Author Archives: Jeff Palermo

01.22.19
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LRN Sportscast 11:40

Saints owner Gayle Benson says its undeniable that her team and Who Dat fans were unfairly deprived of the NFC championship by the no call on a pass interference that happened in the final two minutes of regulation. But New Orleans Cornerback PJ Williams says they can’t blame the result entirely on the officials…
cut 17 (18) “..better so”
Last year, the Saints were eliminated in the playoffs on a last second touchdown pass. Linebacker Craig Robertson says this team knows how to bounce back…
cut 18 (11) “…even more”

With no Anthony Davis in the line-up yesterday because of an injured finger, someone had to step up. Veteran Jahlil Okafor was that guy as he scored a season high 20 points and also had 10 rebounds as New Orleans defeated Memphis 105-85. Jrue Holiday and Nikola Mirotic also added 21 points. New Orleans is back home tomorrow night against Detroit.

The LSU men’s basketball team is back in the AP Top 25 after a two month absence. The Tigers are ranked 25th after beating South Carolina and then 18th ranked Ole Miss. LSU is 4-0 in the SEC, one of two teams still undefeated in league play. Number one Tennessee is the other.

Last night, Prairie View defeated Grambling 83-66. The Tigers turned it over 26 times and committed 29 fouls. Southern won for only the third time this season as the Jaguars defeated Mississippi Valley 80-56.

LSU is ranked number two in the Baseball America preseason poll. Vanderbilt is the preseason number one. Florida is ranked fourth, Mississippi State ninth. The Tigers begin preseason workouts on Friday.

01.22.19
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11:30 LRN Newscast

Governor John Bel Edwards officially kicked off his re-election campaign today with a message to voters that hits on his accomplishments over the last three years. He says there are more people working in Louisiana than ever before…
cut 4 (10) “…new jobs”

Former Republican Louisiana congressman John Fleming is considering running for governor…
Voicer 2 (31) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart.”

Saints fans are still heartbroken over the missed pass interference call in the NFC Championship game, but for businesses that sell team merchandise, the refs’ mistake is hitting them more than just the heart. Black and Gold Shop owner Pam Randazzo says the blown call is costing them money, as they were gearing up to sell Super Bowl items.
Cut 9 (13) “a lot″

To help Saints fans get over the heartbreaking loss, Haydel’s Bakery is making what they call “no ref” cookies. David Haydel….
cut 15 (09) “…cookies”
The head official in Sunday’s NFC Championship game, Bill Vinovich, is featured on the front of the no ref cookie.

01.22.19
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10:30 LRN Newscast January 22

Governor John Bel Edwards officially launched his re-election campaign with a video message to voters. The main theme is that he says Louisiana is better than it was when he took office in 2016, when he inherited a two-billion dollar plus budget deficit…
cut 3 (11) “…600-million dollars”
Edwards is facing two announced Republican challengers, Congressman Ralph Abraham and Baton Rouge businessman Eddie Rispone.

Three people are dead, including a two-year-old child after a pickup truck ran off the road into Bayou Lafourche in Golden Meadow. State Police Senior Trooper Jesse LaGrange says it happened shortly after midnight last night on LA 308 and the driver, 37-year-old Michael Barthelemy of Galliano overcorrected…
cut 6 (06) “…escape it”
Two-year-old Trisha Barthelemy of Galliano and 17-year-old Zackary Cheramie of Golden Meadow also died in the crash.

The man who was elected mayor of the Town of Ball last fall, and then disqualified from serving due to his criminal conviction when a new constitutional amendment was also approved, is challenging that decision in appellate court. Roy Hebron, who was convicted for FEMA Fraud in 2011, unseated the incumbent. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says even though he ran before the amendment went into effect…
Cut 7 (09) “…public office.”

If you are still frustrated with the refs in the NFC Championship game, Haydel’s Bakery in New Orleans has created a cookie called the no-ref cookie. Head ref Bill Vinovich’s face is displayed prominently on the front of the confection, and Haydel says taking that first bite might make you feel a bit better about the Burglary on the Bayou…
Cut 14 (07) “…vengeance there”

01.22.19
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9:30 LRN Newscast January 22nd

Pecan growers say they are having another difficult growing season. Ouachita Parish farmer Abraham Fowler says the problem this time is too much rain….
cut 6 (07) “….too much rain”
And there’s more rain in the forecast for today and tomorrow. Fowler says this is the fifth straight year the weather has produced crop losses.

There could be another entry into the 2019 governor’s race. Former Louisiana Congressman John Fleming, who represented the fourth district for eight years, is reportedly considering a run for governor. LSU-Shreveport political science professor Jeffrey Sadow doesn’t give Fleming much of a chance at beating Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards….
cut 11 (12) “…for the Republicans”
The two Republican candidates announced so far are Ralph Abraham and Eddie Rispone.

In November, a central Louisiana town voted a convicted felon into office, and now he’s being disqualified from holding the office due to the approval of a Constitutional amendment that was on that same ballot…
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle.”

KALB-TV reports former Bunkie Police Chief Bobby Corner will plead not guilty to malfeasance charges today at the Avoyelles Parish courthouse. State Police say Corner allowed multiple pieces of evidence to be unsecured, misplaced and lost in the police department’s building. Corner lost his re-election bid last April, after serving one-term.

01.22.19
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8:30 LRN Newscast January 22nd

Louisiana pecan farmers are seeing losses to their crop due to bad weather and it’s impacting their bottom line. This year marks the fifth consecutive year growers are seeing weather take its toll on the industry. Ouachita Parish grower Abraham Fowler says in years past, the blame has fallen on lack of rain or mistimed rain, but this year, it’s the abundance of rain….
Cut 4 (09) “…soured and ruined.”
Fowler says this is the longest stretch of bad weather his family business has seen.

There are reports former Louisiana Congressman John Fleming could enter the 2019 governor’s race. But LSU-Shreveport Political Science Professor Jeffrey Sadow says he still thinks Congressman Ralph Abraham is the Republican’s best chance at knocking off Governor Edwards…
cut 12 (06) “….to say Abraham”
Baton Rouge businessman Eddie Rispone is the other announced Republican challenger.

The St. Charles Parish sheriff’s office says a pharmacist shot and killed a man trying to rob his story last night in Luling. Deputies say a man wearing a mask ordered the pharmacist and a clerk to hand over drugs and a scuffle ensued. Authorities say pharmacist pulled out a gun and fatally shot the man. The sheriff’s office has not said if any charges will be filed.

If you’re feeling down about the Saints getting robbed and need a sugar pick-me-up, Haydel’s Bakery in New Orleans has a cookie you might want to sink your teeth into…
Cut 3 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

01.22.19
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7:30 LRN January 22nd

Haydel’s Bakery in New Orleans is helping Saints fan mourn their stolen championship with the “no ref” cookie that puts the referee’s face of the NFC title game on a sugary treat that you can take a bite out of. Co-owner David Haydel says they decided to express their frustration with a little creativity in the oven…
Cut 13 (11) “…to get them.”
Head ref Bill Vinovich is displayed on the front of the sugar cookie.

Former Louisiana congressman John Fleming of Minden is reportedly considering a run for governor. Fleming represented Louisiana’s 4th District for eight years and left the House in 2017. LSU Shreveport Political Science Professor Jeffrey Sadow says it might be too late for Fleming to join the race…
cut 10 (06) “….going to run”
There are already announced two Republican candidates, Congressman Ralph Abraham and Baton Rouge businessman Eddie Rispone.

It’s another difficult year for pecan farmers. Ouachita Parish grower Abraham Fowler says this year it’s been an abundance of rain and it’s the fifth straight year they have not had ideal growing conditions…
cut 5 (08) “…been this bad”
Fowler says all he can do is wait for better weather.

A state appeals course is considering an interesting case out of the town of Ball in Rapides Parish. Roy Hebron was elected the mayor for the town of Ball, but he’s a convicted felon and on the same ballot, voters approved a new constitutional amendment that prohibits convicted felons like Hebron from holding elected office. Hebron argues he should remain in office, because he was elected when the law wasn’t in effect. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino…
cut 9 (12) “…hold office”
Ciolino predicts the courts will rule that Hebron will not be able to serve as mayor.

01.22.19
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6:45 LRN Sportscast January 22nd

The Saints are beginning the process of trying to move on from a disappointing finish to the 2018 season. It seemed like New Orleans was destined to play in the franchise’s second Super Bowl only to see those dreams fall apart with an overtime loss to the Rams in the NFC Championship game. Cornerback PJ Williams says they have to look forward and not back…
Cut 16 (16) “..its over
Saints owner Gayle Benson says she’s thoroughly disappointed by the no call on the pass interference the NFL says should have been called against the Rams in the final two minutes of regulation. Benson says its undeniable that their team and fans were deprived at a fair shot of playing the Super Bowl and she plans to aggressively pursue changes.

With no Anthony Davis in the line-up yesterday because of an injured finger, someone had to step up. Veteran Jahlil Okafor was that guy as he scored a season high 20 points and also had 10 rebounds as New Orleans defeated Memphis 105-85. Jrue Holiday and Nikola Mirotic also added 21 points. New Orleans is back home tomorrow night against Detroit.

The LSU men’s basketball team is back in the AP Top 25 after a two month absence. The Tigers are ranked 25th after beating South Carolina and then 18th ranked Ole Miss. LSU is 4-0 in the SEC, one of two teams still undefeated in league play. Number one Tennessee is the other.

Last night, Prairie View defeated Grambling 83-66. The Tigers turned it over 26 times and committed 29 fouls. Southern won for only the third time this season as the Jaguars defeated Mississippi Valley 80-56.

LSU is ranked number two in the Baseball America preseason poll. Vanderbilt is the preseason number one. Florida is ranked fourth, Mississippi State ninth. The Tigers begin preseason workouts on Friday.

01.22.19
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6:30 LRN Newscast January 22

Saints fans remain frustrated over a missed pass interference call in Sunday’s NFC Championship game. Saints Owner Gayle Benson is also frustrated. Benson says her team was unfairly deprived a trip to the Super Bowl and vows to aggressively pursue changes in the NFL rule book that will bring more fairness and integrity to the game.

La-politics-dot-com reports former Republcian 4th District congressman John Fleming is considering a run at the governor’s mansion…
Voicer 2 (31) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart.”

A state appellate court is expected to rule soon on whether Roy Hebron can be the mayor of the Rapides Parish town of Ball. Hebron was convicted of FEMA fraud in 2011 and released from prison in 2014.He was elected in November on the same ballot where a constitutional amendment was approved prohibiting felons from holding office for five years after the completion of their sentence. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says a district court judge has already ruled against Hebron and he expects that ruling to be upheld…
cut 8 (08) “….an argument’

To help Saints fans get over the heartbreaking loss, Haydel’s Bakery is making what they call “no ref” cookies. David Haydel….
cut 15 (09) “…cookies”
The head official in Sunday’s NFC Championship game, Bill Vinovich, is featured on the front of the no ref cookie.

01.21.19
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4:45 LRN Sportscast January 21

The belief among many in the Bayou State is that the Saints had to beat the Rams and refs to win the NFC Championship game. The non-pass interference call in the final two minutes of regulation goes down as one of the worst no calls in sports. Saints defensive end Cam Jordan says he’s used to not getting the calls
Cut 12 (11) “…the Saints”
Before the controversial no call, it appeared wide receiver Ted Ginn Junior made a catch to set up the Saints for a game winning score. Ginn says he gets no solace that the NFL has admitted it blew the call
Cut 13 (07) “…what is is.”
It’s the second straight year the Saints season ended with a gut wrenching loss. Last year it was the Minneapolis Miracle that ended the Black and Gold’s season in the divisional round.

The bayou burglary during the NFC Championship game has resulted in a Covington eye doctor’s social media post going viral….
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”

The LSU men’s basketball team is back in the A-P Top 25 poll. The Tigers, who are on a seven-game winning streak, are ranked 25th in the country. Only LSU and Tennessee are undefeated in league play and the Tigers will host 1-and-4 Georgia on Wednesday.

The Tigers Kavell Bigby-Williams is the SEC player of the week. He averaged 13 points, 11 rebounds and had six blocks in wins over Ole Miss and South Carolina last week.

01.21.19
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LRN PM Newscall January 21

The bayou burglary during the NFC Championship game has resulted in a Covington eye doctor’s social media post going viral. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”

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The NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell could call for a re-do of Sunday’s NFC Championship game. Jeff Palermo reports the league’s rule book…

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”  

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A Covington optometrist has seen a social media post spread like wildfire after yesterday’s bayou burglary.  The eye doctor made the post following the controversy that cost the black and gold a chance at the Super Bowl.  Dr. Jeff Anastasio says he initially did it to get a few laughs.

Cut 3 (11) “…going through now.”

Anastasio says although initially posted in jest, the offer still stands for NFL referees, but he doesn’t seem to believe too many will take him up on the offer.

Cut 4 (07) “…of next season.″

Anastasio says other than yesterday’s fiasco, he still believes overall the refs do a decent job.

Cut 5 (12) “…it was blatant.”

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Can we expect the use of replay expanded in the NFL after the league admits the refs missed a pass interference call in the final two minutes of regulation in Sunday’s NFC Championship game? NFL Analyst Mike Detillier says using instant replay to review penalties will be discussed by the league’s owners, but how much to expand could be a sticking point

Cut 6 (08) “…on a play.”

According to the Washington Post, the NFL competition committee will look to make pass interference reviewable when it meets this offseason. But Detillier is not expecting a quick change to the rule book…

Cut 7 (12) “…the NFL”

The report also says the competition committee will consider other calls that coaches feel should be subject to a review. Saints quarterback Drew Brees said after Sunday’s devastating loss that he doesn’t know how far the potential expanded use of instant replay should go…

Cut 8 (11) “…that was P-I.”

(It would take 75-percent of the owners to approve changes to the NFL video review system.)

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President Donald Trump is offering three years of legal protection for immigrants brought to America as children in exchange for 5.7 billion dollars in wall funding, in the latest bid to end the month long government shutdown. Democrats refused the deal, citing their opposition to the border wall expansion, but Senator John Kennedy says that item is non-negotiable.

Cut 9 (08) “oclock″

In September of 2017, the President rescinded legal protections for those “DREAMers” implemented by the Obama Administration.

Kennedy, who backs the border wall construction, says it’s a deal he supports, and if enough Democrats get on board, he’d vote for it and end the shutdown.

Cut 10 (06) “…progress.

Democrats in the House have passed a spending bill that would reopen the government, a bill that includes 1.3 billion for enhance border security, but not for physical wall construction. Kennedy says he hopes the offer can peel off a few of them.

Cut 11 (10) “the table.”

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The belief among many in the Bayou State is that the Saints had to beat the Rams and refs to win the NFC Championship game. The non-pass interference call in the final two minutes of regulation goes down as one of the worst no calls in sports. Saints defensive end Cam Jordan says he’s used to not getting the calls

Cut 12 (11)   “…the Saints”

Before the controversial no call, it appeared wide receiver Ted Ginn Junior made a catch to set up the Saints for a game winning score. Ginn says he gets no solace that the NFL has admitted it blew the call

Cut 13 (07) “…what is is.”