Author Archives: Jeff Palermo

08.24.18
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LRN PM Newscall August 24th

Preseason camp for LSU comes to close with some good news for the Tigers. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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 A new study shows the damaging effects of alcohol consumption were worse than previous reported. Matt Doyle has more.

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A veteran member of the governor’s office of homeland security and emergency preparedness will assist Hawaii government officials as they deal with flooding and brush fires from Hurricane Lane. GOHSEP spokesperson Mike Steele says Amy Dawson will act as a mass care coordinator in Hawaii

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Steele says when major natural disasters strike, emergency management officials in that state, usually look towards Louisiana for expertise…

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Hurricane Lane has already dropped over two feet of rain on the Big Island and the Category Two storm as of Friday afternoon is expected to impact Hawaii all weekend. Steele says Hawaii has dozens of shelters open and Dawson can help lead those operations.  He says the Aloha State may ask for the additional help

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A decision by the US District Court in Texas orders the IRS to repay Louisiana and five other states more than $839 million due to an unlawfully imposed fee on state Medicaid programs.  Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry says if the decision stands, the IRS will have to repay the state over $172 million.   Landry says fees were imposed on health insurance companies by the government for the influx of new customers.

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Landry says taxpayers should have never had to foot the bill for those fees.

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Landry says the ruling will protect the state from paying millions more in the future.

Cut 8 (08) “…for this year.”

The Louisiana Department of Health says it’s reviewing the ruling to determine what it could mean for the state.

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LSU’s defense is getting an added boost as highly touted cornerback Kristian Fulton has been reinstated effective immediately. He was serving a two-year suspension for tampering with a NCAA drug test. Head Coach Ed Orgeron delivered the good news following practice on Thursday

Cut 9 (10) “…proud of him.”

Athletic Director Joe Alleva argued Fulton actually violated a rule that carried a one-year suspension, instead of two and the NCAA agreed. Orgeron says during his time away from the football field, Fulton kept attending classes and practice and now has a chance to be a big part of the team…

Cut 10 (08) “…paid the price.”

The other big story at LSU camp is the battle for starting quarterback. Orgeron says he’s not opposed to playing both Joe Burrow and Brennan Myles in the regular season opener against Miami

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2.8 million people die globally every year from alcohol related deaths, that according to medical journal The Lancet. The study revealed nearly one in ten deaths of people 15 to 49 years old were alcohol related. Associate Director of the LSU Health Alcohol and Drug Abuse Center Nicholas Gilpin says it showcases all the ways consumption can cut your life short.

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The study determined alcohol was the seventh leading factor in premature deaths, and claims the damaging effects of alcohol consumption were far worse than what’s previously been reported. The final verdict was a call for increased regulations on alcohol consumption.

Gilpin says reducing alcohol related deaths is a difficult task, because consumption patterns can pass from generation to generation, evidenced by studies where animals were given free access to the drug.

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The paper ticked off the myriad ways that booze can break you down, and highlighted the effects the drug has on different age groups. Gilpin says each age group suffers differently from the side effects of binge, or prolonged alcohol consumption.

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Gilpin says the study revealed that there is no “safe” level of consumption, and that any consumption has potential to create health risks.

08.24.18
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14:30 LRN Newscast August 24

A veteran member of the governor’s office of homeland security and emergency prepardness will assist Hawaii government officials as they deal with flooding and brush fires from Hurricane Lane. GOHSEP spokesperson Mike Steele says Amy Dawson will act as a mass care coordinator in Hawaii…
cut 3 (09) “…few days”
Hurricane Lane has already dropped over two feet of rain on the Big Island and the Category Two storm is expected to impact Hawaii all weekend.

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry says the state’s Medicaid program could be refunded 172-million dollars if a court ruling in Texas stands. Louisiana is one of six states who filed suit claiming a fee paid to the I-R-S under the federal Affordable Care Act was unlawful and a federal judge agreed…
cut 8 (08) “…for this year”
The Louisiana Health Department says it’s trying to determine what the ruling means for Louisiana.

2.8 million people die globally every year from alcohol related deaths, that according to the medical journal The Lancet. The study revealed nearly one in ten deaths of people 15 to 49 years old were alcohol related. Associate Director of the LSU Health Alcohol and Drug Abuse Center Nicholas Gilpin says it showcases all the ways consumption can cut your life short.
Cut 12 (11) “traffic accdients”
Gilpin says the study revealed that there is no “safe” level of consumption.

LSU’s defense gets a boost as highly touted cornerback Kristian Fulton has been reinstated effective immediately. He was serving a two-year suspension for tampering with a NCAA drug test. Head Coach Ed Orgeron delivered the good news following practice on Thursday
Cut 9 (10) “…proud of him.”
Fulton is expected to start on a defense that is expected to be one of the best in the SEC.

08.24.18
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11:40 LRN Sportscast August 24th

LSU football has received an unexpected surprise as cornerback Kristian Fulton has been reinstated. The NCAA suspended Fulton last year for two seasons, because of drug test tampering. But Athletic Director Joe Alleva argued the rule Fulton violated called for just a one-year ban and the NCAA agreed after re-examining the case. Coach Ed Orgeron says during his time away from the football field, Fulton kept attending classes and practice and now has a chance to be a big part of the team…
Cut 10 (08) “…paid the price.”
The other big story at LSU camp is the battle for starting quarterback. A starter could be named Monday after Saturday’s final preseason scrimmage.

Saints Head Coach Sean Payton says he anticipates the starters playing into the second quarter in tomorrow night’s preseason game against the Chargers. Kick-off from Carson, California is at 7 PM.

Former LSU quarterback Justin McMillan has announced he’s transferring to Tulane. But Jonathan Banks is set to start for the Green Wave at QB this season, after starting 11 games a year ago. McMillan has two years of eligibility left.

Northwestern State is six days away from its season opener in football as the Demons visit Texas A-and-M to kickoff the 2018 season. First-year Demons head coach Brad Laird says two quarterbacks, Clay Holgorsen and Shelton Eppler, will play against the Aggies.

The LHSAA has ruled Hahnville quarterback Andrew Robison is ineligible for the 2018 season and his head coach, Nick Saltaformaggio, has been suspended for the first four games. Robison’s transfer from Vandebilt Catholic to Hahnville allegedly broke LHSAA rules. Hahnville has appealed.

It was announced today, the LSU men’s basketball team will tip off SEC play by hosting Alabama on January 8th. The Tigers will visit Kentucky February 12th.

08.24.18
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9:30 LRN Newscast August 24th

The state department of environmental quality has issued an Air Quality Alert. That means people with respiratory challenges should limit ther time outside today, because of unhealthy ozone levels. Environmental Scientist Manager Vivian Aucoin is asking the public to help reduce emissions…
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Smoke from California wildfires are contributing to the unhealthy air.

LSU football is adding to the fan experience with the creation of the Chute, which is an area on the south side of Tiger Stadium, where fans can purchase alcohol and watch the game on a big screen TV. Advocate Sports Columnist Scott Rabalais says A-D Joe Alleva has been looking at ways to make sure fans do not leave Tiger Stadium early..
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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife Fisheries has cited two men for allegedly killing an alligator out of season in St. Martin Parish. 26-year-old Jeremy Kibble of Lafayette and 31 year old Daniel Norton of New Iberia are facing hundreds of dollars in fines and possible jail time. LDWF’s Adam Einck says the two tried to pull a fast one on the agents who suspected suspicious activity…
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Be on the lookout for new TV and social media ads promoting tourism in the Bayou State….
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Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says the new advertising campaign features soul-feeding experiences unique to Louisiana.

08.24.18
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8:30 LRN Newscast August 24th

An Air Quality Action Day has been issued today, for the Baton Rouge, Shreveport and New Orleans areas. Increasing ozone concentrations as the result of higher temps and stagnant air will lead to unhealthy air quality for senstitive groups during the afternoon hours. The public can help reduce harmful emissions. DEQ Environmental Scientist Manager Vivian Aucoin says make less car trips.
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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has cited two men for killing an alligator out of season. 26-year-old Jeremy Kibble of Lafayette and 31-year-old Daniel Norton of New Iberia face hundreds of dollars in fines and possible jail time. L-D-W-F spokesperson Adam Einck says gators are highly regulated for a reason…
cut 9 (09) “…seriously”
The alleged alligator violations took place last week in St. Martin Parish.

Louisiana rolls out three new tourism videos designed to encourage tourists to visit Louisiana and Feed their soul. Matt Doyle has more.
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LSU cornerback Kristian Fulton has been reinstated. He was serving a two-year suspension for tampering with an NCAA drug test. He sat out last season, but Athletic Director Joe Alleva argued that the punishment should only be one season, based on the rule that was broken. The NCAA agreed after looking at the case again.

08.24.18
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7:30 LRN Newscast August 24th

The state department of environmental quality has issued an air quality alert for the Shreveport, Baton Rouge and New Orleans areas. D-E-Q is anticipating unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups during the afternoon hours, but the public can help by reducing emissions. Environmental Scientist Manager Vivian Aucoin says cut down on idling in your vehicle….
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Aucoin also says hold off on refueling your vehicle until after 7 PM.

The state tourism department has a new advertising campaign that attempts to convince out of state residents to visit Louisiana and Feed their Soul. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says part of the campaign will promote the state’s new movie trail…
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Civil Court Judge Piper Griffin has issued a temporary restraining order so two girls can return to Christ the King School in Jefferson Parish even though the Archdiocese of New Orleans says their braided hair extensions violates school policy. Another hearing will take place September sixth and the judge could make the injunction permanent.

LSU’s Death Valley has a new option for fans who want to maintain their buzz after a day of tailgating. Matt Doyle has the story.
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08.24.18
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6:45 LRN Sportscast August 24th

What a great suprise for the LSU football team. Highly touted cornerback Kristian Fulton has been reinstated by the NCAA effective immediately. He was serving a two-year suspension for tampering with a drug test. Head Coach Ed Orgeron delivered the good news at his post-practice press conference…
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The reason for the reinstatement, Athletic Director Joe Alleva argued Fulton actually violated a rule that carried a one-year suspension, instead of two and the NCAA agreed.

The LHSAA has suspended Hahnville head football coach Nick Saltaformaggio for the first four games of the season and Tigers Quarterback Andrew Robison has been ruled ineligible for the season. Apparently Robison’s transfer from Vandebilt Catholic to Hahnville broke LHSAA rules. Hahnville is appealing.

After mising nearly three weeks with a groin injury, Saints first round pick Marcus Davenport is back at practice. The rookie defensive end says he stayed sharp mentally during his time away from the field…
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Head Coach Sean Payton says Davenport has some catching up to do. Davenport should see some snaps on Saturday night in the preseason game against the Chargers.

Former LSU star Aaron Nola could be the front-runner to win the NL Cy Young after outdueling Max Scherzer yesterday afternoon in Washington. Nola struck out nine and threw eight shutout innings in a 2-0 Phillies win. The Baton Rouge native is now 15-3 with a 2.13 ERA.

The NCAA tournament selection committee will no longer use the R-P-I when it comes deciding who gets into the Big Dance or seeding for March Madness. Instead a new formula called the NCAA Evaluation Tool will be used. NET looks at game results, strength of schedule, scoring margin and net offensive and defensive efficiency.

08.24.18
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6:30 LRN Newscast August 24th

Louisiana launches a new ad campaign that encourages out of state residents to feed their soul in the Bayou State. The campaign includes three commercials showing visitors tearing into po’boys, dancing to zydeco, catching bass, and more. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says it’s aimed at maintaining the state’s record breaking tourism numbers.
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Nungesser says 47-million people visited Louisiana last year, which was nearly 500-thousand more than the year before.

New to Tiger Stadium this season, is an area called the “Chute.” It’s where fans can purchase and consume alcohol. Advocate Sports Columnist Scott Rabalais says it’s the first time LSU will all adult ticketholders to legally drink in Death Valley…
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The Chute be located on the south side of Tiger Stadium.

An Air Quality Action Day has been issued for today, which means the state department of environmental quality is encouraging residents to cut down on emissions. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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08.23.18
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16:45 LRN Sportscast August 23

Five LSU players are on the coaches preseason All-SEC team. Third-team selections are defensive lineman Rashard Lawrence and safety Grant Delpit. Offensive lineman Garrett Brumfield is on the second team and first-team selections are cornerback Greedy Williams and linebacker Devin White.

White says the Tigers have the nation’s top defensive coordinator Dave Aranda, who has opened up the playbook. Plus, he says the unit is filled with great players…
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White has talked with the media about playing a little running back this season, but Coach Ed Orgeron says that will not happen. Coach O also says he doesn’t have a problem playing both scholarship quarterbacks in the season opener against Miami, Joe Burrow and Myles Brennan.

Saints first round pick Marcus Davenport is back practicing in full pads after missing a good portion of training camp because of a groin injury. The rookie defensive end says he’s knocking a lot of rust off and getting his mind right to play…
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It remains to be seen if Davenport will play in Saturday’s preseason game versus the Los Angeles Chargers.

The LHSAA has ruled Hahnville quarterback Andrew Robison is ineligible for the upcoming season and the Tigers Head Coach Nick Saltaformaggio has been suspended for the first four games, because of alleged recruiting violations. Robison is a senior, who transferred from Vandebilt Catholic. Several in-state colleges are looking at Robison, who threw for 25-hundred yards and 30 touchdowns last season. The St. Charles Parish School system says they plan to appeal the ruling.

08.23.18
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11:40 LRN Sportscast August 23rd

The LSU Tigers enter the season ranked 25th in the AP preseason poll. LSU is usually ranked much higher at the beginning of the season. Defensive tackle Breiden Fehoko, who transferred in from Texas Tech, says the preseason ranking is extra motivation…
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The battle for starting quarterback between Joe Burrow and Brennan Myles remains tight. Coach Ed Orgeron says he has no problem playing both Burrow and Myles in the season opener against Miami.

And LSU has announced they will have a location on the ground level of Tiger Stadium, where fans 21 and older can purchase and drink beer. It’s called “The Chute” and it has TV screens to keep an eye on the game.
The Saints and Chargers have their second and last joint training camp practice today in Costa Mesa, California. Of course Drew Brees started his NFL career in San Diego and Brees says there are no hard feelings with Chargers Quarterback Phillip Rivers…
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New Orleans and now the Los Angeles Chargers meet in a preseason game on Thursday night.

There’s a great pitching matchup this afternoon in Major League Baseball. Former LSU star Aaron Nola and the Phillies visit the Nationals, who will send 16-game winner Max Scherzer to the mound. Both pitchers are front runners to win the N-L Cy Young Award.