Author Archives: Jeff Palermo

09.18.17
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LRN Sportscast 11:40 September 18

For the fourth straight season the Saints are 0-2 as New England beat New Orleans 36-20 to hand the Black and Gold their second straight defeat to start the year. The Patriots jumped out to a 20-3 lead as Quarterback Tom Brady threw three first quarter touchdown passes in the first quarter. Head Coach Sean Payton says the lack of a pass rush allowed the Pats to put up 557 tiotal yards of offense…
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New Orleans is now 1-11 in the month of the September over the past four seasons.

The Saints will visit Carolina next Sunday. They will not have to worry about tight end Greg Osen, who broke his foot in the first half against the Bills, but Carolina still won 9-3. Atlanta and Tampa Bay also won yesterday.

“Tell the truth Monday” will not be kind for the LSU Tigers after they were embarrassed 37-7 by Mississippi State. The Tigers were beat at the line of scrimmage, the defense had blown assignments and LSU also committed 9 penalties for 112 yards. Quarterback Danny Etling is bothered by the high number of penalties…
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LSU looks to get it turned around on Saturday against Syracuse.

Lousiaina Tech ended Western Kentucky’s 13-game home winning streak in conference games with a 23-22 win on Saturday. Sophomore quarterback J’Mar Smith passed for 306 yards…
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Tech is at South Carolina on Saturday.

09.18.17
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10:30 LRN Newscast September 18

The median household income in Louisiana declined by over 2-percent in 2016, the largest decrease in the nation according to Census Figures. LSU Economist Doctor Loren Scott says this decrease is a result of the struggling oil and gas industry…:
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Those areas in a recession are Houma, Lafayette and Shreveport.

Governor John Bel Edwards and state Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson are in Washington DC to discuss federal funding for the Comite River Diversion Canal. Wilson says the flood control project could have reduced the massive flooding that took place in the Baton Rouge area last year and Louisiana is ready to move forward on the plan….
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Wilson says the plan would divert water into the Mississippi River.

The LSU AgCenter has finalized its contract with GB Sciences, which will grow medical marijuana for Louisiana patients who have specific conditions. GB Sciences will renovate the production facility and availability to patients is expected by mid-2018.

If you’re shopping for a car, be on the lookout for flood damaged vehicles. That’s the advice from state attorney general Jeff Landry. Landry says if you suspect someone is knowingly selling a flood damaged vehicle, contact your local authorities or call the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Hotline at (800) 351-4889.
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Landry says if a vehicle is being sold for an unrealistically low price, it may have previously been involved in a flood.

09.17.17
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LRN AM Newscall September 18

State leaders are in Washington D.C. today meeting with the US Army Corps of Engineers to discuss the Comite River Diversion Canal. Jeff Palermo reports…:

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It was a rough weekend for Louisiana’s two most popular football teams. Jeff Palermo looks back at LSU’s 37-7 shocking loss to Mississippi State….

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While the nation saw an increase in median household income in 2016, Louisiana saw the largest decline in the country at 2.1-percent. Michael Farrar has more…

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Today, Governor John Bel Edwards and DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson are in Washington D.C. to meet with the US Army Corps of Engineers to discuss the long-delayed Comite River Diversion Canal, a flood control project for the Baton Rouge area. Wilson says the state has committed a significant amount of resources for this project, and it’s time for the Corps to do their part…:

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Wilson says the project, intended to be funded by the Corps, was approved in 1992, and has been tied up over the years in federal bureaucracy. He says they know that the floods of 2016 would have been lessened to a certain extent by this project, and Louisiana is ready to move the ball…:

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Wilson says the project would be a channel that diverts water out of the Comite, and takes it directly to the Mississippi River and away from more populated areas. He says the dollars that the state has ready to spend will help move the project forward, but the feds need to commit to getting it done:

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For the fourth consecutive year, the Saints have started 0-2 as they dropped a 36-20 decision to the New England Patriots. Quarterback Tom Brady scorched the New Orleans defense for 447 yards and three touchdowns. On offense, the Saints converted just 33% of their third down opportunities.  

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The Patriots jumped out to a 20-3 lead as Brady made it look easy. Payton says the lack of a pass rush allowed the Pats to put up 557 total yards of offense.

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The Saints have now lost 11 of their last 12 games in the month of September. They travel to Carolina this Sunday and Payton believes this team can turn things around. 

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The median household income in Louisiana declined by over 2-percent in 2016, the largest decrease in the nation according to Census Figures. Dr. LSU Economist Loren Scott says this decrease is a result of the struggling oil and gas industry. He says we have three metropolitan areas that are in a recession, Houma, Lafayette and Shreveport.

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Scott says there are definitely signs of optimism for better numbers in 2017. He says the rate of decline in both Houma and Lafayette has significantly lessened.

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Louisiana looks to be improving as we gained 24,200 nonfarm jobs since August of last year. Scott says the job numbers have been up for May, June, and July.

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Attorney General Jeff Landry is alerting consumers to be on the lookout when buying vehicles, as nearly one million vehicles were flooded in Texas and Florida during recent hurricanes. Landry says these flood-damaged vehicles could end up on the streets and sold to unsuspecting car buyers…

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Landry says fraudsters tend to cross state lines to avoid scrutiny and they work to obtain false titles to hide flood damage. He advises consumers to obtain a vehicle history report. The A-G says when shopping on the lot, there are some things you can look for that could point to a previously flooded vehicle…

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Landry says if you suspect someone is knowingly selling a flood damaged vehicle, contact your local authorities or call the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Hotline at (800) 351-4889.

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“Tell the truth Monday” will not be kind for the LSU Tigers after they were embarrassed 37-7 by Mississippi State. The Tigers were beat at the line of scrimmage, the defense had blown assignments and LSU also committed 9 penalties for 112 yards. Quarterback Danny Etling is bothered by the high number of penalties…

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The loss drops LSU’s record to 2-1. Etling says he’s not giving up on the season and is eager to correct the mistakes that led to Saturday’s blowout loss…

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LSU is back in Tiger Stadium on Saturday night as they host Syracuse. Etling says he’s ready to lead the team back into the win column…

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Louisiana Tech rallied back from a 22-13 4th quarterpas deficit to beat conference rival Western Kentucky 23-22. Jonathan Barnes 22-yard field goal with two seconds left gave the Bulldogs an important win as they look to win the Conference USA western division. Barnes had three field goals on the night…

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The victory ended Western Kentucky’s 13-game home winning streak in conference games. Sophomore quarterback J’mar Smith passed for 306 yards.

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09.16.17
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10:30 LRN Newscast September 16

While the nation saw an increase in median household income in 2016, Louisiana saw the largest decline in the country at 2.1-percent. Michael Ferrar has more…
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Another big day of college football is on tap. LSU visits Mississippi State in the SEC Opener. Louisiana Tech takes on Western Kentucky in a rematch of last year’s Conference USA title game. UL Lafayette is at Texas A-and-M, ULM hosts Southern Miss and the defending champs in the SWAC Grambling begin defense of their league title by hosting Jackson State.

The principal wanted by Baton Rouge police after allegedly locking a 5-year-old in a closet has turned himself in to authorities. Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says 31-year-old Shafeeq Deen has been charged with cruelty to a juvenile and false imprisonment…:
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He says other students at Laurel Oaks Charter School are coming forward claiming Deen punished them in similar ways.

If you’re shopping for a car, be on the lookout for flood damaged vehicles. That’s the advice from state attorney general Jeff Landry. Landry says if you suspect someone is knowingly selling a flood damaged vehicle, contact your local authorities or call the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Hotline at (800) 351-4889.
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Landry says if a vehicle is being sold for an unrealistically low price, it may have previously involved in a flood.

09.16.17
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09:30 LRN Newscast September 16

East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner Dr. Beau Clark has released the findings from hospitals tests on the body of an 18-year-old LSU student who died in what the university calls a possible hazing incident. Clark says they did not find any internal or external signs of trauma on Maxwell Gruver:
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His office will provide a toxicology test which takes about four weeks to complete. Meanwhile, a memorial mass and prayer vigil for Gruver will take place Monday at 6 PM at the Christ King Catholic Church at LSU.

An Alexandria Police officer has been booked into the Rapides Parish detention center on malfeasance and drug charges. State Trooper Scott Moreau says State Police received a tip last month regarding criminal activity involving 42-year-old Kenneth Thomas who allegedly had sex with at least one woman, while on-duty, and distributing illegal drugs…:
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Alexandria Police Chief Neal Bates says Officer Thomas has been placed on Administrative Leave.

Attorney General Jeff Landry is alerting consumers to be on the lookout when buying vehicles, as nearly one million vehicles were flooded in Texas and Florida during recent hurricanes. Landry says these flood-damaged vehicles could end up on the streets and sold to unsuspecting car buyers…
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Landry says fraudsters tend to cross state lines to avoid scrutiny and they work to obtain false titles to hide flood damage. He advises consumers to obtain a vehicle history report.

And here’s a bizarre story out of Terrebonne Parish. Houma Police arrested a man and woman who were allegedly caught having sex in a library. Authorities say 33-year-old Elizabeth Jernigan and 35-year-old Rex Jernigan also recorded themsevles and uploaded the video to a porn site. Through their investigation, it was determined the couple recorded themselves doing similar activities at other businesses.

09.16.17
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08:30 LRN Newscast September 16

East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner Dr. Beau Clark says the LSU fraternity pledge whose death is being investigated as a possible hazing incident had a high level of alcohol in his body. Clark says many people don’t realize that even though alcohol is legal, it still has potentially dangerous adverse effects..:
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He says a toxicology report on Max Gruver should be complete in about 4 weeks.

A principal in Baton Rouge is accused of locking a kindergarten student in a roach infested cafeteria closet as a form of punishment. B-R-P-D Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says 31-year-old Shafeeq Deen may have punished other students at Laurel Oaks Charter School in a similar way…
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Deen is charged with cruelty to a juvenile and false imprisonment and the charter school’s board suspended Deen while they investigate.

Authorities say a prison guard at Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola fatally shot an inmate after first firing a warning shot. The state department of Corrections says 35-year-old Brandon Lizotte was among a group of prisoners being escorted to work an area when he aggressively ran towards a correctional officer. The officer fired his service weapon striking Lizotte. Lizotte was serving a life sentence for second-degree murder in Tangipahoa Parish in 2006.

An Alexandria Police officer has been booked into the Rapides Parish detention center on malfeasance and drug charges. State Trooper Scott Moreau says 42-year-old Kenneth Thomas of Deville is accused of having sex with at least one woman while on duty, and distributing illegal drugs. He says State Police is leading the investigation since the suspect is a cop…:
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Alexandria Police Chief Neal Bates says Officer Thomas has been placed on Administrative Leave.

09.16.17
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07:30 LRN Sportscast September 16

LSU and Mississippi State meet tonight in Starkville in the SEC opener for both teams. The Tigers best pass rusher returns to the field. Arden Key missed the first two games as he continued to recover from shoulder surgery. Key and the rest of the Tigers will look to control Bulldogs Quarterback Nick Fitzgerald who has 152 yards on the ground already this season. Tigers linebacker Devin White on this Mississippi State offense…
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Kick-off is at 6 PM.

The other big game in the SEC is Tennessee at Florida. The Vols are averaging 42 points a game. In College Station, Texas A-and-M hosts UL Lafayette. True freshman Kellen Mond might get the start for the Aggies at quarterback. Senior Jake Hubenak will reportedly not play because of a shoulder injury. Kick-off is at 11 AM.

Louisiana Tech and Western Kentucky resume their rivalry today as the two teams meet in Bowling Green, Kentucky at 6 PM. These two teams split a pair of games last season, Tech won in the regular season, but the Hilltoppers were victorious in the Conference USA title game.

Defending SWAC champion Grambling State opens defense of its league title by hosting winless Jackson State. Jackson State has really struggled to start the season. They’ve only scored 15 points in two games and they allowing almost 400 yards of total offense.

Tulane is at 2nd ranked Oklahoma. The Green Wave has never defeated a team ranked in the top five.

ULM hosts Southern Miss. It’s the first meeting between these schools since 1993. Southeastern Louisiana is at Central Arkansas. Northwestern State hosts Lamar, Nicholls State takes on Priaire View and McNeese State is at Alcorn State.

The Saints host New England tomorrow. Offensive tackle Zach Strief has been ruled out for the game because of an injury.

09.15.17
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16:45 LRN Sportscast September 15

It’s LSU and Mississippi State Saturday night in Starkville. The SEC opener for both teams, who are 2-0 on the season. LSU had succes throwing the football down field last week and the voice of the Tigers, Chris Blair, anticipates the Bayou Bengals will open up the playbook even more against the Bulldogs….
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Two quarterbacks heading to the Hall of Fame will meet on Sunday in the Mercedes Benz Superdome as the Saints host the New England Patriots in a matchup between Drew Brees and Tom Brady. Both teams are looking to avoid 0-2 starts. New Orleans has started the year 0-2 the last three seasons.

Louisiana Tech jumps into Conference USA play on Saturday against Western Kentucky. It’s the eighth meeting between the two teams and Tech leads the all-time series four to three. The home team is undefeated in the series. Head Coach Skip Holtz says it’s not easy running the football on the Hilltoppers…
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In other action….the Ragin Cajuns are at Texas A-and-M, ULM hosts Southern Miss. Grambling opens SWAC play by hosting Jackson State. Tulane is at second ranked Oklahoma. In the Southland…Southeastern is at Central Arkansas, Northwestern State hosts Lamar, Nicholls takes on Prairie View and McNeese is at Alcorn State.

09.15.17
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LRN PM Newscall September 15

The preliminary autopsy report on the LSU student who died during a possible fraternity hazing incident has been released. Jeff Palermo reports…:

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LSU opens SEC play tomorrow night with a battle against the Bulldogs of Mississippi State. Jeff Palermo has a preview…

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East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner Dr. Beau Clark has released preliminary autopsy findings on the body of the 18-year-old LSU student who died in what the university had called a possible hazing incident at his fraternity. Clark says they did not find any internal or external signs of trauma on Maxwell Gruver:

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Clark says Gruver was driven to the hospital in a private vehicle from the Phi Delta Theta fraternity house and was later pronounced dead. His office will provide a comprehensive toxicology test which takes as long as four weeks to complete. Clark says they also discovered that Gruver had some swelling in the brain and lungs…:

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LSU is investigating the incident and the fraternity to see if hazing played a role in Gruver’s death. Clark says many people don’t realize that even though alcohol is legal, it still has potentially dangerous adverse effects..:

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There’s a lot of excitement surrounding Saturday’s SEC opener for LSU and Mississippi State. Kick-off in Starkville is at 6 PM. Director of Tourism for the Greater Starkville Development Partnership, Jennifer Prather, says fans wearing Purple and Gold started arriving on Thursday….

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The 12th ranked Tigers and Bulldogs are both 2-0 and this is a critical game for both programs. Prather says SEC Nation will broadcast live from their tailgating spot The Junction on Saturday morning….

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Prather says they anticipate LSU and State fans will attend tonight’s Bulldog Bash, which is hailed as Mississippi’s largest outdoor free concert

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An Alexandria Police officer has been booked into the Rapides Parish detention center on malfeasance and drug charges. State Trooper Scott Moreau says State Police received a tip last month regarding criminal activity involving 42-year-old Kenneth Thomas of Deville

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Moreau says Louisiana State Police is leading the investigation and it’s difficult when it leads to the arrest of a person wearing a badge…

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Alexandria Police Chief Neal Bates says Officer Thomas has been placed on Administrative Leave. Moreau says their month long investigation revealed that Thomas had sex with at least one woman, while on-duty, and distributing illegal drugs….

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The principal wanted by Baton Rouge police after allegedly locking a 5-year-old in a closet has turned himself in to authorities. Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says 31-year-old Shafeeq Deen has been charged with cruelty to a juvenile and false imprisonment.

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McKneely says other students at Laurel Oaks Charter School are coming forward claiming Deen punished them in similar ways.

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McKneely says investigators determined Deen locked the student in the closet as a means of disciplinary action. He says luckily other teachers heard the 5-year-old crying.

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09.15.17
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11:40 LRN Sportscast

LSU gets its first test in the SEC tomorrow night when they visit Mississippi State. The voice of the Tigers, Chris Blair, believes this game will be won in the trenches….
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Head Coach Ed Orgeron says Ed Ingram will start at right guard, but Saahdiq Charles will rotate in as they’ve done in the first two games. And walk-on Jack Gonsoulin will handle the field goal duties.

ULM hosts Southern Miss for its home opener tomorrow, while the Ragin Cajuns are at Texas A-and-M for an 11 AM kickoff. Nicholls State nearly beat the Aggies last week. Nicholls hosts Prairie View A-and-M. And Grambling hosts SWAC foe Jackson State.

Louisiana Tech jumps into league play tomorrow by facing the defending Conference USA champion Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. W-K-U is led by senior quarterback Mike White, who is considered one of the top quarterbacks in the country….
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These two teams met twice last year. Tech won at home 55-52 and then lost in the Conference USA title game.

The Super Bowl champions will face the Saints in the Mercedes Benz Superdome on Sunday. Two Hall of Fame Quarterbacks will battle it out…Tom Brady and Drew Brees. Brady is 3-and-1 against the Saints during his career. In those four games, he’s thrown eight touchdowns and he was intercepted just three times. Kick-off is at noon.