Author Archives: Jeff Palermo

10.07.17
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17:30 Hurricane Nate Update October 7th

Nate still has it’s eyes on Louisiana.  The hurricane has not made it to land yet.  David Zelinsky with the National Hurricane Center says it appears it will arrive somewhere in extreme southeastern Louisiana…

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That landfall is expected around 8pm tonight.  Meanwhile, Governor John Bel Edwards will be watching for the aftereffects from Nate due to a possible 7 foot storm surge in New Orleans…

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A curfew will be in effect for New Orleans after 7pm.  Shelters are open in St. Charles, St. Tammanay, Tangipahoa and Washington Parishes.

10.07.17
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16:30 Hurricane Nate Update October 7th

Hurricane Nate continues marching toward the Gulf Coast.  Hurricane and storm surge warnings remain in effect from Grand Isle to the Alabama/Florida Border, including New Orleans and Lake Pontchartrain.  David Zelinsky with the National Hurricane Center says inland residents could see blustery conditions…

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Governor John Bel Edwards says the water is a danger residents need to be cautious of especially tonight…

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A curfew will be in effect for New Orleans after 7pm.  Nate will make landfall around 8pm as it continues to move north/northwest at 23 miles per hour.

10.07.17
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15:30 Hurricane Nate update October 7th

Hurricane Nate is expected to make landfall tonight around 7 in far southeast Louisiana or far southwest Mississippi as a category 2 hurricane.  At last report, the storm was located about 100 miiles south of the mouth of the Misissippi river moving north-northwest at 25 miles an hour.
There had been concern over possible heavy flooding in the New Orleans area but Governor John Bel Edwards says local authorities should have that under control…
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Meanwhile, a hurricane warning remains in effect for the greater New Orleans area, Lake Pontchartrain and from Grand Isle to the Alabama/Florida border.
10.07.17
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14:30 LRN Newscast October 7

According to the National Hurricane Center in Miami, as of one o’clock this afternoon Hurricane Nate was located at 27.6 degrees north, 88.9 west, or about 105 miles south of the mouth of the Mississippi River, moving north-northwest at 25 miles an hour. Maximum sustained winds are 90 miles an hour.  Tropical storm winds are expected to reach the mouth of the Mississippi River around 4 o’clock this afternoon with the eye of the storm reaching  us around 7 as a category two hurricane.
Governor John Bel Edwards says there is still time for Nate to move more toward Louisiana or more toward Mississippi and Alabama…
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A hurricane warning remains in effect from Grand Isle to the Alabama/Florida border, for the greater New Orleans area and Lake Pontchartrain.
A tropical  storm warning is still in  effect for Lake Maurepas and west of Grand Isle to Morgan City.
10.07.17
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13:30 Hurricane Nate update

As of 1 o’clock this afternoon, Hurricane Nate was located at 27.6 degrees north, 88.9 degrees west or about 105 miles south of the mouth of the Mississippi River. Maximum sustained winds have now reached 90 miles an hour and the storm continues to move west northwest at 25 miles an hour.
Governor John Bel Edwards strongly urges residents affected by Hurricane Nate to be where you want to be by 3 o’clock this afternoon…
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A hurricane warning remains in effect from Grand Isle to the Alabama/Florida border was well as the the greater New Orleans area.  A tropical storm warning is in effect from Lake Maurepas and west of Grand Isle to Morgan city.
10.06.17
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16:45 LrN Sportscast

It sounds like LSU star running back Derrius Guice will play tomorrow against the Gators, but will not see a lot of playing time. Head Coach Ed Orgeron says Guice will be limited after missing last week’s loss to Troy due to a possible knee injury. Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran….
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Orgeron says running back Darrel Williams will also be limited and true freshman Saahdiq Charles will start at right tackle, which means Toby Weathersby will likely not play.

Ragin Cajuns offensive tackle Grant Horst and place kicker Stevie Artigue are expected to return to the field against Idaho on Saturday. Safety Travis Crawfod will likely miss another game with a leg injury.

It will be an early start to college football on Saturday across Louisiana, because of Tropical Storm Nate. Southeastern Louisiana will kick off at 10 AM against Incarnate Word. The Lions can improve to 3-and-1 in the Southland with a win. U-I-W is winless at 0-4.

At 11 A-M, Nicholls will host Northwestern State. The Colonels are trying to get to 2-and-1 in the Southland, while the Demons are currently 1-and-1.

Also in the Southland…McNeese is at Abilene Christian in a battle of teams who are 2-and-1 in league play.

A couple more early starts…Southern hosts Alabama for homecoming at 1 PM and Tulane takes on Tulsa at Yulman Stadium at 11 AM.

Louisiana Tech and ULM both are on the road in conference games. Both north Louisiana schools are favorite to win. The Bulldogs are at UAB and the Warhawks are after a 3-0 start in the Sun Belt.

In high school football tonight…Ruston visits top ranked West Monroe, while Richwood takes on Union Parish.

10.06.17
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16:30 LRN Newscast October 6

A state of emergency has been declared for Louisiana as Tropical Storm Nate races toward the Gulf Coast. Last summer, pumps failed to work when heavy rain fell in New Orleans. Governor John Bel Edwards has the National Guard ready to move if needed if they fail again this weekend:
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New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu has ordered a citywide curfew starting tomorrow night at 6 PM.

The latest forecast track has the New Orleans area in the cone of uncertainity with a potential landfall around midnight on Saturday. St. Tammany Parish President Pat Brister says their main concern is flooded roadways….
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The eye of Tropical Storm Nate could cross over the mouth of the Mississippi River as a Category 1 hurricane.

Early voting ends tomorrow for the October 14th election and Secretary of State Tom Schedler says voter turnout has been dismal. Schedler blames the lack of items on some ballots around the state…
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Early voting will end this Saturday at 6pm. The general election will be held October 14th from 7 AM to 8 PM.

It sounds like LSU star running back Derrius Guice will play tomorrow against the Gators, but will not see a lot of playing time. Head Coach Ed Orgeron says Guice will be limited after missing last week’s loss to Troy due to a possible knee injury. Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran….
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Kick-off is at 2:30.

10.06.17
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15:30 LRN Newscast October 6

The official forecast track from the National Hurricane Center shows Tropical Storm Nate making landfall as a Category One Hurricane at the mouth of the Mississippi River late Saturday night or early Sunday morning. Here’s what Plaquemines Sheriff Jerry Turlich is telling coastal residents….
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Turlich says one of their biggest concerns is the possible flooding of Highway 23.

State Climatologist Barry Keim says Nate is moving north-northwest at 21 milies per hour. Keim says there is a chance the storm will veer to the east and miss the Louisiana coast..:
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Nate has maximum sustained winds at 50 miles per hour. The center of Nate is moving quickly toward the northeastern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula.

Governor John Bel Edwards has declared a state of emergency in anticipation of Nate’s arrival this weekend. State officials are hoping Nate only gives Louisiana a glancing blow, but they are preparing for a possible direct hit. Edwards says federal relief agencies are ready to respond, even though three major storms have hit U-S territories…
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Edwards will provide another update on the state’s preparations at 4:30 PM.

Early voting for the October 14th election concludes tomorrow and Secretary of State Tom Schedler says voter turnout has been dismal. Schedler hopes the candidates will help stir up more interest before next Saturday…
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Early voting goes on until 6 PM and starts back up tomorrow at 8:30 AM.

10.06.17
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14:30 LRN Newscast October 6

Tropical Storm Nate is still projected to hit the southeast Louisiana coast as a Category 1 Hurricane early Sunday morning. State Climatologist Barry Keim says winds are projected to be over 75 miles per hour at land fall.  He says along with wind and rain, storm surge will be the biggest problem associated with Nate…

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Plaquemines Parish officials are gearing up.  Sheriff Jerry Turlich says one concern is the main travel route in Plaquemines (plaque-a-mines) Parish.  Sheriff Jerry Turlich says one concern is the main travel route, highway 23 could flood.  He says Myrtle Grove is especially at risk so they are making traffic control preparations.

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A hurricane warning is in effect for Grand Isle to the Alabama-Florida line.

 

The early voting period for the October 14th election concludes on Saturday at 6pm.  The Secretary of State’s office says the turnout for the first five days was not great.  Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The Calcasieu  Parish Sheriff’s Office Animal Cruelty Investigator says they responded to a home in Lake Charles, finding a dead dog inside.  They found the dog emaciated inside a crate without water.  The dogs owner, Camilla Ross was arrested and charged with animal cruelty.

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LRN PM Newscall October 6

Tropical Storm Nate is projected to possibly hit the southeast Louisiana coast early Sunday morning as a Category 1 Hurricane. Emelie Gunn has more…

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The early voting period for the October 14th election concludes on Saturday at 6 PM and the Secretary of State’s office says the turnout for the first five days was not great. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A state of emergency has been declared for Louisiana as Tropical Storm Nate races toward the Gulf Coast.  Last summer, pumps failed to work when heavy rain fell in New Orleans.  Governor John Bel Edwards has the National Guard ready to move if needed if they fail again this weekend…

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Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for Grand Isle and areas outside of levee protection in St. Bernard Parish.  He urges residents in those areas to follow what their local officials are telling them…

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With three major storms that have hit the U.S., relief agencies have been stretched thin in recent weeks.  Edwards says agencies will be ready to respond if needed…

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Tropical Storm Nate is still projected to hit the southeast Louisiana coast as a Category 1 Hurricane early Sunday morning. State Climatologist Barry Keim says Nate is moving quickly into the Gulf. He says the storm is expected to turn into a hurricane right before landfall.

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Keim says winds are projected to be over 75 miles per hour at landfall. He says along with wind and rain, storm surge will be the biggest problem associated with Nate.

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Keim says it is possible Nate could veer to the east and miss the Louisiana coast.

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Early voting for the October 14th election, which concludes tomorrow, has been light. Secretary of State Tom Schedler (Shed-lure) expects a very light turnout from the two-point-nine million registered voters…

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Schedler says the turnout might be even lower than 20-percent. The ballot includes a special election for state treasurer, a south Louisiana Public Service Commission seat, three constitutional amendments and the general New Orleans mayoral race, where 18 candidates are running.  He (Shed-lure) hopes the candidates will stir up more interest before next Saturday..

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Schedler (Shed-lure) says the lack of items on some ballots will really affect turnout in some parishes…

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Early voting will end this Saturday at 6pm.  The general election will be held October 14th from 7 AM to 8 PM.

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Officials in St. Tammany Parish are gearing up for the possible landfall of Tropical Storm Nate as a Category 1 Hurricane. Parish President Pat Brister says all essential personnel are on alert and the emergency operations center will be up and running Saturday morning.

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Brister encourages residents to stay up-to-date on the forecasts and regular update will be available through the Parish’s social media sites. She says their main concern is flooded roadways…

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The eye of Tropical Storm Nate could cross over the mouth of the Mississippi River as a Category 1 hurricane and Plaquemines Parish officials are preparing. Sheriff Jerry Turlich says one concern is the main travel route in Plaquemines Parish, Highway 23, could flood. He says Myrtle Grove is especially at risk so they are making traffic control preparations.

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Turlich says the instillation of flood walls near the St. Bernard border have caused problematic flooding on the east bank of the Mississippi River in the past and they are predicting it could happen again. He reminds residents to take precautions.

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