Author Archives: Jeff Palermo

02.20.25
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11:40 LRN Sportscast

Multiple media outlets are reporting that Saints head coach Kellen Moore has hired Doug Nussmeier as his offensive coordinator. Nussmeier is following Moore to the Big Easy as both were in Philadelphia last season, helping the Eagles win the Super Bowl. They will work to improve an offense ranked 30th in total yards last season.

LSU defensive coordinator Blake Baker told on-3-dot-com that linebacker Harold Perkins will play the STAR position. By playing the star position, Perkins will be asked to rush the passer and play in coverage. Attempts to play him at inside linebacker did not work out.

A big hockey game tonight as the USA takes on Canada in the 4 Nations Face-off championship. Governor Landry tweeted about it and in his post, the governor says it’s time for Louisiana to have an NHL team. ESPN reported  a group met with NHL officials about bringing an expansion team to NOLA.

Suspended LSU running back Trey Holly will stand trial July 7th for his alleged role in a shooting that injured two people in his hometown of Farmerville last February. Holly is facing one felony count of illegal use of a weapon or dangerous instrumentality. His attorney, Mike Small, says he and his client are happy a trial date is set.

Cut 10 (08) “…and always maintained.”

Holly has not been able to participate in team-related activities since his arrest, but Small says the all-time rushing leader in LHSAA history is still going to school at LSU.

The seventh ranked LSU women’s basketball team look to get back in the win column tonight after last Sunday’s loss to Texas. The Lady Tigers host Georgia at 8 PM. Aneesah Morrow is listed as questionable with an undisclosed injury on the injury report.

 

Also at 8 PM tonight, the Louisiana Tech men’s team begins a three-game road trip tonight at Middle Tennessee.

02.20.25
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10:30 LRN Newscast

At this hour, the Landry Administration is presenting a proposed budget for next fiscal year to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee. Landry says his budget proposal reduces state spending by up to one billion dollars, but the plan is to still make investments on key infrastructure projects and work to lower the state income tax…

Cut 7 (11) “,….these goals”

The Louisiana Legislature will spend the next several months amending the bill before approving a budget is approved in June.

U-S Senator Bill Cassidy, who is also a doctor, opposes the Louisiana Department of Health’s new policy of no longer promoting mass vaccinations. Cassidy says sometimes it’s a long wait to see a pediatrician and vaccine fairs can keep a child from having to miss school and a mother from missing work…

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The 481 workers set to lose their jobs due to the shutdown of International Paper Red River mill in Campti can receive help from the Louisiana Workforce Commission’s Rapid Response Team

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A big hockey game tonight as the USA takes on Canada in the 4 Nations Face-off championship. Governor Landry tweeted about it and in his post, the governor says it’s time for Louisiana to have an NHL team. ESPN has reported  a group met with NHL officials about bringing an expansion team to NOLA.

02.20.25
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8:30 LRN Newscast

The Landry Administration will offer up a spending plan for next fiscal year to state lawmakers later this morning and Governor Landry says it contains up to a billion dollars in fewer state dollars. Landry says despite a reduction in state spending, Louisiana will continue to look at tax savings and make key investments…

Cut 8 (11) “….sewer systems”

The Legislature will spend the next several months making changes to the spending plan, before approving a budget in June.

The Louisiana Workforce Commission’s Rapid Response Team is in Natchitoches Parish to assist the 481 workers that will soon be out of a job because of the closure of International Paper Red River mill in Campti. LWC Secretary Susanna Schowen says mobile centers are open in Natchitoches and Campti today and tomorrow…

Cut 4 (09) “…do some training.”

Schowen says they also can help with application assistance, resume writing and can provide career counseling.

A trial date is set for a suspended LSU running back in connection with a shooting a year ago. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The number of reported assaults at the state’s youth detention centers are on the decline. The Office of Juvenile Justice says between 2023 and 2024 there was a 41-percent decrease in youth-on-staff assaults and a 20-percent decrease in youth-on-youth assaults and threats. Officials say the opening of the new Swanson Center for Youth in Monroe has helped reduce violence because it has better security features than the older facilities.

02.20.25
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7:30 LRN Newscast

The 481 workers set to lose their jobs due to the shutdown of International Paper Red River mill in Campti can receive help from the Louisiana Workforce Commission’s Rapid Response Team

Cut 1 (36) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

Hockey in New Orleans? ESPN’s Kevin Weekes reports a group met with NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly about bringing an expansion team to New Orleans. It’s unknown who from the state of Louisiana met with the National Hockey League. The New Orleans Brass, a minor league hockey team, was the last professional hockey team to play in the Big Easy and that was 2002.

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy voted to confirm Robert F Kennedy, a vaccine skeptic, as the new Secretary of Health and Human Services, but he doesn’t like the Louisiana’s Department of Health’s new policy of no more mass vaccination events. Cassidy says LDH’s announced policy on immunizations ignores the reality of people’s lives…

Cut 14 (16) “….have gotten otherwise”

Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham says a decision to get a vaccine should be made between a patient and their personal doctor.

A trial date of July 7th has been set for suspended LSU running back Trey Holly. Holly faces charges for his alleged role in a shooting that wounded two people. That shooting occurred just over a year ago in his hometown of Farmerville. Holly’s attorney, Mike Small, says having a trial 17 months after an event like that is normal…

Cut 12 (10) “…in this case”

02.20.25
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6:45 LRN Sportscast

A trial date is set for a suspended LSU running back in connection with a shooting a year ago. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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SEC and Big Ten athletic directors met in New Orleans yesterday to discuss the future of the college football playoff, which is expected to expand to 14 to 16 teams for 2026. No firm decisions have been made. But based on reports, there seems to be agreement that seeding needs to change. Get rid of the automatic byes and seed teams 1 through 12 based on their ranking.

Kevin Weekes of ESPN says a group has been met with NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly about bringing a professional hockey team to New Orleans. It’s unknown who exactly met with NHL officials. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has not publicly committed to the idea of expanding to 33 teams, but it’s believed the league would like to have a team in the Phoenix area again.

It was just too cold for LSU baseball to play at Nicholls last night. So the two teams will play in Baton Rouge on Monday instead. Instead of the Tigers hosting the Colonels on April eighth. That game will now be played in Thibodaux

Tulane and Southeastern Louisiana played in those miserable conditions yesterday and the Green Wave won five to three to improve 4-and-0.

Basketball…the ULM men’s team fell to 7-and-21 on the season with a loss to Texas State 80 to 63.

The seventh ranked LSU Lady Tigers host Georgia tonight. Double-double machine Aneesah Morrow is listed as questionable on the SEC injury report. She hasn’t missed a game in four seasons.

02.20.25
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6:30 LRN Newscast

Senator Bill Cassidy is criticizing the Louisiana Department of Health for ending mass vaccination clinics. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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A very cold morning in Louisiana as low temperatures are the in mid to the lows 20s and wind chills are in the teens and even lower in some areas. The real feel temperature is down to 12-degrees in Lafayette. Highs today will be in the 30s and 40s today and then another cold morning tomorrow.

 

Governor Jeff Landry says his proposed budget for next fiscal year reduces the amount of state funds by up to a billion dollars from the current fiscal year. Landry says the state spending plan continues the trend of decreasing the overall amount of money the state spends…

Cut 7 (11) “…these goals.”

Today, Commissioner of Administration Taylor Barras will provide state lawmakers with more specifics of the budget proposal.

The Louisiana Workforce Commission’s Rapid Response Team is in Natchitoches and Campti today and tomorrow to help workers who will be laid off because of the closure of the International Paper Red River mill in Campti. L-W-C Secretary Susanna Schowen…

Cut 5 (09) “….what they choose”

Go to la-works-dot-net for more information.

02.19.25
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4:45 LRN Sportscast

Suspended LSU running back Trey Holly will stand trial July 7th  for his alleged role in a shooting that injured two people in his hometown of Farmerville last February. Holly is facing one felony count of illegal use of a weapon or dangerous instrumentality.  Holly has not been able to participate in team-related activities since his arrest, but he is still going to school at LSU, according to Small. If Holly is found not guilty, he’s expected to be reinstated.

LSU defensive coordinator Blake Baker told on-3-dot-com that linebacker Harold Perkins will play the STAR position. Perkins decided to return for his senior season after missing most of last season with a torn ACL. By playing the star position, Perkins will be asked to rush the passer and also play in coverage. Attempts to play him at inside linebacker have not worked out.

Saints Coach Kellen Moore has reportedly named assistant special teams coach Phil Galiano as the team’s new special teams coordinator, replacing Darren Rizzi who is now in Denver.

The LSU-Nicholls baseball game scheduled in Thibodaux tonight has been postponed because of the cold temperatures.

The Tigers won their fourth straight game to start the season yesterday by beating Southern 13 to 1. LSU continues to be excellent on the mound. Conner Ware started yesterday and threw three shutout innings. Coach Jay Johnson…

Cut 27 (15) “…today”

Zac Cowan also pitched yesterday, tossing three innings and allowing one unearned run. Johnson expects Cowan to be a versatile piece…

Cut 16 (20) “…our staff”

LSU’s next game is Friday versus Omaha.

02.19.25
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LRN PM Newscall February 19

Spring is right around the corner, but Louisiana is getting one more blast for arctic weather. LRN Meteorologist Bill Jacquemin…

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Democrat Davante Lewis is no longer the vice chairman of the Public Service Commission after using a vulgar slang on social medial towards Governor Jeff Landry.

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CBS News contributor and Louisiana native David Begnaud is launching a storytelling initiative highlighting college students who exemplify kindness, resilience, and community impact. Begnaud introduced his vision to representatives from Louisiana’s public and private colleges.

Cut 3 (12) “…for someone else.” 

Commissioner of Higher Education Kim Hunter Reed praised the project, emphasizing the opportunity to showcase students’ impactful work.

Cut 4 (12) “…first in this project.”

Begnaud, passionate about celebrating Louisiana’s people, encourages students to nominate peers who are making a meaningful impact. Begnaud says the initiative seeks stories that inspire and unite.

Cut 5 (09) “…makes storytelling memorable.”

Know a student with an extraordinary story? Nominate them by emailing deardavid@cbsnews.com.

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Brace yourself – brutally cold weather is coming back tonight. State Climatologist Jay Grymes says that will especially be the case in North Louisiana.

Cut 6 (07) “…across northern Louisiana.”

Grymes says while it will be coldest in North Louisiana, it will dip below freezing across the entire state tonight.

Cut 7 (09) “…to the coast.”

However, Grymes says we should not see a string of days on end of subfreezing temperatures.

Cut 8 (08) “…during the daytime.”

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For seventh consecutive year, the Humane Society of Louisiana is running a program that allows the public to adopt horses used in Mardi Gras parades.  H-S-L board member Rena Sweeney says the adoption program keeps the horses from possible being slaughtered after the carnival season….

Cut 9 (10)  “…just over 120 horses.”

As of now there are 19 horses available for adoption and interest is already high. Sweeney says adoption fees range from $650 to $1,500 and the horses ill likely need training.

Cut 10 (08) “…take into consideration.”

Sweeney says photos of the horses up for adoption are available at Mardi-gras-horses-dot-com.

Cut 11 (12) “…for their family.”

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The Public Service Commission votes to strip Davante Lewis of his vice chairmanship and install Eric Skrmetta into that role. The vote was three to two, right down party lines. The move comes after Lewis directed vulgar language towards Governor Landry on social media. During public comment prior to the vote, liberal activist Melissa Flournoy says Lewis’ should not be punished for his social media post.

Cut 12 (12) “…the vice chair.”

Lewis defended himself, saying he was not going to apologize for his remarks.

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Lewis, who is the lone black member on the PSC, said stripping him of his leadership role reeks of racism.

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Chairman Mike Francis said the decision to hold a vote to strip Lewis of his leadership role was his and his alone.

Lewis used an expletive towards Landry in response to the governor posting on “X” that new Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy was a major upgrade over his predecessor from the Biden administration.

02.19.25
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1:30 LRN Newscast

PSC member Davante Lewis has been removed as vice president of the five-member regulatory body for a social media post where he used a vulgar word in response to a post by Governor Jeff Landry. Lewis, who is the lone black member on the PSC, said stripping him of his leadership role reeks of racism.

Cut 14 (09) “…you to do.”

Chairman Mike Francis said the decision to hold a vote to strip Lewis of his leadership role was his and his alone. Erik Skrmetta is now the Vice-Chair.

The Humane Society of Louisiana is once again running a program that allows the public to adopt horses used in Mardi Gras parades. Humane Society board member Rena Sweeney says photos are available at Mardi-gras-horses-dot-com.

Cut 11 (12) “…for their family.”

There are 19 horses available for adoption and the adoption fees range from 650 to 15-hundred dollars.

Two groups are challenging Entergy’s plan to build three gas plants to power a Meta artificial intelligence data center in northeast Louisiana….

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It’s a cold day in Louisiana and State Climatologist Jay Grymes says nearly the entire state can expect temperatures below freezing Thursday and Friday morning…

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02.19.25
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11:40 LRN Sportscast

The LSU baseball team is 4-and-0 and they’ve won in lopsided fashion in each game. Yesterday, the Tigers defeated Southern 13 to 1 as Ethan Frey from Rosepine hit his first collegiate home run. Coach Jay Johnson was surprised that was Frey’s first home run at LSU…

Cut 26 (24) “…good player”

LSU will hit the road tonight as they will take Nicholls at 6:30. The Colonels fell to Omaha five to two last night to drop to two and two on the season.

The LSU men’s basketball team has its first SEC winning streak of the season as the Tigers won their second consecutive conference game with an 81 to 67 victory over South Carolina. Coach Matt McMahon is pleased with the team’s performance…

Cut 19 (21) “…made 13”

Cam Carter had 17 points and Mike Williams scored a season-high 13 points. The Tigers will host second ranked Florida on Saturday.

New Saints Head Coach Kellen Moore is zeroing in on an offensive coordinator, and it’s a name Louisiana football fans are very familiar with – Doug Nussmeier. Nussmeier is the father of LSU Q-B Garrett Nussmeier, Doug just won a Super Bowl ring as the quarterbacks coach for the Eagles