Author Archives: Jeff Palermo

05.30.16
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08:30 LRN Newscast May 30th

As families celebrate Memorial Day with cookouts and crawfish boils, Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary, Joey Strickland encourages people to remember why they have the day off. Don Molino has more…
voicer 1 (25) “…I”m Don Molino”

You can help choose the official beer of LSU. Co-founder of Tin Roof Brewery in Baton Rouge, William McGehee, says people age 21 and over can go to TinRoofBeer.com to register to be part of a tasting panel…
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The official LSU beer should be available for the start of the 2016 football season.

Louisiana lawmakers will revisit revenue raising measures when a second special session for 2016 begins next Monday. Despite raising taxes in the first special session, the state is still dealing with a 600-million dollar revenue shortfall and the governor’s director of communications, Richard Carbo, says they would like to fully fund TOPS, health care, K-12 educatio and higher ed…
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The Republican Party of Louisiana has released a statement that says they oppose any increase in taxes.

Festival Productions Incorporated says the attendance for this year’s Bayou Country Superfest was 100,000, the lowest it’s been since 2014, which was the first year the musical festival inside Tiger Stadium was expanded to a three-day event.

05.30.16
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07:30 LRN Newscast May 30th

State lawmakers will remain in Baton Rouge for most of June as a second special session is set to begin one week from today, 30 minutes after the ongoing regular session ends at 6 PM. Addressing a 600-million dollar revenue shortfall is the top priority. The governor’s communications director, Richard Carbo, says they’ll also ask legislators to tie up some loose ends from the first special session….
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The second special session must end by midnight on June 23rd.

Eleven-thousand American flags are on the State Capitol grounds to honor Louisiana military members who were killed in service. Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary, Joey Strickland, says there is plenty people can do to honor our veterans…
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A Baton Rouge Brewery will enlist several LSU fans to help choose the taste of the official beer of LSU. Halen Doughty has more…
voicer 2 (30) “…I’m Halen Doughty”

The 64-team NCAA Tournament baseball field will be unveiled this morning at 11 AM. We already know that LSU and UL Lafayette are two of the 16 host sites. Tulane is expected to get an at-large bid, the same could be said for Louisiana Tech who would make their first NCAA Regional appearance since 1987.

05.30.16
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06:45 LRN Sportscast May 30th

LSU and UL Lafayette have been selected as host sites for NCAA baseball regionals. It’s the fifth straight year the Tigers will host a regional and the third time it will happen for the Cajuns under head coach Tony Robichaux.

UL Lafayette gets to host after winning the Sun Belt Tournament Championship for a third consecutive year. The Cajuns blanked sixth seeded Georgia Southern five to nothing in San Marcos, Texas. Senior Nick Thurman homered and was named the Most Oustanding Player of the tournament. Sophomore Wyatt Marks earned the win by throwing seven scoreless innings.

We’ll find out who will play in the Baton Rouge and Lafayette regionals at 11 AM this morning. That’s when the 64-team bracket will be released. Louisiana Tech and Tulane are most likely in, while Southeastern Louisiana will have to wait anxiously after losing in the Southland Tournament championship game to Sam Houston State seven to four. The Lions record is 39-and-19.

The Pelicans organiziation remains in shock over the death of Bryce Dejean-Jones, who Dallas police say was fatally shot early Saturday morning after he broke into the wrong apartment. The 23-year-old Jones just signed a three-year contract with New Orleans. He was in Dallas for his daughter’s birthday and based on reports was trying to gain access to the apartment occupied by the child’s mother, but entered the wrong apartment and an alarmed resident shot him.

The LSU Softball squad is heading to the Women’s College World Series after winning its super regional series over James Madison. The Tigers had to win two games on Saturday to advance. They won the first game two to nothing, and three to two in game two. The Tigers first opponent in Oklahoma City will be Michigan on Thursday night at 8:30.

05.30.16
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06:30 LRN Newscast May 30th

There are plenty of Memorial Day ceremonies today. Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary, Joey Strickland, encourages Louisiana residents to honor those who have died fighting for our freedom…
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Governor Edwards will be in Rayville this morning for a Memorial Day Service at a Veteran’s Cemetery.

Summer is known as a slow season for Louisiana travel, but Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser hopes that’s not the case this year. He says there’s hundreds of festivals during the summer months that showcase our food music, culture, and our people…
cut 7 (06) “….of year”
Nungesser hopes the low gas prices will encourage residents from surrounding states to drive into Louisiana.

In one week, the regular legislative session will come to a close at the State Capitol and on that same day, legislators will begin a special session. With the state looking at a 600-million dollar revenue shortfall, Communications Director for Governor Edwards, Richard Carbo, says the state will seek to raise revenue responsibly in order to ensure TOPS, healthcare, K-12 education and higher ed are fully funded…
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Carbo says they’ll also use the second special session to clean up the unintendenced consquences of the first special session, like collecting sales tax on Girl Scout cookies.

LSU and UL Lafayette have been selected by the NCAA Tournament selection committee to host baseball regionals this weekend. It’s the fifth straight year the Tigers have been awarded a regional, while the Cajuns will do it for a third time under head coach Tony Robichaux. The entire 64-team field of the NCAA Tournament will be released at 11 AM.

05.27.16
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17:30 LRN Newscast May 27th

Governor John Bel Edwards has announced a second special session will begin 30 minutes after the conlcusion of the regular session which is set to end on June 6th. In the second special session, Edwards will ask lawmakers to fully fund TOPS, health care, K-through-12 education and public colleges.

An Allen Parish man was killed by a swarm of bees in an Arizona park. Jeff Palermo spoke with Maricopa County Sheriff’s Deputy Joaquin Enriquez …
voicer 1 (29) “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

US government forecasters say we can expect a near normal 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season. NOAA administrator Doctor Kathryn Sullivan says they are predicting 10 to 16 named storms, after three relatively slow years. Sullivan says El Nino, which hinders tropical storm development, is dissipating and the Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a 70-percent chance a La Nina will form…
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Cookouts will be taking place all across the state this Memorial Day weekend. CEO of the Cattle Producers of Louisiana, Dave Foster, says meat lovers should enjoy decent prices for the summer, because cattle prices on the market are lower this year…
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Foster adds ground beef goes faster than some of the other meats and steaks will also be a popular item on the grill.

05.27.16
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16:45 LRn Sportscast May 27th

The LSU baseball team is enjoying a day off in Birmingham today. The Tigers have advanced to the semifinals of the SEC Tournament after winning three games this week. The Bayou Bengals beat Mississippi State six to two, behind strong pitching from Jared Poche and three RBIs from catcher Michael Papierski. LSU will play tomorrow against the winner of tonight’s game between Florida and Mississippi State.

In the Southland Conference today, McNeese State eliminated UNO 8-4 after a 13-inning battle with the Privateers. Freshman Shane Selman had four hits and 3 RBIs on the day. Selman had a two-out, two run triple in the 13th inning and Collin Kober picked up the win in relief. McNeese will face Southeastern tonight. The Lions blanked the Cowboys 10-0 yesterday.

And UL Lafayette doubled up Texas State four to two in the Sun Bel Tourney. The Cajuns will play again tomorrow against the winner of tonight’s game between Texas State and Arkansas State.

Former Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan told Monday Morning Quarterback that the defenses the last two seasons in New Orleans were not his, instead he was forced to try and mimic the Seattle Seawhawks defensive scheme. But Head Coach Sean Payton says it’s silly to think Ryan wasn’t in charge of the defense and added the Black and Gold struggled with fundamentals last season.

Ole Miss athletics director Ross Bjork and chancellor Jeffrey Vitter confirm serious violations have occurred within the Rebels athletic program. 13 of the allegations involve the football team, which is why the school has placed a self-imposed double-digit reduction in scholarships for football. Ole Miss is also asking for the NCAA to delay a hearing with the Committee on Infractions so they can determine if former offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil received improper benefits while playing for the Rebels.

The LSU softball team lost the first game of its super regional series with James Madison by the score of three to two. That means the Tigers will need to win twice tomorrow to advance to the College World Series.

05.27.16
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16:30 LRN Newscast May 27th

Governor John Bel Edwards has issued a call for a second special session to address a 600-million dollar shortfall for the fiscal year that begins June 1st. The special session will convene on Monday night, June 6th and it must adjourn by midnight June 23rd. Edwards says the session is necessary to fully fund TOPS, health care, K-through-12 education and public colleges. The governor says his legislative package calls for several responsible revenue-raising measures.

NOAA Administrator Dr. Kathryn Sullivan says there is a 70-percent chance of 10 to 16 named storms during the hurricane season that begins June 1st Sullivan says this year’s forecast is challenging, because of various factors related to sea surface temperatures and how strong La Nina and its impacts will be…
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The average season has 12 named storms.

An arrest has been made in the murder of East Feliciana Parish School Board Parish member, Broderick Brooks, who was found dead in his vehicle in north Baton Rouge this week. Cpl. L’Jean Mckneely says 19-year-old Jaquez Griffin has been charged with first degree murder….
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McKneely says a motive is still under investigation.

A pregnant Thibodaux woman has been arrested for having a sexual relationship with a juvenile. Thibodaux Police Cpl. David Melancon says 24-year-old Alison Thibodaux has been charged with felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile….
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Melancon says at this time, they are not sure if he is the father of the child.

05.27.16
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15:30 LRN newscast may 27th

The National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration has released its 2016 Atlantic Hurricane season forecast. NOAA Administrator Dr. Kathryn Sullivan says there is a 70-percent chance of 10 to 16 named storms during this season….
cut 6 (06) “…or higher”
Sullivan admits this year’s forecast is challenging because of various of factors related to sea surface temperatures and how strong La Nina and its impacts will be.

A south Louisiana woman who is pregnant is arrested after authorities learn she had a sexual relationship with a juvenile. Thibodaux police corporal David Melancon says the victim and his mother came forward when they learned 24-year-old Alison Thibodaux was pregnant…
cut 12 (09) “…the father”
An Allen Parish man is dead after he was attacked by a large swarm of bees while walking in an Arizona park. Maricopa Country Sheriff’s Deputy Joauquin Enriquez says 23-year-old Alex Bestler of Elton was completely covered in bees when first responders arrived on the scene….
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Enriquez says an examination of Bestler’s body showed over 1,000 bee stings.

A popular thing to do this Memorial Day weekend is to grill. CEO of the Cattle Producers of Louisiana Dave Foster says there’s a good supply of beef at your local grocery store and prices are not as high as previous summers. He says hamburger meat will be very popular….
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05.27.16
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14:30 LRN newscast May 27th

US government forecasters say we can expect a near normal 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season. NOAA administrator Doctor Kathryn Sullivan says they are predicting 10 to 16 named storms, after three relatively slow years. Sullivan says El Nino, which hinders tropical storm development, is dissipating and the Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a 70-percent chance a La Nina will form…
cut 8 (08) “….will be”

Baton Rouge Police have arrested a teenager in the murder of East Feliciana Parish School Board member Broderick Brooks. Brooks was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds in his vehicle earlier this week. 19-year-old Jacquez Tremaine Griffin was charged with first-degree murder and Baton Rouge Police corporal L’Jean MckNeely says a motive is still not known…
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Brooks’ murder has shocked those who knew him East Feliciana Parish.
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for 12 parishes in central and southwest Louisiana until nine o’ clock tonight. Radar indicates a strong line of storms moving into the Bayou State from Texas. The cities of Lake Charles, Alexandria and Natchitoches are included in the watch box.

The stock of beef is plenty for those planning on grilling this Memorial Day weekend. Michelle Southern has more…
voicer 2 (30) “…I’m Michelle Southern”

05.27.16
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LRN PM Newscall May 27th

An Allen Parish man was killed by a swarm of bees in an Arizona park. Jeff Palermo spoke with Maricopa County Sheriff’s Deputy Joaquin Enriquez …

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The stock of beef is plenty for those planning on grilling this Memorial Day weekend. Michelle Southern has more…

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A Louisiana man has died after being stung by more than a thousand bees in a park in Arizona. Maricopa County Sheriff’s Deputy Joaquin Enriquez says 23-year-old Alex Bestler of Elton and a friend were hiking in the Usery Mountain Park when they were attacked by a swarm of bees. He says Bestler’s friend was able to escape into a bathroom, but Bestler was overcome by the swarm.

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Enriquez says sheriff’s deputies, firefighters, and EMS were immediately called to the scene. He says Sgt. Romer with the Sheriff’s Lake Patrol suited up in his jacket and gloves and duct taped his sleeves to the gloves before commandeering a utility vehicle and braving the swarm to retrieve Bestler.

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Enriquez says the park is closed through the weekend pending an investigation. He says Bestler was completely covered in bees.

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Enriquez says Bestler was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. An examination of the body showed over 1,000 bee stings.

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The National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration has released its 2016 Atlantic Hurricane season forecast. NOAA Administrator Dr. Kathryn Sullivan says there is a 70-percent chance of 10 to 16 named storms during this season.

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The average season typically includes around 12 named storms. The Colorado State forecast team has predicted 13 named storms. Sullivan admits this year’s forecast is challenging because of various factors related to sea surface temperatures and how strong La Nina and its impacts will be…

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Sullivan says El Nino, which hinders tropical storm production, is dissipating and the Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a 70% chance a La Nina will form…

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An arrest has been made in the murder of East Feliciana School Board member, Broderick Brooks, who was found dead in his vehicle in north Baton Rouge earlier this week. Cpl. L’Jean Mckneely says 19-year-old Jaquez Griffin has been charged with first degree murder.

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Brooks was found dead of multiple gunshot wounds at 3:30 am on May 23. Mckneely says Griffin has been booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. He says the motive for the shooting is still under investigation.

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Brooks was said to be an active member of the school board, who was loved by everyone.

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A pregnant Thibodaux woman has been arrested after having a sexual relationship with a juvenile. Thibodaux Police Cpl. David Melancon says 24-year-old Alison Thibodaux had an inappropriate relationship with a teenager, which ended last December.

Cut 11 (11) “several months”

Melancon says Thibodaux has been charged with felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile, but more charges could be filed pending an investigation. He says Thibodaux also sent inappropriate pictures to the juvenile via text message. Melancon says the juvenile and his mother came forward when they learned Thibodaux was pregnant.

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Grillers are in luck as there is plenty of beef to cook up this Memorial Day weekend. CEO of the Cattle Producers of Louisiana Dave Foster says beef was sold to retailers at a lower price compared to previous years and so consumers should see some good deals out there…

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Foster says this is a big part of the season for beef producers, especially because Father’s Day is also around the corner. He says meat lovers should enjoy decent prices for the summer, because cattle prices on the market are lower this year.

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Foster says we’ve really turned into a hamburger society and ground beef seems to be the most popular type of beef bought in stores. He says half of the cow is used for ground beef and the other half is used for primal cuts.

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