Author Archives: Jeff Palermo

03.08.25
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07:30 LRN Sportscast

The number one ranked LSU baseball team hit six home runs on their way to a 13 to 2 run rule victory over North Alabama. Daniel Dickinson hit his fifth home run. Steven Milam hit his third home run. Luis Hernandez and Tanner Reaves each hit their first home runs. John and Josh Pearson also homered. Kade Anderson allowed one run over six innings and fanned eleven. Because of the potential for rain late in the day, today’s game will start at noon.

It was a wild game last night in Lafayette as 21st ranked Dallas Baptist scored three runs in the ninth to take a five to three lead, only to see the Ragin Cajuns strike back for three runs in the bottom of the ninth for a six to five win over the Patriots. Luke Yuhasz’s two run double was the game-winning hit.

Louisiana Tech led six to nothing heading into the ninth inning and had to hold on to a six to five win over South Alabama.

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Today is the start of spring practice for LSU and Kyle Williams is expected to be on the practice field as the Tigers new defensive line coach. According to the Advocate, Williams will make 700-thousand dollars this year, 775-thousand dollars next year and 850-thousand dollars in the final year of his three year contract.

The LSU women’s basketball team defeated Florida 101 to 87 in the quarterfinals of the SEC tournament. The 101 points are the most by an LSU team in the SEC Tournament Aneesah Morrow had 36 points and 14 rebounds. LSU will play Texas in the semifinals.

At the girls high school basketball tournament, Fairview won its 16th state championship, Lafayette Christian its fifth in a row, Wossman won its fourth in a row, Simpson its first since 2001 and Lakeview won its first ever state championship by beating Arcadia 38 to 34.

03.07.25
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4:45 LRN Sportscast

LSU football begins spring practice tomorrow, and former LSU All-American defensive tackle Kyle Williams is expected to be coaching the defensive line. Williams will be LSU’s sixth different defensive line coach in the last six seasons. And his former teammate, Marlon Favorite, hopes Williams can bring stability…

Cut 14 (12) “…for awhile.”

This is Williams’ first job as a college coach. But he was a successful defensive coordinator at Ruston High after a 13 year career in the NFL with the Bills.

Number one ranked LSU baseball, who is 13-and-1 on the season, will host North Alabama for a three game series tonight. It’s the final non-conference weekend series for the Tigers. Kade Anderson starts on the hill for LSU. The Lions of North Alabama are just three and eight on the season.

The Ragin Cajuns host 21st ranked Dallas Baptist this weekend.

LSU women’s basketball plays its first game in the SEC Tournament tonight as the Lady Tigers will take on Florida. LSU is a projected two seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament and LSU radio color analyst Shaeeta Williams says the Tigers will likely need to win at least one game to remain a two-seed…

Cut 18 (13) “….three seed (3x)”

And LSU is resting FlauJae Johnson for the NCAA Tournament.

Louisiana Tech men’s basketball had a disappointing game last night losing to New Mexico State 67 to 55. Coach Talvin Hester says his team needs to show more fight…

Cut 16 (09) “…really fast”

The Bulldogs conclude the regular season tomorrow when they host U-TEP at 2 PM.

03.07.25
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LRN PM Newscall March 7

A Doyline couple is facing 72 counts of aggravated animal cruelty after finding a dozen dogs abandoned on a rural road and many more living in rough conditions at the husband and wife’s home.  Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

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One suspect in the hazing-related death of a Southern University student has turned himself in, and others are expected to follow suit. 23-year-old Caleb McCray is charged with manslaughter and felony hazing. Andrew Greenstein has more.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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A Doyline couple faces 72 counts of aggravated animal cruelty after deputies linked them to the abandonment of over 12 dogs on a rural road. 68-year-old Alan Crowley and 58-year-old Kimberly Crowley were arrested at their mobile home, where authorities found approximately 60 more dogs living in inhumane conditions. Some were confined in overcrowded cages without food or water. Sheriff Jason Parker says they were selling the dogs online without a license…

Cut 3 (12) “…as a breeder” 

The abandoned dogs were captured and taken to a veterinarian before being placed with a rescue group. Deputies ensured the remaining animals at Crowley’s home received food and water, with LaMa Rescue stepping in to assist. Parker says it’s a bad situation.

Cut 4 (15) “…goats, lanb”

Parker says the dogs are in the process of getting check and then hopefully adopted by loving families…

Cut 5 (09) “…new homes.”

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Baton Rouge Police gave an update on the death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson. Chief Thomas Morse says the 20-year-old student and Human Jukebox member died of repeated punches to the chest while pledging to the Omega Psi Phi fraternity, and one suspect is under arrest.

Cut 6 (10) “…hazing and manslaughter.”

Morse says criminal charges are forthcoming against several additional fraternity members. Southern University President Dennis Shields says the Baton Rouge campus chapter of Omega Psi Phi is ordered to cease all activities, and other fraternities on campus are also affected.

Cut 7 (10) “…the academic year.”

Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards implored the school – and the city – to do better.

Cut 8 (09) “…make better decisions.”

McCray’s attorney, Dr. Phillip Robinson, says he has not seen evidence strong enough to support the charges against his client.

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The good news – it’s crawfish season. The bad news – it’s crawfish theft season. And crawfish harvesters are working diligently to prevent thieves from making off with their hauls. Paul Zaunbrecher, a crawfish farmer in Acadia Parish, says the best way to stop crawfish theft is not to leave their sacks unattended.

Cut 9 (09)  “…they’re put down.”

Zaunbrecher says another way to accomplish this is to use some strategy in the order of how they catch their crawfish.

Cut 10 (14) “…behind the truck.”

Some sophisticated crawfish thieves will steal the crawfish from the traps during overnight hours. Zaunbrecher says drastic situations call for drastic measures.

Cut 11 (07) “…running the trap.”

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LSU football has hired a familiar name to be their new defensive line coach. Former All-American defensive tackle for the Tigers Kyle Williams will replace Bo Davis, who left last week to be a part of the new coaching staff with the Saints. Williams college teammate, Marlon Favorite, is excited about the hire…

Cut 12 (07) “…Kyle Williams..easy.”

Williams was an all-American in 2005 and played on the Tigers 2003 national championship team. He went on to play 13 seasons with the Buffalo Bills in the NFL. Williams was Ruston High’s defensive coordinator from 2020 to 2024 and Favorite believes Williams can coach on the college level…

Cut 13 (10)  “…right technique.”

Williams will be LSU’s sixth different defensive line coach in the last six seasons. Favorite hopes Williams can bring stability…

Cut 14 (12) “…for awhile.”

LSU begins spring football on Saturday.

03.07.25
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11:40 LRN Sportscast

Former star LSU defensive tackle Klye Williams has reportedly been hired as the Tigers new defensive line coach. Williams was an all-American player for the Tigers in 2005, played on the 03 national championship team and went on to play 13 seasons with the Buffalo Bills in the NFL. Williams was Ruston High’s defensive coordinator from 2020 to 2024 and his former teammate at LSU, Marlon Favorite, says Williams can certainly coach on the college level…

Cut 13 (10) “…right technique”

Spring football beings tomorrow for the Tigers and Williams is expected to be on the practice field and overseeing defensive line drills.

Dennis Skains is leaving Cecilia after leading the Bulldogs to a state championship last December. Skains is taking an assistant head coaching job at East Ascension.

 

LSU’s most experienced pitcher will not pitch this weekend in the series against North Alabama. Gavin Guidry continues to nurse a mid-body injury and Coach Jay Johnson hopes Guidry can be ready for SEC play which starts next week.

Cut 20 (16) “….have all pitches”

First pitch against North Alabama is at 6:30.

Louisiana Tech will host South Alabama for a weekend series starting at 4 PM. The Ragin Cajuns will host 21st ranked Dallas Baptist. U-L Lafayette is 6-and-7 on the year. ULM will attempt to snap a four-game losing streak when the Warhawks host UT Arlington.

McNeese is at Houston Christian. Both teams are 3-and-0 in league play and Northwestern State hosts U-I-W.

03.07.25
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8:30 LRN Newscast

A federal hearing will take place today in Baton Rouge where arguments will be made that the use of nitrogen gas to carry out an execution amounts to cruel and unusual punishment. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says Alabama is the only other state that uses nitrogen hypoxia….

Cut 5 (08) “….during the procedure”

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill says the courts have not stood in the way of Alabama using nitrogen gas and the state is planning to use that method on death row inmate Jessie Hoffman on March 18th.

Yesterday was a big day for Venture Global’s LNG plant in Plaquemines Parish as officials announced an 18-billion dollar expansion for the export facility. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright says the fastest growing source of energy is natural gas and Louisiana plays a major role…

Cut 15 (13) “…(cheering).”

 

LSU Graduate and Lafayette native Kate Williams owner of Kate’s Ice Cream in Portland Oregon has won Best Vegan Ice Cream Shop in the US

Cut 2 (28) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

LSU football has hired a familiar name to be their new defensive line coach. Kyle Williams was an all-american defensive tackle for the Tigers in 2005 and he was on the 2003 national championship team. Most recently he was the defensive coordinator at Ruston High School.

And after leading Cecilia to a state championship in football last December, Dennis Skains is leaving as head coach of the Bulldogs to be an assistant at East Ascension.

03.07.25
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7:30 LRN Newscast

A hearing takes place in federal court in Baton Rouge today aimed at halting the execution of Jessie Hoffman. Colleen Crain reports.

Cut 1 (36) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

A Southern grad has reportedly been arrested and charged with manslaughter in the death of a Southern University student who died during a suspected hazing incident that took place at a warehouse off campus. Officials say 20-year-old Caleb Wilson died after he was punched in the stomach. Caleb McCray has been charged with hazing and manslaughter.

Two members of President Donald Trump’s cabinet were in Plaquemines Parish yesterday to announce an 18-billion dollar expansion of a liquefied natural gas plant south of Myrtle Grove. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says American energy dominance is back…

Cut 16 (11) “…all of you”

Wright says in the next several years, Louisiana will likely export more LNG than any nation on Earth.

A bill has been filed for the upcoming legislative session that would prohibit the use of fluoride in public water systems. Covington Senator Patrick McMath says a study found fluoride concentration that exceeds 1.5 milligrams per liter can cause health issues. Tulane epidemiology professor Felicia Rabito says McMath’s reasoning doesn’t add up, pointing out the current EPA standard is point-seven milligrams per liter.

Cut 9 (12)  “…adverse health outcomes.”

03.07.25
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6:45 LRN Sportscast

LSU is reportedly hiring former all-american Kyle Williams as its new defensive line coach. Williams was on the 2003 LSU national championship team, an All-SEC performer the next two season and then played 13 seasons in the NFL, making six pro bowls. He most recently was the defensive coordinator at Ruston High School, helping the Bearcats win a state title in 2023.

Dennis Skains just led Cecilia High School to a state championship in football but Skains is leaving the Bulldogs to be an assistant coach at East Ascension.

LSU baseball begins a weekend series tonight against North Alabama. Coach Jay Johnson says junior relief pitcher Gavin Guidry is still not ready to take the mound as he continues to recover from back-mid-body injury…

Cut 19 (17) “….we’re gonna do”

 

The LSU women’s basketball team will face Florida in the quarterfinals of the SEC tournament tonight. The Lady Tigers will be without first-team All-SEC guard Flau’Jae Johnson as she battles shin inflammation. Lady Tigers color analyst Shaeeta Williams says coach Kim Mulkey won’t risk her star’s health for the conference tournament.

Cut 17 (19)  “…sleep about.”

In the Sun Belt women’s tournament, the Cajuns were eliminated with a two point loss to Marshall. The Lady Techsters fell to New Mexico State in regular season action, 87 to 80. The Louisiana Tech men only scored 19 points and lost to New Mexico State 67 to 55.

In the girls state basketball tournament…Huntington and Parkway advanced to their respective state title games.

03.07.25
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6:30 LRN Newscast

Venture Global announces an 18-billion-dollar expansion to its liquefied natural gas export facility in Plaquemines Parish.

Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Kace Keischnick.”

Mamou’s Police Chief Pat Hall told the city council that he had concerns about the location of the Mardi Gras Zydeco event which ended abruptly on Tuesday when a gunman killed two people and injured 14 others. Hall recommended the event be moved to a more secure location. During a February city council meeting, the town’s attorney said more resources should be brought in.

 

In the upcoming legislative session, there will be an attempt to ban fluoride in drinking water throughout the state. One of the co-authors of the pre-field bill, Covington Senator Patrick McMath points to a study that found that fluoride concentration that exceeds 1.5 milligrams per liter can cause health issues.

Cut 8 (10) “…measures during childhood.”

And McMath says the study shows that it can also cause Alzheimer’s Disease in adults. But many health experts say fluoride in the drinking water reduce tooth decay, and protects people who don’t have regular dental care.

An LSU grad from Lafayette who owns an ice cream shop in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized as having the best Vegan Ice cream shop in the United States by Veg News. Kate Williams says it was a surprise and honor.

Cut 11 (06) “…very grateful”

Williams says all her ice cream is vegan, made with coconut milk, and all made in-house and she says many people can’t tell the difference between vegan ice cream and ice cream made with dairy milk.

03.06.25
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LRN PM Newscall March 6

St. Tammany Parish investigators need your help in identifying human remains found more than 40 years ago. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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The two teenagers killed in Tuesday’s mass shooting at a Mardi Gras celebration in Mamou have been identified. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

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Another Carnival season has come and gone in Louisiana. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says it was good to see the severe weather on Tuesday did not damper the spirits across south Louisiana, even though parades times were moved up and two major parades in New Orleans were shortened.

Cut 3 (12) “…get home safely” 

Nungesser says looking at New Orleans there were only a few incidents in the city but mainly went off without any major incidents along the parade routes.

Cut 4 (07) “…a black eye”

Looking outside of New Orleans, Nungesser says they have seen more out of sate visitors in cities outside of New Orleans year after year looking for more family-friendly affordable Carnival experiences.

Cut 5 (14) “…Morgan City, Ruston.”

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A man whose remains were discovered back in 1984 is still unidentified, and the coroner in St. Tammany Parish needs your help. Hunters found the remains below the I-59 bridge on the bank of the West Pearl River near the Mississippi state line. Coroner Dr. Christopher Tape says exactly when the man died is unclear.

Cut 6 (09) “…your family history.”

Dr. Tape says even though only the bones remained, through genetic genealogy, investigators were able to establish some characteristics.

Cut 7 (06) “…when he died.”

Tape says the circumstances surrounding the man’s final moments are unclear.

Cut 8 (06) “…who just disappeared.”

Tape says while they’re not ruling out murder, it’s unlikely that foul play was involved, given the lack of evidence of any injuries before death. He says there was a pocket watch and a bell with the body, and the skull had an extra tooth.

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Clocks spring forward an hour this weekend and its a great time to check smoke alarms too. That’s according to State Fire Marshal spokesperson Ken Pastorick who says smoke alarms are proven to save lives and that’s what happened last Saturday in Hammond.

Cut 9 (13)  “…minimal damage.”

Pastorick says if 66-year-old Clifford Walker didn’t have working smoke alarms, there’s a good chance he and his five-year-old godchild would not have made it out alive after a first in the attic got out of control. He says last year 73 people died in residential fires in Louisiana, and only in three cases there were working smoke alarms.

Cut 10 (13) “…save your life.”

Pastorick suggest monthly testing your smoke alarm and replacing them if they are older than ten year.  HE also urges family s to practice a home escape plan that has two ways to exit a room and have an outdoor meeting are.

Pastorick syas if you dont have a smoke alarm and cant afford one then Operation Save-a-Life can help.

Cut 11 (10) “…smoke alarm installation.”

You can get more information and register for a smoke alarm at LASFM-dot-org.

03.06.25
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12:30 LRN Newscast

Small Business owners are urging lawmakers to focus on tax reform in the upcoming legislative session. Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

A Pearl Harbor survivor from Louisiana has died at the age of 102. Jessie Alton Mahaffey of Many was stationed on the battleship USS Oklahoma when on December 7th 1941 when it was attacked by Japanese bombers. Mahaffey was born in Florien and joined the United States Army right out of high school in 1941. Funeral services are this Saturday in Many.

A man whose remains were discovered back in 1984 is still unidentified, and the coroner in St. Tammany Parish needs your help. Hunters found the remains below the I-59 bridge on the bank of the West Pearl River near the Mississippi state line. Coroner Dr. Christopher Tape says exactly when the man died is unclear.

Cut 6 (09) “…your family history.”

Dr. Tape says even though only the bones remained, through genetic genealogy, investigators were able to establish some characteristics. They believe he’s mixed race, but he was anywhere from 18 to 40 when he died.

It’s a reacquaintance of sorts – Cleo Fields is back on Capitol Hill as a congressman for the first time in 28 years. If Congress seems much more polarized to you now compared to back then, Fields says you’re exactly right.

Cut 12 (08) “…to come back.”