06:45 LRN Sportscast August 23

As expected, LSU Head Coach Ed Orgeron has named Danny Etling as his starting quarterback for the season opener against BYU. Orgeron says Etling knows the offense and has been the most consistent quarterback on the roster during training camp….
cut 30 (21) “….not ready”
True freshman Myles Brennan will serve as Etling’s backup.

Also, running back Derrius Guice has not practiced this week with an undisclosed injury. Oregeron calls it a minor injury. Former LSU offensive lineman Maea Teuhema has transferred to Southeastern Louisiana. His brother also plays for the Lions.

Southern Lab High School will have to vacate its 2016 and 2015 state championship football titles, plus its runner-up trophy in 2014 after it was learned the Baton Rouge school violated the LHSAA’s recruiting rules. The school has been banned from postseason play for the next two years and their head coach, former LSU quarterback Marcus Randall, has been fired and suspended by the LHSAA for one year.

Saints offensive tackle Terron Armstead told the Advocate Newspaper he’s ahead of schedule in his rehabiliton from surgery to fix a torn labrum. But no timetable has been set on when he’ll return.

Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Junior could reportedly miss the season opener because of a sprained ankle. New York kicks off the season in Dallas.

Leon Landry is back with the LSU baseball program as an undergraduate assistant coach. The Baton Rouge native was on the 2009 national championship team.

And one of the state’s top prep baseball players for 2018, Cade Beloso of John Curtis, has committed to LSU. He’s a left-handed hitting first baseman.

06:30 LRN Newscast August 23

The National Hurricane Center says the remants of Harvey will likely regenerate into a tropical storm over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico today and make landfall along the Texas coast on Friday. Significant rainfall is possible across Louisiana, which is concerning for New Orleans as it tries to get its pumping system up to full capacity. Mayor Mitch Landrieu says the city is vulnerable until a target date around September 4th…
cut 12 (09) “….day to day thing”

A man who allegedly two shot adults and a one-year-old child is behind bars. Ruston Police Cheif Deputy Clint Williams says Frank Stringfellow was taken into custody in Grambling…
cut 9 (09) “….their assistance”
Stringfellow faces a second-degree murder charge in the death of his ex-wife. The toddler is recovering from a gunshot wound.

The Powerball jackpot has reached 700-million dollars and Louisianans are rushing to get their ticket for tonight’s drawing. Michelle Southern has more…
Voicer 1 (31) “I’m Michelle Southern”

Protesters are planning to gather around the Alfred Mouton Statue tonight, which is a Confederate statue in downtown Lafayette.

17:30 LRN Newscast

A 7-year-old who shot his aunt twice for not feeding him will not face charges, according to Webster Parish authorities. Emelie Gunn has more…
cut 1 (31) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

Forecasters are watching what was once Tropical Storm Harvey, as the area of low pressure is expected to redevelop in the western Gulf. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the system over Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula will move into the Bay of Campeche..:
Cut 9 (11) “reform”
He says it’s unclear what impacts Louisiana might feel.

Over two-hundred public schools that have performance grades of either “D” or “F” can seek grant money made available by the federal government to help improve student achievement. Assistant state education superintendent Kunjan Narechania (Nara-tawn-e-yah) says they have 20-million dollars to distribute…
cut 15 (10) “…that line”
She says schools over the next few weeks will apply for the money and those with the best plans for progress will receive the funds.

Mike VII’s former owners couldn’t be happier the 11-month-old male Tiger is now at LSU. Jeremy Hargett of the Wild at Heart Wildlife Center in Florida says when Mike’s veterinarian visited him for the first time, Dr. David Baker fell in love immediately…:
Cut 7 (07) “full of spirit”
He says Mike VII, formerly Harvey, was bred as a photo cub and given up once he got too big.

16:45 LRN Sportscast August 22

At LSU there is a lot of focus on the quarterback position, but LSU’s best player onoffense is running back Derrius Guice, who led the SEC in rushing last year. Offensive coordinator Matt Canada says Guice wants to be a complete player….
cut 18 (16) “….he said”
Canada is also expecting big things from Senior running back Darrel Williams.

The Baton Rouge Advocate reports the Saints may use the Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic has their new orthopedists. The team fired two orthopedists affiliated with Ochsner Hosptal after cornerback Devlin Breaux’s fibula fracture was first diagnosed as a contusion. Ochsner released a statement that disputes there was a misdiagnoses involving Breaux’s injury.

Shreveport Mayor Ollie Tyler presented plans to the city council for a 100-million dollar mixed used sports complex that could be the future home of the Pelicans minor league team. The structure is also expected to feature retail stores and professional offices, while seating three-thousand individuals for a sporting event. Pensacola is reportedly the other Gulf Coast city that could be home to the future G-League team of the New Orleans Pelicans.

Former LSU baseball outfielder Leon Landry is a new member of Paul Mainieri’s coaching staff. Landry is listed as an undergraduate assistant coach.

Mike VII’s former owners couldn’t be happier that the tiger has landed a home at LSU. Jeremy Hargett of the Wild at Heart Wildlife Center in Florida says when Mike’s veterinarian came to visit him for the first time, Dr. Baker fell in love almost immediately…:
Cut 7 (07) “full of spirit”
He says Mike VII, formerly Harvey, was bred as a photo cub and given up once he got too big.

16:30 LRN Newscast August 22nd

A 7-year-old in Webster Parish who allegedly shot his aunt two times during an argument, can not by state law face charges. Sheriff Gary Sexton says a child under the age of 10 cannot form intent. Sexton says the 7-year-old needs counseling…
Cut 5 (10) “outlook”
He says the aunt is recovering from two gunshot wounds.

President Trump’s plan to end the 16-year war in Afghanistan and put an end to the rising extremist threat would include reportedly sending 39-hundred additional US troops to the Middle Eastern country. Louisiana Republican Party Chairman Roger Villere says the President’s fight to win mantra is the right way to go…
cut 13 (10) “….enough troops”

The state Department of Education has been awarded a 20-million dollar federal grant to improve struggling schools. Emelie Gunn has more…
Voicer 5 (28 “I’m Emelie Gunn”

LSU’s new live mascot, Mike the Seventh, is making himself at home in his new habitat. His former owner Jeremy Hargett says they are not worried about him a bit….
cut 8 (08) “…look out for him”
Mike the Seventh, previously known as Harvey, came from Hargett’s rescue facility in Florida.

LRN PM Newscall August 22nd

A 7-year-old who shot his aunt twice for not feeding him will not face charges, according to Webster Parish authorities. Emelie Gunn has more…

Cut 1 (31) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

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LSU’s new mascot, Mike VII, appears to be right at home and loving his new habitat on campus since being introduced Monday. Michelle Southern reports..:

Cut 2 (32) “I’m Michelle Southern”

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Webster Parish Sheriff Gary Sexton says a 7-year-old boy who shot his aunt two times for not feeding him will not be charged with a crime. He says Louisiana law states a child under the age of 10 cannot form intent, so they do not have the authority to file charges against the boy. He says the child has had some problems in the past…

Cut 3 (11) “other things”

Sexton says police responded to a home outside of Minden last week and found Amanda Gipson suffering from two gunshot wounds. He says Gipson claimed this was an accident but authorities do not believe that.

Cut 4  (10) “shot her”

Sexton says Gipson was transported to University Health in Shreveport and is now recovering at home. He says they are very concerned with the 7-year-old’s well-being because this was not an accident.

Cut 5  (10)  “outlook”

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LSU’s new mascot, Mike VII, appears to be right at home and loving his new habitat on campus since being introduced Monday. Formerly Harvey, the tiger was donated to LSU by the Wild at Heart Wildlife Center in Okeechobee, Florida. Jeremy Hargett is the co-owner of the rescue facility. He says Harvey was originally bread as a “photo cub” to sell to zoos…:

Cut 6 (12) “in other ways”

Hargett says when Mike’s veterinarian came to visit him for the first time, he fell in love almost immediately…:

Cut 7 (07)  “full of spirit”

Hargett says when they re-home big animals like Mike, they pray that they end up in a good, thriving situation. He says now that Harvey has a new home in Baton Rouge surrounded by love and LSU fans, they aren’t worried about him one bit…:

Cut 8 (08) “look out for him”

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Forecasters says there’s an excellent chance the remnants of Tropical Storm Harvey will reform in the Gulf of Mexico and head towards the Texas coast this week. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the system is over Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula and heading into the Bay of Campeche

Cut 9 (11)  “reform”

Keim says most of the models have the area of low pressure developing into a tropical storm, possibly even into a hurricane and making landfall between Corpus Christi and Galveston

Cut 10 (09) “across Louisiana”

Tropical Storm Harvey fizzled out last week in the Caribbean, but Keim says it should re-generate in a more conducive environment in the western Gulf of Mexico and threaten Texas…

Cut 11 (12) “this thing”

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President Donald Trump stated last night that America must fight to win the war in Afghanistan, where U.S. troops have been stationed since 2001. Louisiana GOP Chairman Roger Villere says the United States should’ve never been in this war but he agrees with the president’s sentiments.

Cut 12 (07) “the people”

Trump says he would work with the Afghan government and other south Asian countries. Villere says it’s easy to blow up army bases and kill a few generals and soldiers but…

Cut 13 (10) “enough troops”

The president did not say how many additional troops he would send into Afghanistan and seemed to agree with the Pentagon’s suggestion for sending in about 4-thousand soldiers. Villere says it’s time to fix this mess and end the war in Afghanistan.

Cut 14 (08) “country”

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11:40 LRN Sportscast

LSU Head Coach Ed Orgeron is expected to meet with the media tonight after practice and he could name a starting quarterback. Senior Danny Etling is expected to get the nod over talented freshman Myles Brennan. Offensive coordinator Matt Canada says Etling looks like a better quarterback after undergoing back surgery….
cut 17 (16) “…Danny does”
Canada says the core of the offense has been installed.

Through two preseason games, the Saints look like they’ve improved their play at linebacker. A-J Klein had five total tackles and a half sack versus the Chargers, Manti Te’o had eight tackles, a sack and fumble recovery in L-A and rookie Alex Anzalone has also shown good range and athleticism.

Former LSU running back Leonard Fournette will not practice or play against Carolina this week, because of a foot injury. The first round pick for the Jacksonville Jaguars says his foot is getting better and he expects to be ready for the regular season opener.

Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham left last night’s preseason game against the Browns with a lower leg injury. He only suffered a brain, but the former LSU star was upset he was undercut on the play.

Former LSU baseball outfielder Leon Landry has been added to Paul Mainieri’s coaching staff. Landry is listed as an undergraduate assistant coach. He was known for stellar catches in the outfield and was a member of the 2009 national championship team.

Shreveport Mayor Ollie Tyler says she wants to move forward with plans to build a 100-million dollar sports events center that could be the future home of the Pelicans minor league team. The complex is also expected to feature retail stores and professional offices, while seating three-thousand individuals for a sporting event.

10:30 LRN Newscast August 22

The state department of education announces struggling public schools in Louisiana can apply for grant money that can be used to improve them. Assistant Education Superintendent Kunjan Narechania (Nara-tawn-e-yah) says to receive the grant dollars, school districts have to submit detailed proposals on how they would use the money…
cut 14 (11) “…or career’

Louisiana rapper Mystical, also known as Michael Tyler is in jail on allegations he raped a woman last October in downtown Shreveport. Sergeant Paula Farquhar says Tyler’s bond has been set at two-million dollars…
cut 12 (11) “…out”
Two other suspects are also in custody.

Governor John Bel Edwards is slated to meet with new FEMA Administrator Brock Long today. Halen Doughty has more…
Voicer 1 (30) “I’m Halen Doughty”

Ruston Police are searching for a 38-year-old man who fatally shot one person . Frank Jauron Stringfellow of Ruston is considered armed and dangerous and has a lengthy criminal history. The shooting occurred early this morning on Cotton Avenue. 35-year-old Shakena Hampton was killed and two others received non-life threatening injuries in the shooting, including a one-year-old child.

18:30 LRN Newscast August 21

Shreveport Representative Thomas Carmody will not bring back a bill seeking to protect Confederate monuments. Carmody attempted to pass a proposed law during the last legislative session to require a public vote, before a military monument could be taken down. It passed the House, but died in a Senate committee. When asked if he would bring the bill back next year, Carmody said…
Cut 5 (02) “left to protect”
Four Confederate monuments have been removed in New Orleans, but there are still ones standing in Shreveport, Lafayette, Alexandria and Tallulah.

Louisiana got a good view of a partial solar eclipse today. But this woman had trouble finding those protective glasses at the last minute….
cut 14 (11) “…ran out”
2024 will be the next total solar elclipse.

A report by Caring.com finds Louisiana is the 32nd best state to grow old. Caring.com Vice President Tim Sullivan says the quality of Louisiana’s nursing homes could use some major improvement. But he says this doesn’t mean the elderly in the Bayou State will have to suffer….
cut 8 (10) “….your area”
Big day on the LSU campus, as a new live mascot is wandering around in his habitat. A junior on campus says having a new Mike is a great way to kick off a new school year…
cut 11 (09) “…through the day”
The 11-month-old male tiger arrived last week in Baton Rouge and was confined to his night house until this morning.

17:30 LRN Newscast August 21

Around one o’ clock today, hundreds of LSU students gathered on the parade grounds to watch the peak of the Great American Eclipse. The last time the majority of the sun was eclipsed by the moon in the U.S. was 1979. Sean Mahoney, a sophomore majoring in Mechanical Engineering, says he waited for hours in line to receive a pair of protective glasses.
Cut 12 (07) “excited”

Shreveport Representative Thomas Carmody has no plans to bring back a bill seeking to protect Confederate monuments as the controversial statues are coming down across the South. Carmody says legislation is no longer necessary…
Cut 4 (07) “be down”
Four Confederate monuments were removed in New Orleans last April and May.

LSU has a new mascot. Dr. Baker, Mike VII’s veterinarian, officially introduced the new live tiger this morning and released him into his newly renovated outdoor habitat. There were a ton of people out there today, and this freshman student says the 11-month-old rescue tiger looks like he’s enjoying his new home…:
Cut 9 (09) “he’s adorable”
It’s also the first day of fall classes for LSU students.

The Department of Children and Family Services says child support payments paid through Moneygram have totaled more than 530-thousand dollars. Child Support Enforcement Director Lydia Scales says the electronic payments have led to an overall increase in child support collections, which benefits the child and everyone involved…
cut 5 (09) “…all parties’