LRN Sportscast July 25

Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas did not report to training camp as he seeks a contract that would make him the highest-paid receiver in the NFL. There are media reports that Thomas is looking for a deal that would pay him 20-million dollars a year. The voice of the New Orlean Saints, Zach Streif, doesn’t expect it will be a long holdout as the two sides are close to a new deal. But Streif says Thomas’ absence will help the Black and Gold build depth at wide receiver, which the team lacked last year…
cut 14 (13) “…impact”
Thomas has performed as one of the best receivers in the NFL over the last three years.

LSU announces it will sell beer and wine this season to fans over the age of 21 in the general seating areas at Tiger Stadium. A new SEC policy approved in the Spring gave the schools the option to sell beer and wine in public areas. LSU Senior Associate athletics director Robert Munson says this is something Tigers fans have been waiting for…
cut 3 (10) “…this fall”
Munson says a variety of domestic and imported beer as well as red and white wines will be available at most concession stands. The school has yet to decide how much it will cost.

The LSU basketball team has released its non-conference schedule. The 2019-2020 season gets underway on Friday November 8th at home against Bowling Green. The Tigers will host Nicholls, UNO and Northwestern State in the non-conference, while travel to V-C-U, U-S-C and Texas. The contest against the Longhorns will be part of the SEC-Big 12 Challenge in January.

4:30 LRN Newscast July 25

The attorney representing an Alexandria mom facing second-degree murder in the death of her five-year daughter is seeking a sanity commission to determine if she’s competent to defend herself. Don Molino has the story…
cut 2 (28) I’m Don Molino”

A Concordia Parish Sheriff’s deputy was shot today at an apartment complex in Vidalia. The suspect has been in a standoff with authorities for most of the day. The wounded deputy has been identified as Walker Mackel and the Concordia Sheriff’s office says they are receiving positive updates on him.

Louisiana Department of Health will begin enforcing the state’s new crawfish and shrimp labeling law approved by the legislature after a heavy push from the state’s seafood industry. The law lets patrons at restaurants know the origin of their meal. LDH Environmental Services Chief of Field Operations Carolyn Bombet…
Cut 6 (09) “…they have menus.”
Bombet says if an establishment does not use menus, an 18×18 inch sign must be put on display.

Star wide receiver Michael Thomas was not present as the Saints reported for training camp today. Thomas is reportedly seeking a new contract that would make him the highest paid receiver in the NFL. The voice of the New Orleans Saints, Zach Streif, says Thomas is making the right move by staying away…
cut 13 (09) “…leverage”
Streif is not expecting Thomas stay away from Saints camp for a long time.

LRN PM Newscall July 25

LSU announces it will sell beer and wine in public areas of Tiger Stadium this season. Brooke Thorington has more..

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Brooke Thorington”

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The attorney representing an Alexandria mom facing second-degree murder in the death of her five-year daughter is seeking a sanity commission to determine if she’s competent to defend herself. Don Molino has the story…

cut  2 (28) I’m Don Molino”  

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LSU announces its beer and wine policy for sale at concessions stands in the general seating areas of Tiger Stadium. A new SEC policy approved in the Spring gave schools the option to sell beer and wine in public areas. LSU Senior Associate athletics director Robert Munson says it’s something fans have asked for

Cut 3 (10) “…this fall”

The school has yet to decide how much a beer or chardonnay will cost. Munson says they expect an increase in revenue from beer sales, but not sure how much

Cut 4 (12) “…that coke.”

Sales will stop at the end of the third quarter and the SEC mandates all beer and wine will be poured into a cup.  no more than two alcoholic beverages may be purchased per transaction. Munson says most concession stands will sell a variety of domestic and imported beer as well as red and white wines…

Cut 5 (07) “…for our fans.”

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Louisiana Department of Health will begin enforcing the state’s new crawfish and shrimp labeling law approved by the legislature after a heavy push from the state’s seafood industry. The law lets patrons at restaurants know the origin of their meal. LDH Environmental Services Chief of Field Operations Carolyn Bombet…

Cut 6 (09) “…they have menus.”

Bombet says if an establishment does not use menus, an 18×18 inch sign must be put on display.

Cut 7 (08) “…from the floor.”

Bombet says if a restaurant is not falling in line with the law, contact LDH who will investigate…

Cut 8 (07) “…correct the violation.”

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Rapides Parish Sheriff deputies had to revive Jasmine Anderson after a suicide attempt this morning. The 24-year-old Alexandria mom is accused of killing her five-year daughter. Her attorney, Chad Guillot (Gee-oh) asked for a sanity commission to evaluate Anderson to see if she can assist in her defense

Cut 9 (08) “…facts arise.”

Guillot says if doctors find Anderson is not competent, she’ll be sent to the state’s mental hospital in East Feliciana Parish in an effort to restore her competency…

Cut 10 (06) “…free card”

Guillot says a hearing is set for next Tuesday for a judge to determine if a sanity commission is needed…

Cut 11 (12) “…or not”

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Saints receiver Michael Thomas did not report with the rest of his teammates on the first day of training camp. Thomas is asking for a new contract that would pay him 20-million dollars a year, the largest ever for an NFL wide out. The voice of the Saints Zach Streif doesn’t think this will be a lengthy holdout…

Cut 12 (06) “…of weeks.”

Streif, who played in the NFL for 12 seasons, says Thomas is making the right move by staying away from camp until he gets a new deal

Cut 13 (09) “…leverage.”

Thomas has performed as one of the best receivers in the NFL over the last three seasons. Streif says Thomas’absence at camp will help the Black and Gold build depth at wide receiver, which the team lacked last year

Cut 14 (13) “…impact”

2:30 LRN Newscast July 25

The attorney representing an Alexandria mom facing second-degree murder in the death of her five-year daughter is seeking a sanity commission to determine if she’s competent to defend herself. Don Molino has the story…
voicer 2 (28) “…I’m Don Molino

KNOE is reporting an officer was shot in Vidalia at an apartment complex and authorities are currently engaged in a standoff with the suspect. No other information is available.

Term-limited Senate President John Alario will not seek election into the House of Representatives, which will end his 48-year career in the state legislature.

LSU releases its rules for beer and wine sales in the general seating areas of Tiger Stadium. Sales will stop at the end of the third quarter and the SEC mandates all beer and wine will be poured into a cup, also no more than two alcoholic beverages may be purchased per transaction. LSU Senior Associate Athletics Director Robert Munson says they expect an increase in revenue from beer sales, but not sure how much…
cut 4 (12) “…that coke”
LSU has not set prices for beer and wine purchases.

Saints Wide receiver Michael Thomas is seeking 20-million dollars a year, which is why he did not report for training camp today. Thomas is entering the final year of his current contract. New Orleans has reportedly offered 18 to 19-million dollars a year. Thomas has been one of the best receivers in the NFL.

12:30 LRN Newscast July 25

The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s office says they had to revive Jasmine Anderson after a suicide attempt. The 24-year-old Alexandria mom is accused of killing her five-year daughter. Her attorney, Chad Guillot (Gee-oh) asked for a sanity commission to evaluate Anderson to see if she can assist in her defense…
cut 9 (08) “…facts arise”
Guillot says if medical professionals find that she’s not competent, she’ll be sent to the state’s mental hospital in East Feliciana Parish for treatment.

Fans sitting in the general seating areas of Tiger Stadium can purchase beer and wine this football season. LSU Senior Associate Athletics Director Robert Munson says most concession stands will sell a variety of domestic and imported beer as well as red and white wines…
Cut 5 (07) “…for our fans.”
Sales will stop at the end of the third quarter and the SEC mandates all beer and wine will be poured into a cup.

Starting September 1st, the state health department will begin enforcing the state’s new labeling law that requires restaurants to say on their menus the country of origin of their crawfish and shrimp. L-D-H Environmental Services Chief of Field Operations Carolyn Bombet says if an establishment does not use menus, an 18-by-18 inch sign must be on display…
cut 7 (08) “…from the floor”
Bombet says if a patron feels a restaurant is not falling in line with the law, they can make a report to LDH.

Saints star wide receiver Michael Thomas is a no-show on the first day of training camp. Thomas is looking for a contract that would make him the highest-paid receiver in the NFL.

11:30 LRN Newscast

LSU releases its rules for beer and wine sales in the general seating areas of Tiger Stadium. Sales will stop at the end of the third quarter and the SEC mandates all beer and wine will be poured into a cup, also no more than two alcoholic beverages may be purchased per transaction. LSU Senior Associate Athletics Director Robert Munson says they expect an increase in revenue from beer sales, but not sure how much…
cut 4 (12) “…that coke”

A go fund me has been established in the hopes of raising 20-million dollars for a new library at LSU. The library’s condition has been in the headlines this week. LSU president F King Alexander says there has been a shift the last couple of years when it comes to donations to the school, compared to athletics…
cut 8 (10) “…to athletics”

For the 10th straight year, Louisiana’s workforce training program has been ranked as the best in the country according to Business Facilities. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says the program has been so successful that Virginia officials have been visiting to get a closer look…
Cut 5 (10) “… with.”

Louisiana Department of Health begins the enforcement of the crawfish and shrimp labeling law that goes into effect on September 1st. The legislation that was recently signed into law saw a heavy push from the state’s seafood industry so patrons could know the origin of their meal. LDH Environmental Services Chief of Field Operations Carolyn Bombet…
Cut 6 (09) “…they have menus.”
Bombet says if an establishment does not use menus, an 18×18 inch sign must be put on display.

11:40 LRN Sportscast July 25

Today is reporting day for the Saints as the first training camp practice is set for tomorrow, but star wide receiver Michael Thomas is a no-show. Thomas has one year left on his rookie contract, but he’s reportedly looking for a new deal that would pay him 20-million dollars a year, making him the highest-paid receiver in the country. ESPN’s Mike Triplett believes a new deal eventually gets done…
cut 10 (11) “…around him”
Thomas holds the record for most receptions through a player’s first three years with 321.

LSU announces it will sell beer and wine this season to fans over the age of 21 at concessions stands in the general seating areas at Tiger Stadium. A new SEC policy approved in the Spring gave schools the option to sell beer and wine in public areas. The school has yet to decide how much a beer or chardonnay will cost you.

LSU President F. King Alexander has heard the feedback concerning the conditions of some buildings on campus while opening a new $28 million dollar football operations center.
Cut 2 (27) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”

The LSU basketball team has released its non-conference schedule. The 2019-2020 season gets underway on Friday November 8th at home against Bowling Green. The Tigers will host Nicholls, UNO and Northwestern State in the non-conference, while traveling to V-C-U, U-S-C and Texas. The contest against the Longhorns will be part of the SEC-Big 12 Challenge in January.

10:30 LRN Newscast July 25

LSU announces it will sell beer and wine this season to fans over the age of 21 in the general seating areas at Tiger Stadium. A new SEC policy approved in the Spring gave the schools the option to sell beer and wine in public areas. LSU Senior Associate athletics director Robert Munson says this is something Tigers fans have been waiting for…
cut 3 (10) “…this fall”
Munson says a variety of domestic and imported beer as well as red and white wines will be available at most concession stands. The school has yet to decide how much it will cost.

Securing Louisiana’s Future, a political action committee backing Congressman Ralph Abraham in the governor’s race unleashes a Facebook ad attacking fellow gubernatorial Republican candidate Eddie Rispone. The ad references Rispone, as a wealthy businessman, trying to buy the election. ULM Poli Sci Professor Joshua Stockley says it is part of the game when campaigning for GOP votes….
cut 13 (08) “…attack each other”

Louisiana FastStart, the state’s workforce training program, has been named the best state workforce training program in the nation for the 10th year in a row…
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

Governor John Bel Edwards has issued a statewide Emergency Declaration in response to an ongoing cybersecurity incident that impacted school systems in Sabine, Morehouse and Ouachita Parishes. The declaration makes cybesecurity experts from the National Guard, State adn Police and the Office of Technooly Services available.

6:45 LRN Sportscast

The Saints report for training camp today with expectations of repeating as NFC South champs. But ESPN Saints reporter Mike Triplett says like with every team, the Black and Gold has some question marks. Triplett says his biggest concern with this team is the defensive line. New Orleans lost end Alex Okafor in free agency and defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins is starting training camp on the physically unable to peform list after tearing his Achilles tendon in the playoffs. Triplett says that puts all eyes on second-year pro, Marcus Davenport….
cut 11 (11) “…quickly”
The 22-year-old notched 4.5 sacks last season, but battled a midseason toe injury.

The Saints have reportedly signed 10-year veteran defensive end Ziggy Hood. He played in 12 games last season, splitting time between the Redskins and Dolphins. The former first round pick has 14 career sacks.

LSU has been known as a school that receives more donations for its athletic programs then its academic programs. But LSU System President F King Alexander says that’s changing, thanks to the school’s aggressive one-point-five billion dollar push for donations….
cut 9 (11) “….doing both”
Alexander made the comments at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the school’s new 28-million dollar football operations building that was paid for by private donations. He says the latest numbers show that 70-percent of the donations coming to the school are for academics, while the other 30-percent is for athletics.

Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson has reportedly landed the most lucrative shoe deal for a rookie in NBA history. It reportedly suprasses 100-million dollars. The previous record was LeBron James’ seven-year 87-million dollar with Nike in 2003.

And former LSU Tiger Josh Gray has signed a two-way deal with the Pelicans.

4:45 LRN Sportscast July 24

Today the media toured the new $28 million dollar football operations building at LSU as part of a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Athletic Director Scott Woodward says his goal is to see LSU have the best of everything.
Cut 3 (09) “…here at LSU.”
Even though there’s been some backlash against the lavishness of the facility compared to the bad shape of some academic buildings, Woodward says most of the feed back has been positive.

The Saints report to training camp tomorrow. Mike Triplett covers the Black and Gold for the Saints says one of the new additions to watch is Latavius Murray who will attempt to replace running back Mark Ingram…
cut 30 (11) “…if needed”

2-guard JJ Redick has officially signed his two year deal with the Pelicans, guaranteeing the young team one of the best shooters in the league, and a player known for his skills as a mentor and culture builder. The 35-year-old Redick, who has never missed the playoffs, could have had his pick of the litter in free agency, but he didn’t hesitate when New Orleans called…
Cut 16 (17) “…momentum.”
Redick recently finished a stint in Philly where he posted a career-high 18 points a game while shooting nearly 40 percent from 3.

D-1 Baseball’s Kendall Rogers reports that U-L Lafayette head baseball coach Matt Deggs plans to hire former two-time major league baseball all-star B-J Ryan as his pitching coach. Ryan is a former Ragin Cajun who played for several seasons in the majors with Toronto and Baltimore.