids safe for trick-or-treating. Trooper Taylor Scrantz says kids should wear wristbands with your cellphone number just in case they get lost and make sure they are visible to drivers…
Cut 14 (11) “…location”
And Scrantz says motorists should use caution and drive slowly through residential areas and intersections leading to neighborhoods.

10.31.19
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7:30 LRN Newscast October 31

It was a feisty debate between Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards and Republican challenger Eddie Rispone. Rispone told viewers last night his background as a businessman would lead to more jobs, lower taxes and he’ll find ways to put more money towards roads. Edwards says that’s great, but Rispone’s proposals lack details and he’s not willing to discuss them…
cut 9 (10) “…comes jobs”
This is the only scheduled debate before the November 16th election. Edwards said they could have debated on Monday at the Baton Rouge Press Club, which starts at 12:00, several hours before Vice President Mike Pence arrived in the Bayou State. But Rispone responded with this…
cut 10 (09) “…to even think that’
Early voting for the November 16th election begins Saturday.

A nutritionist recommends serving your kids a glass of chocolate milk before trick or treating…
Cut 1 (28) “I”m Brooke Thorington”

And you’ll need to bundle up for trick or treating as we are looking at a chilly afternoon and cold night. In fact, the National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning tomorrow morning for the northern half of the state, while southwest Louisiana is under a frost advisory. National Weather Service Meteorologist Aaron Davis says the first freeze is about two weeks ahead of schedule…
cut 13 (11) “…work”

10.31.19
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6:45 LRN Sportscast October 31

If you see an Astros fan today, give them a hug. Houston lost four straight home games in the World Series including last night’s decisive Game seven by the final score of six to two as Washington won its first World Series Championship in franchise history. Former LSU Tiger, Will Harris, gave up a two-run homer to Howie Kendrick in the seventh inning, which allowed the Nats to grab a three to two lead…
cut 20 (20) “….from it”

Can the Pelicans get a victory tonight? They host the Denver Nuggets and it’s a late start at the Smoothie King Center, 8:30 tip-off. New Orleans is 0-and-4, while the Nuggets are 3-and-1.

Alabama Coach Nick Saban says Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will be a game-time decision after undergoing surgery last week to fix a high ankle sprain. Saban says Tua took some snaps yesterday but was not involved in any team drills. Meanwhile, LSU Coach Ed Orgeron says safety Grant Delpit should be available to play when the Tigers face Alabama. Delpit suffered an ankle injury in the win over Auburn.

ULM returns from a bye week to host Arkansas State for homecoming Saturday. The Warhawks are 3-and-4 overall, two and one in the Sun Belt West Division and tied with the Ragin Cajuns for first place. ULM coach Matt Viator says he’s still waiting to see his team can play a complete game…
cut 17 (11) “…soon”

Tonight in the NFL, undefeated San Francisco is at Arizona.

10.31.19
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6:30 LRN Newscast October 31

In the only debate leading up to the November 16th gubernatorial runoff, the candidates packed in plenty of fireworks. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
Cut 2 (45) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”

A registered dietician says parents should consider serving children chocolate milk before trick or treating tonight. Althea Zanecosky says chocolate milk is rich in nutrients and a cup of low-fat chocolate milk contains only two teaspoons of sugar compared to almost eight teaspoons in a candy bar. And she says after drinking milk, your child would have less space for candy…
cut 6 (10) “…every day

State Police is advising families that children should only trick or treat in familiar neighborhoods with well-lit streets. Trooper Taylor Scrantz says parents can find accurate information regarding the presence of sex offenders and predators in their neighborhoods…
cut 15 (10) “…,org”
Scrantz says if you find out a sex offender is attending a costume party or giving out candy where children are present, notify local law enforcement.