Author Archives: Jeff Palermo

10.23.17
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11:40 LRN Sportscast October 23

According to ESPN Stats and Info, the Saints are the first team in history to win four straight games after starting the season 0-2. New Orleans won its fourth straight yesterday beating Green Bay 26-17. The Black and Gold are 4-and-2 and in first place in the NFC South with a winnable game coming up this Sunday against the Chicago Bears. Head Coach Sean Payton on the position of his team…
cut 20 (16) “….this game”
The Bears have won two in a row as they defeated Carolina 17-3, even though Chicago threw the ball only seven times yesterday.

The Pelicans caputured their first win of the season last night as New Orleans held off the Lakers 119-112. Anthony Davis had 27 points, 17 rebounds, three steals and three blocked shots.

LSU’s Derrius Guice is the first running back in the SEC history to rush for over 250 yards in three different games. Guice had 276 yards and one touchdown in Saturday’s 40-24 victory over Ole Miss. Head Coach Ed Orgeron say he was anticipating a big game from his superstar back…
Cut 17 (15) “we did”
LSU is off this Saturday and the Tigers will play Alabama on November 4th.

The Bulldogs will look to rebound at Rice this Saturday after a tough home loss to Southern Miss. La Tech led by eight points with 1:23 left in regulation, but lost to the Golden Eagles 34-27 in double overtime.

Grambling has won seven in a row as the Tigers defeated Alcorn State 41-14. Devante Kincade threw for 268 yards and two scores and linebacker De’Arius Christmas had 14 tackles, a sack and forced fumble and both players were named SWAC Players of the Week.

10.22.17
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LRN AM Newscall October 23

The National Young Driver Survey shows the number of teens involved in fatal car crashes has dropped 53-percent in Louisiana over the last 10 years. Emelie Gunn has more…

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The Republican state Treasurer candidate says he wants to look out for Louisiana, but he needs the voters to get out on November 18. Kelley Ray has the story…

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Louisiana’s Republican congressional delegation says its goal is to pass a tax reform bill this year that will lead to lower taxes. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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This past weekend’s cold front has brought even cooler temperatures to Louisiana.  State Climatologist Barry Keim says it really feels like fall today…

Cut 4  (09) “beautiful day.”

Keim says this is just the start to what will be a relief from the above normal temperatures we saw last week…

Cut 5  (13)  “the 70s.”

Keim says we will run a little cooler than normal for this time of year, but it will warm up in time for the weekend. Keim says once we turn the corner we will go into a warming trend with temperatures climbing back above normal by the end of the week.

Cut 6 (10) “our tigers”

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The number of teens involved in fatal car crashes went down 53-percent in Louisiana over a ten-year period from 2005 to 2015. That’s according to the National Young Driver Survey. State Farm spokesperson Kip Diggs says car crashes are the number one killer of teenagers. He says the biggest contributing factor to the decrease is graduated driver’s licensing laws.

Cut 7 (10)  “to 18”

Diggs says the roads aren’t as dangerous because kids have more restrictions like cell phone and nighttime driving restrictions. He says this has led to parents being more involved in the driving process.

Cut 8 (10) “the phone”

Diggs says with the improvements with seat belts and vehicles, he expects this number of fatal crashes with drivers of all ages to go down. He says it all starts with adding more steps before teens can get a driver’s license.

Cut 9 (09)  “the road”

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The two candidates in the State Treasurer’s runoff face the challenge of getting people out to vote in the November 18 election. Former state representative John Schroder is up against Democrat Derrick Edwards. Schroder knows another low turnout election is coming.

Cut 10 (13)  “attracted to.”

Just over 13 percent of registered voters participated in the October 14th election. Schroder says if elected, he’ll push for smaller state government.

Cut 11 (12) “public trust.”

The former Covington Representative served the last ten years in the state legislature. He says in that time, the financial scene has changed and could necessitate differences in the way the Treasurer’s office dictates future budgets and how revenues are generated.

Cut 12 (09) “more taxes”

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The Louisiana Republican congressional delegation believes tax reform legislation can be passed this year. U.S. Senator John Kennedy says a bill has yet to be drafted, but he supports an across the board personal income tax cut, starting with the middle class…

Cut 13 (11) “go up.”  (2x)

Congressman Clay Higgins from St. Landry Parish says Republicans are also pushing to simplify the tax code, so that most taxpayers can file their taxes on one sheet of paper…

Cut 14 (07) “very simply.”

Will there be a roadblock put up by Democrats?  Senior Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy says President Trump has indicated he is willing to make some concessions to see this tax proposal become reality…

Cut 15 (10) “class families.”

Cassidy says no matter how the tax reform package passes, getting it done quick is of up most importance to Republicans…

Cut 16  (08)     “tax planning.”

The first step was taken last week when Senate Republicans passed a four-trillion-dollar budget plan, which cuts spending over the next decade by five-trillion-dollars.

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LSU’s Derrius Guice is the first running back in the SEC history to rush for over 250 yards in three different games. Guice had 276 yards and one touchdown in Saturday’s 40-24 victory over Ole Miss. Head Coach Ed Orgeron say he was anticipating a big game from his superstar back…

Cut 17 (15)  “we did”

The victory moved LSU’s record to 6-2, 3-1 in the SEC. They get a week off before they play top ranked Alabama in Tuscaloosa on November 4th. Orgeron says his guys will be ready… 

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The Saints overcame a few 1st half mistakes to win their fourth straight a 26-17 victory over the Green Bay Packers. New Orleans Quarterback Drew Brees bounced back from two first half interceptions and ended up throwing for 331 yards. Mark Ingram rushed for 105 yards and a score. Head Coach Sean Payton is glad they pulled out the victory despite the early turnovers…

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The Saints have won four straight and they’ve moved to the top of the standings in the NFC South, with a winnable game coming up this Sunday against the Chicago Bears. Payton on the position of his team…

cut 20 (16)  “this game” 

 

10.21.17
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10:30 LRN Newscast October 21

Employment numbers released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission find the state has added nearly 15-thousand non-farm jobs over the last last year. And the state’s unemployment rate has dropped slightly to five-point-one percent. The leisure and hospitality sector continues to be one of the fastest growing job sectors.

A federal lawsuit has been filed to stop the removal of a Confederate monument at the Caddo Parish Courthouse. The legal action comes after the Caddo Parish Commission voted to remove the statue from where it currently stands. Commissioner Louis Johnson voted for the monument’s removal and he says he can’t control what the courts will do…
cut 9 (09) “…respect and integrity…
The lawsuit was filed by the Shreveport Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, which owns the monument and they claim the statute is on private property.

After a pair of victories over teams ranked in the Top 25, LSU visits Ole Miss tonight. The Tigers are looking for their first win in Oxford since 2011. The Rebels are coming off their first SEC win, a 57-35 victory over Vanderbilt. Kick-off is at 6:15.

Two big games in Lincoln Parish. At two o’ clock, Grambling hosts Alcorn State in a matchup of the two best teams in the SWAC and tonight Southern Miss visits Louisiana Tech. The Bulldogs need to win to stay alive for a Conference USA western division title.

The Saints look for their first four game winning streak since 2013 when they visit the Green Bay Packers tomorrow. The Saints have forced nine turnovers in the prior three games and have found their running game. Quarterback Drew Brees says the team is heading in the right direction…
Cut 11 (11) “bit more.”
Kickoff is at noon.

10.21.17
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09:30 LRN Newscast October 21

The state health department now reports 125 cases of gastrointestinal illness from a chicken and sausage jambalya at a softball team’s fundraiser in Caldwell Parish. Thirty-seven people have been hospitalized. Health officials are still trying to determine if a death that was reported is associated with the salmonella outbreak. Also, health investigators have found a second bacteria associated with raw meat and poultry in stool samples from those who became ill.

The Caddo Parish Commission is facing a federal lawsuit after voting to approve the removal of a Confederate monument on the grounds of the parish courthouse. Rex Dukes has been a vocal supporter of keeping the monument where it currently stands…
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A Shreveport TV station reports a majority of the public present for Thursday’s vote were in support of the monument’s removal.

Jefferson Parish authorities have recovered the body of a Texas man who was killed Sunday in an explosion on an oil rig in Lake Pontchartrain. Interim Sheriff Joe Lopinto says 44-year-old Timothy Morrison’s body was found on the shoreline, about three miles or so from the damaged platform. The cause of the blast is still under investigation. Seven others were injured, three critically.

Robert Myer has resigned as the mayor of New Roads. Myer just reached a plea deal with prosecutors on allegations that he misused city-issued credit cards. Myer pleaded no contest to one count of malfeasance in office and must pay back the city for any outstanding balances owed for personal charges made with the city credit cards. He will avoid a year in jail.

There’s a marginal risk for severe weather in northwest Louisiana today. A strong cold front is heading towards Louisiana. Rain chances are high today and tomorrow and on Monday we’ll see high temperatures in the 70s.

10.21.17
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08:30 LRN Newscast October 21

The state health department has now identified 125 people with gastrointestinal illness as a result of a Salmonella outbreak from a bad pot of jambalya in Caldwell Parish. 37 people have been hospitalized. In their testing of stool samples, a second bacteria that’s commonly found on raw meat and poultry has also been identified.

Doctor David Holcombe, with the state office of public health, says make sure you cook chicken thorougly and don’t let it sit out…
cut 21 (11) “….prolifereate”
A death has been reported in this Salmonella outbreak. Health officials are still trying to determine if the death can be attributed to the outbreak.

24th ranked LSU goes after its third straight win tonight when they visit Ole Miss. The Rebels are 3-3 and coming off a 57-35 win over Vanderbilt.

Caddo Parish Commissioners vote to remove a Confederate monument and not all are happy. Don Molino has more…
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State Attorney General Jeff Landry announces the arrest of eight people in the Acadiana area on Medicaid welfare fraud charges. Landry says Medicaid fraud occurs when providers use the Medicaid program to obtain money they are not entitled to. He encourages residents to report Medicaid fraud or abuse to his office.
Cut 5 (10) “6885”

10.21.17
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07:30 LRN Sportscast October 21

LSU goes after its third striaght victory tonight when they visit Ole Miss. The Tigers rallied from 20 points down to beat Auburn 27-23 last week. Head Coach Ed Orgeron says they can’t afford to fall behind early to the Rebels…
Cut 12 (10) “start fast”
Kickoff is at 6:15.

There are two big games in Lincoln Parish today. Louisiana Tech hosts Southern Miss. The Golden Eagles are led by running back Ito Smith, who has 733 yards rushing and seven touchdowns. Kick-off is at 6 PM.

At two PM, Grambling hosts Alcorn State. Grambling beat the Braves in last year’s SWAC Championship game and the Tigers have won four of the last five games played between the two teams.

Also, 13th ranked South Florida is at Tulane, while ULM visits South Alabama.

The Saints three-game winning streak has put them in the hunt for an NFC South championship. They visit a wounded Green Bay Packers team tomorrow. Green Bay is without quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who was placed on injured reserve with a broken collarbone. New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees says his team has built up some confidence by winning its last three….
cut 10 (11) “…right direction”
Kick-off from Lambeau Field is at noon.

The Pelicans dropped to 0-and-2 on the season as they lost to Golden State 128 to 120. New Orleans had a 15 point first half lead, but the Warriors Klay Thompson hit seven three-pointers and finished with 31 points. Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins each had 35 for New Orleans who begin a three-game road trip on Sunday against the Lakers.

LSU basketball received a verbal commitment from four star prospect Darius Days. A six-seven forward from Gainesville, Florida.

10.20.17
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16:45 LRN Sportscast October 20

It’s LSU and Ole Miss tomorrow night in Oxford. The Tigers will face one of the best quarterbacks in the SEC in Shea Patterson. Patterson also has a good group of receivers to throw the ball to. A pass rush will a be key for LSU and Tigers Head Coach Ed Orgeron says edge rusher Arden Key could be poised for a big game…
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Key has been working to lose weight after missing much of preseason practice as he recovered from shoulder surgery.

There’s a lot of disappointment in Lafayette today after the Ragin Cajuns were blown out on national T-V. Arkansas State handed it to UL Lafayette last night beating the Cajuns 47-3 in the largest margin of victory in series history. U-L is now 3-4 overall, 2-and-2 in the Sun Belt.

Louisiana Tech is a slight favorite to beat Southern Miss on Saturday at Joe Aillet Stadium. The Bulldogs are 1-and-1 in Conference USA, while the Golden Eagles are 2-and-1, so this is really a must win, if La Tech wants to win the West Division.

ULM is a small underdog to South Alabama as that game will be played tomorrow in Mobile. Kickoff is at 4 PM. The Warhawks should have some success in the air as the Jaguars pass defense is ranked last in the Sun Belt.

Also on Saturday, Tulane welcomes 16th ranked South Florida to Yulman Stadium. The Green Wave are undefeated at home, while the Bulls have won all six of their games this season by two touchdowns or more.

In FCS action, 17th ranked Grambling State hosts Alcorn State at 2 Pm. Both teams are undefeated in SWAC play. 19th ranked McNeese hosts Incarnate Word for homecoming. And Northwestern State hosts 6th ranked Central Arkansas. The Bears are led by former Airline star Haden Hildebrand. He’s completed 68-percent of his passes this season and has 14 touchdowns and five interceptions.

10.20.17
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16:30 LRN Newscast October 20

The Caddo Parish Commission has voted seven to five to remove a Confederate monument that has stood in front of the courthouse for 111 years. A motion to put the issue up for a public vote failed. Gulf Coast Patriot Network’s Rex Dukes is upset the public will not have a say…
Cut 7 (08) “the council.”
A federal lawsuit has been filed to stop the removal of the monument.

Attorney General Jeff Landry says work by his Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has resulted in the arrests of eight people out of the Acadiana area. Landry says the individuals arrested submitted time sheets and service logs for Medicaid services, while working other jobs….
cut 4 (11) “…run efficiently”
Landry says if you suspect Medicaid fraud, contact his office.

A Prairieville man has been arrested in connection to a Thursday morning shooting that left one man dead and critically injured another in Ascension Parish. Chief Deputy Bobby Webre says detectives believe 46-year-old David Foreman Jr. opened fire on the victims in their home, but more arrests are possible.
Cut 13 (10) “violent act”
61-year-old Byron Hayes died from injuries, while 70-year-old Douglas Tillotson is in the hospital.

The Saints are looking for their first four game winning streak since 2013 when they visit the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. New Orleans finished with a winning record that year and quarterback Drew Brees says it remains to be seen if this team will make the playoffs
Cut 10 (11) “right direction.”

10.20.17
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LRN PM Newscall October 20

Caddo Parish Commissioners vote to remove a Confederate monument and not all are happy.  Don Molino has more…

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It was a violent night in Baton Rouge as a 56-year-old woman was fatally shot while stopped at an intersection and a 17-year-old was found shot to death in a park. Emelie Gunn has more…

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Eight people were arrested in Acadiana on multiple charges of Medicaid welfare fraud. Attorney General Jeff Landry says there is a tremendous amount of abuse in Louisiana and his office will continue to fight to root out welfare fraud. He says Louisiana spends 14 billion dollars a year under the Medicaid expansion.

Cut 3 (10) “are spending”

The individuals arrested were allegedly submitting time sheets and service logs for Medicaid services while working other jobs. Landry says we need to save these taxpayer dollars for services Louisiana needs, like new roads and higher education.

Cut 4  (11) “run efficiently” 

Landry says Medicaid fraud occurs when providers use the Medicaid program to obtain money they are not entitled to. He encourages residents to report Medicaid fraud or abuse to his office.

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The Caddo Parish Commission has voted seven to five to remove a Confederate monument that has stood in front of the courthouse for 111 years.  Commissioner Louis Johnson voted in favor of removal.  Johnson says he cast his vote based on his constituent’s feelings…

Cut 6 (12)  “to represent.”

A motion was made to put the issue up for a public vote, but that recommendation was voted down.  Gulf Coast Patriot Network’s Rex Dukes is upset the public is not being allowed to make the decision on keeping or removing the statue…

Cut 7 (08) “the council.” 

Dukes claims the Parish Council forced the vote through, not taking into account how others living outside of Shreveport felt about the issue.  He says the majority no longer rules…

Cut 8 (07) “way anymore.”

Dukes says a federal lawsuit has been filed to stop the removal of the monument, something Johnson and the full council expects.  Johnson says he can’t control what the courts will do…

Cut 9 (09) “and integrity” 

The lawsuit was filed by the Shreveport Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, which owns the monument and they claim the statute is on private property.

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The Saints are looking for their first four game winning streak since 2013 when they visit the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. New Orleans finished with a winning record that year and quarterback Drew Brees says it remains to be seen if this team will playoffs

Cut 10 (11) “right direction.”

The Saints have forced nine turnovers during the three-game winning streak and New Orleans has found a running game, rushing for 193 yards in last week’s win over Detroit. Brees says the team is heading in the right direction….

Cut 11 (11) “bit more” 

LSU goes after its third striaght victory on Saturday when they visit Ole Miss. The Tigers rallied from 20 points down to beat Auburn 27-23 last week. Head Coach Ed Orgeron says they can’t afford to fall behind early to the Rebels in Oxford…

Cut 12 (10) “start fast” 

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A Prairieville man has been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of one man and critically injuring another on Wednesday in Ascension Parish. Chief Deputy Bobby Webre says detectives arrested 46-year-old David Foreman Jr. last night. He says more arrests are possible.

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61-year-old Byron Hayes was found dead at a Prairieville home and 70-year-old Douglas Tillotson is currently in critical condition following the shooting. Webre says there is a possibility the shooting was drug related.

Cut 14 (10) “wasn’t good”

Foreman faces multiple charges including first degree murder, attempted first degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Webre says Foreman may face more charges and they are still activing investigating.

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10.20.17
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14:30 LRN Newscast October 20

Employment numbers released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission find the state has added nearly 15-thousand non-farm jobs over the last last year. And the state’s unemployment rate has dropped slightly to five-point-one percent. The leisure and hospitality sector continues to gain jobs.

A federal lawsuit has been filed to stop the removal of a Confederate monument at the Caddo Parish Courthouse. The legal action comes after the Caddo Parish Commission voted to remove the statue from where it currently stands. Commissioner Louis Johnson voted for the monument’s removal and he says he can’t control what the courts will do…
cut 9 (09) “…respect and integrity…
The lawsuit was filed by the Shreveport Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, which owns the monument and they claim the statute is on private property.

The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s office announces the arrest of 46-year-old David Foreman of Prairieville. He’s accused of killing 61-year-old Byron Hayes and leaving a 70-year-old man in critical condition as a result of a shooting at a home on Tillotson Road. Chief Deputy Bobby Webre says the case is still under investigation….
cut 15 (10) “…people involved”
Webre says there’s a possibility the shooting was drug related.

Eight people were arrested in Acadiana on multiple charges of Medicaid welfare fraud. Attorney General Jeff Landry says there is a tremendous amount of abuse in Louisiana and his office will continue to fight to root out welfare fraud. He says Louisiana spends 14 billion dollars a year under the Medicaid expansion.
Cut 3 (10) “are spending”