Author Archives: Jeff Palermo

07.30.19
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11:30 LRN Newscast July 30

48-year-old James William Eaton of West Monroe is in jail after posing online as a woman and luring another man to drive from California to Ouachita Parish thinking he was marrying that woman. Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Glen Springfield says the victim claims to have sent Eaton a total of $1000.
Cut 3 (10) “…other gifts too.”
When questioned, Eaton allegedly told deputies he did not know the victim and never received anything from him.

In the governor’s race, Congressman Ralph Abraham has received the endorsement from a legislative heavyweight, House Republican Chairman Lance Harris…
cut 6 (09) “…with him”
Meanwhile, fellow Republican challenger Eddie Rispone has purchased five-million dollars in television ad time.

A woman accused of murdering her five-year-old daughter is on life support. That’s according to the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s office, who says 24-year-old Jasmine Anderson attempted to hang herself. Anderson’s attorney, Chad Guillot says considering Anderson was in a mental facility when she was arrested, the jail should have taken more precautions.
Cut 28 (10) “…herself.”
Reports say Anderson began the attempt a few minutes after a cell check.

Leaders for select schools within the Louisiana High School Athletics Association have formed their own association called the Louisiana Select Association. Catholic High of Baton Rouge athletic director J-P Kelly says the Louisiana Select Association is working to secure sites for championship games, starting with football…
cut 12 (10) “…on board”
Kelly says the Mercedes Benz Superdome is still a possible site for select schools to play their championship football games.

07.30.19
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10:30 LRN Newscast July 30

The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s office says an Alexandria woman accused of murdering her five-year-old child is on life support after a suicide attempt. 24-year-old Jasmine Anderson was arrested on July 23rd for the death of her daughter, Audrey Lynn Chelette. Anderson’s attorney Chad Guillot says his client is on life support because she’s a registered organ donor…
cut 9 (08) “…is it”
There’s been public speculation Anderson may have something to do with her husband’s death in 2016, and the bottle cap choking death of her four-year-old son earlier this year. But police have said as of now, Anderson is not responsible for those deaths.

Riverdale Academy basketball coach and teacher Steven Weir has been charged with 25 counts of molestation of a juvenile. The Red River Parish Sheriff’s office says the victim was a student and the alleged sex acts occurred over a six-year period.

“Select” schools within the Louisiana High School Athletic Association have formed a new organization. Matt Doyle on what this means for high school sports in Louisiana…
Voicer 3 (31) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

Another seat is open in the Louisiana House. Kenner Representative Julie Stokes has decided not to run for re-election this fall…
cut 15 (08) “….outpaced the challenges”
There’s already a high turnover rate because of term limits.

07.30.19
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9:30 LRN Newscast

A woman who allegedly murdered her daughter earlier this month is “clinically deceased” after an attempted suicide in the Rapides Parish Jail…
Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

Opelousas police have charged a man with aggravated cruelty to animals after he allegedly left his dog in a car while he gambled for six and a half hours at Evangeline Downs Casino. Byron Badeaux says he forgot the dog was inside the vehicle. The deceased dog’s remains were turned over to an Opelousas Animal Control officer.

LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center says there’s a new study that shows fat in unhealthy locations doubles colorectal cancer patients’ risk of death within seven years of diagnosis…
cut 5 (10) “….the abdominal cavity”
Doctor Justin Brown says male colorectal cancer patients with a high amount of belly fat, stored just under the skin, were more than twice as likely to die within seven years of diagnosis.

The Louisiana Select Association has been formed within the Louisiana High School Athletic Association. The L-S-A is made up of private schools. Catholic High of Baton Rouge athletics director J-P Kelly says finding a host site for their championship games is a top priority…
cut 11 (10) “….for us”
Kelly says the Superdome is also an option for their football championships.

07.30.19
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8:30 LRN Newscast

An Alexandria mom accused of murdering her 5-year-old daughter has been declared “clinically deceased” after an attempted suicide while in the Rapides Parish Jail. Sheriff William Hilton says it appears all policies were followed. But Jasmine Anderson’s lawyer Chad Guillot says it’s unacceptable.
Cut 7 (08) “…the future.” (2x)
Anderson claimed her daughter suffered a fatal neck injury in a car accident, but detectives say the injuries are not consistent with a car wreck.

Kenner Representative Julie Stokes announces she will not seek reelection this fall. Stokes is known as a moderate Republican, who has also battled breast cancer and failed in an attempt to be the Secretary of State….
Cut 13 (11) “…a little peace.”

Two adults and a toddler have died from their injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash in the LaSalle Parish town of Olla. The wreck involving an 18-wheeler and a Ford Fiesta occurred around 11:30 AM on Highway 127. The three passengers in the Ford Fiesta were pronounced dead at the scene. State Police say none of them, including the toddler, were restrained.

Cutting down on belly fat may double a cancer patient’s chance at survival within the first seven years after diagnosis. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
Voicer 1 (33) “I’m Kevin Barnhart ”

07.30.19
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7:30 LRN Newscast July 30

After private schools voted to host their own high school athletic championships in certain sports, those “Select” schools have formed a new organization to represent the 108 participating institutions…
Cut 3 (31) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

A West Monroe man has been arrested after he allegedly tricked a man from California to come to Ouachita Parish and marry him. The victim traveled to Louisiana thinking he would marry a woman by the name of Rose, instead, he found out it was 48-year-old James William Eaton, who also received a thousand-dollars and care packages during the course of the online relationship.

A new study from LSU Pennington Biomedical researchers finds that fat stored in unhealthy locations in the stomach doubles a colorectal cancer patient’s risk of death within seven years. Dr. Justin Brown says there are two places fat gets stored in the belly, under the skin and deep in the abdomen.
Cut 4 (09) “…between their skin.”
Brown says female colorectal cancer patients are more at risk for death if they have a high amount of fat stored deep inside the abdomen near vital organs.

State representative and breast cancer survivor Julie Stokes has decided not to seek re-election for her seat in Kenner. Stokes was diagnosed with cancer in 2017. In her next two years in the legislature, she worked to pass legislation to help those afflicted with cancer…
cut 14 (09) “….a big deal”

07.30.19
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6:45 LRN Sportscast

For years the LSU athletic department has used a portion of its revenues to help fund the academic side of the university. But in an exclusive interview with Tiger Rag Magazine, athletics director Scott Woodward says the transfer policy is being re-evaluated because they can not continue to give seven-million dollars plus to the university every year…
Cut 12 (11) “…athletic department”
The yearly donations began in 2012 at a time when higher education was on the receiving end of state budget cuts.

The Saints have cut wide receiver Cam Meredith. The Black and Gold signed Meredith during the 2018 offseason after he missed all of 2017 with a torn ACL. But his knee has not responded to the major surgery, plus some younger receivers have looked impressive at camp.

Leaders for select schools within the Louisiana High School Athletics Association have formed their own association called the Louisiana Select Association and the group will organize championship events in football, basketball, baseball and softball. The LHSAA member principals voted in January to separate public and private school championship events and Catholic High of Baton Rouge athletic director J-P Kelly says the Louisiana Select Association is working to secure sites for championship games, starting with football…
cut 12 (10) “…on board”
Kelly says the Mercedes Benz Superdome is still a possible site for select schools to play their championship football games. Or they could be played on college campuses at Tulane, Southeastern Louisiana or U-L Lafayette.

07.30.19
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6:30 LRN Newscast July 30

A woman who allegedly murdered her daughter earlier this month is “clinically deceased” after an attempted suicide in the Rapides Parish Jail…
Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

A West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s deputy is being called a hero today after he prevented a pregnant woman from jumping off the I-10 Mississippi River bridge. The dramatic rescue happened yesterday afternoon, 175 feet above the river. Lt. Ken Albarez tried to talk the woman off the bridge for 45 minutes before he eventually grabbed her and pulled her to safety.

Researchers at LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center find that fat in unhealthy locations in the stomach doubles colorectal cancer patients’ risk of death within seven years of diagnosis. Doctor Justin Brown…
cut 6 (07) “….to patients”
Brown says a C-T scan can be used to determine the location and amount of a patient’s body fat.

Private high schools also known as “select” schools form a new organization within the Louisiana High School Athletic Association to help coordinate their efforts to host their own championship events in football, basketball, baseball and softball. Catholic High of Baton Rouge athletics director JP Kelly is the Interim CEO of the Louisiana Select Association…
Cut 10 (10) “…sports.”
Last January, LHSAA member principals voted to allow select schools to host their own championship events at venues separate from the public schools.

07.29.19
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LRN Sportscast 16:45 July 29

LSU athletics director Scott Woodward wants to change the transfer policy which has provided the academic side with millions of dollars generated by athletics. From 2012-to-2017, LSU athletics sent nearly 50-million dollars to the university. Woodward says it’s dangerous for a university to rely on recurring money from athletics
cut 13 (07) “…doing”
That’s Woodward’s thoughts in an exclusive interview with Tiger Rag Radio.

Leaders of select schools gathered in Lafayette today to create a sub organization called the Louisiana Select Association. The L-S-A says this is not an attempt to break away from the LHSAA. One major duty for the Louisiana Select Association is to determine where championship events in football, basketball, baseball and softball should be played. Venues in New and Lafayette are potential sites.

The Saints released wide receiver Cam Meredith today. The Black and Gold signed Meredith during the 2018 offseason after he missed all of 2017 with a torn ACL. He caught 66 passes in Chicago in 2016, but his knee has not responded to major surgery, plus some younger receivers have looked impressive at camp, including rookie undrafted free agent Emmanuel Butler from Northern Arizona.

Coach Sean Payton says defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins will likely won’t be back for training camp as he continues to rehab from a torn Achilles. Defensive end Cam Jordan says they have enough talent to fill in until Rankins is ready…
Cut 18 (17) “of the line”

07.29.19
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LRN PM Newscall July 29

Medical Marijuana may be available in Louisiana sometime early next month. Matt Doyle has the story…

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

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A New Orleans judge says NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and three referees should have to answer questions under oath in September about the infamous blown call in the NFC Title game. Jeff Palermo has more….

cut  2 (30) I’m Jeff Palermo”  

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Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says final testing is underway on medical marijuana produced by LSU’s grower, which means the product could be commercially available early next week. Strain says this is good news for the patients who are eligible for a medical marijuana prescription as outlined by the Legislature….

Cut 3 (10) “timetable”

If approved the products will be available at nine licensed pharmacies around the state.

GB Sciences grew the medical pot, with oversight by LSU, and Ag Department workers picked up randomly selected vials of the product from them this morning.

Cut 4 (07) “…the same”

The medical marijuana will be available in liquid form that will be dropped under the tongue or put into an inhaler for patients that need a faster response.

Medical marijuana was authorized in Louisiana four years ago, and proponents have hammered the state after the product was repeatedly delayed, but Strain says relative to most new treatments, this didn’t take very long…

Cut 5 (12) “…two years.”

The treatment reportedly will not be covered by insurance, but an LSU Ag Center spokesperson says they expect the products to be cheaper than many CBD oils currently available.

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The Tangipahoa Parish Public School System is the latest in the state to uncover a potential cybersecurity issue.  LSU’s Stephenson National Center for Security Research Executive Director Jeff Moulton says it is likely happening due to the systems being easy targets, but could potentially be more malicious.

Cut 6 (10) “…the bad guys”

This comes on the heels of the news that cybersecurity issues in Sabine, Morehouse, and Ouachita Parishes sparked a statewide emergency declaration.  Moulton says it’s not likely that the hacks are being human-curated, but rather happening due to automated scripts on the search for vulnerabilities.

Cut 7 (09) “…get this one.”

Moulton says much of the malware is spread through email, so be careful when opening links or attachments.

Cut 8 (10) “…malware to run.”

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A missing person case in Avoyelles Parish ends in tragedy after authorities discover a body, and pin the brutal murder on the woman’s son and his girlfriend.

Kasey Bigum was last seen May 30th, and Sherriff Doug Anderson says they now believe that’s when she was murdered by 20-year-Tristin James, her son.

Cut 9 (07) “…killing her”

Authorities believe James and his girlfriend, 18-year-old Hannah Desselle, then drove the body away dumped it. Anderson says after they arrested the two last week, Desselle fessed up.

Cut 10 (06) “…the body.”

The body was found in a wooded area 20 miles south of Moreauville in Big Bend.

Anderson says the two didn’t seem to be fazed by the act, because they didn’t even report the mom missing for nearly three weeks after the murder and kept a straight face when they did report it.

Cut 11 (02) “…happened.”

The two were already in jail on obstruction charges when they were charged with 2nd degree murder.

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For years the LSU athletic department has used a portion of its revenues to help fund the academic side of the university. But in an exclusive interview with Tiger Rag Magazine, athletics director Scott Woodward says the transfer policy is being re-evaluated because they can not sustain what they are currently doing…

Cut 12 (11) “…athletic department”

From 2012-to-2017, LSU athletics sent nearly 50-million dollars to the university. Woodward says it’s dangerous for a university to rely on recurring money from athletics

Cut 13 (07) “…doing”

LSU Senior Associate Athletics Director Robert Munson says they are working with the university to alter the transfer policy and a change would need approval from the president and the LSU Board of Supervisors.

07.29.19
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11:40 LRN Sportscast July 29

The Saints have released wide receiver Cam Meredith after one injury-plagued season. New Orleans signed Meredith during the 2018 offseason after he missed all of 2017 with a torn ACL. Meredith only played in six games last year as his knee never quite bounced back from surgery.

Saints quarterback Drew Brees is going through his 19th training camp and Who Dats hope it’s not his last in Black and Gold. Brees showed signs at the end of last season and into the playoffs that maybe Father Time is finally catching up to him. But the future Hall of Famer says he’s trying to hold Father Time back…
Cut 16 (18) “…beating it”
The 40-year-old Brees is the fourth oldest player in the NFL.

LSU athletics director Scott Woodward tells Tiger Rag Magazine that the athletics department does not plan on sending dollars to the university as has been a standard procedure for a number of years. From 2012-to-2017, LSU athletics cut checks for nearly 50-million dollars to the university. Woodward says it’s dangerous when universities rely on recurring money, especially from an auxiliary like the athletic department.

Select schools within the Louisiana High School Athletic Associated has created a sub-organization called the Louisiana Select Association. Leaders of the select organization say this should not be seen as an attempt to break away from the LHSAA. One major duty for the Louisiana Select Association is to determine where championship events in football, basketball, baseball and softball should be played. U-L Lafayette has expressed interest in hosting those games.