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11.29.16
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11:40 LRN Sportscast November 29th

The regular season is over and it’s hard to determine where the LSU Tigers will play in a bowl game. That’s because eight teams in the SEC have either seven or eight wins. Jerry Palm updates his bowl projections every week on CBS-Sports-dot-com and he says Alabama is headed to the college football playoff and the Sugar Bowl will take the highest ranked SEC team in the C-F-P, which he says will either be Auburn or Florida. He says his best guest for LSU is either the Outback Bowl in Tampa or the Taxslayer Bowl in Jacksonville….
cut 18 (10) “…is a possibility”
Based on various media reports, LSU and defensive coordinator Dave Aranda have agreed to a contract extension and a pay raise. Aranda made one-point-two million dollars this past season.

There are three college football games involving Louisiana teams this Saturday. Tech faces Western Kentucky in the Conference USA Championship game in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The Hilltoppers are 9-3 overall and their one loss in conference play was to the Bulldogs.

The Cajuns are at ULM. UL Lafayette Coach Mark Hudspeth on the match-up with the Warhawks…
cut 30 (11) “…for them”
Kick-off is at two o’ clock. A win for UL Lafayette and they can end up in the New Orleans Bowl.

And Grambling will face Alcorn State in the SWAC title game. The Tigers are coming off a 52-30 win over Southern. Martez Carter had 279 all-purpose yards in that contest.

The Saints are off today. This Sunday they’ll host Detroit at noon. The December 11th game at Tampa Bay has been moved to 3:15.

11.29.16
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10:30 LRN Newscast November 29th

Governor Edwards is hopeful that the death of former Cuban President Fidel Castro will result in better trade relations between the island nation and America. Edwards says Louisiana’s rice industry would benefit if that’s the case and the governor says he’s willing to work on reducing those trade barriers…
cut 9 (08) “….do that”
President-elect Donald Trump recently tweeted that if Cuba is unwilling to make a better deal for the Cuban people and Cuban-Americans, than he’ll terminate any deals between the two countries.

A Baton Rouge judge hears arguments this morning over whether the governor’s executive order that provides protections for LGBT individuals against job discrimination within state government is an executive overreach. Edwards issued the order in April. Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry says it’s unconstitutional.

Louisiana has the best best anti-trafficking laws in the country according to a study by the nonprofit organization Shared Hope International. Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell says that’s great news, but Louisiana also needs to do more to help victims and make sure they are not pushed into the criminal justice system….
cut 13 (11) “…a prostitute”

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is concerned about tourism dropping in New Orleans after the fatal shooting on Bourbon Street last weekend. Nungesser says every negative story impacts a city because people have to feel safe to come here…:
cut 14 (09) “in any way”
Nungesser says we need to be proactive and prevent crimes before someone gets hurt.

11.28.16
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16:30 LRN Newscast November 28th

Based on the first day of early voting, turnout for the December 10th runoff election does not look good. John Couvillion with JMC Analytics says the number of voters on Saturday, the start of the early voting period, was way down compared to the first day of early voting for the Presidential election. Couvillion says it’s due to voter fatigue and the holidays….
cut 10 (10) “…December 10th”
Early voting continues through Saturday.

There’s a threat of severe weather today and tomorrow. State Climatologist Barry Keim says lightning, damaging winds and heavy rainfall are possible with this storm system that might not leave the state until Wednesday…
cut 15 (10) “…the rain”
Tornado watches have also been posted in Louisiana.

A shootout in Baton Rouge left two people dead and several injured. Don Molino has the story…
CUT 1 (26) “I’m Don Molino”

A Baton Rouge woman is behind bars after she allegedly attacked her husband with a turkey. Sgt. Don Coppola with Baton Rouge Police says a juvenile male called police on Thanksgiving Day to report that his parents were fighting. He says the situation escalated when 32-year-old Helen Jackson apparently pulled a knife on her husband…:
cut 12 (09) “with it”
Jackson faces charges of aggravated assault and domestic abuse battery.

11.28.16
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16:45 LRN Sportscast November 28th

The LSU coaching staff is on the recruiting trail this week now that they know Ed Orgeron is the permanent head coach. Orgeron says he understands and invites the expectations at LSU and that’s why he wants to build a championship program fast and has a vision to do so…
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One of those pieces of the puzzle is defensive coordinator Dave Aranda. Tiger Rag Magazine is reporting Aranda has agreed to a new three-year deal with the Tigers and he’ll keep the title of associate head coach. LSU finished seventh nationally in scoring defense and allowed three touchdowns in the team’s four losses.

Bradley Dale Peveto is no longer a member of the staff. The special teams coach has been let go by Orgeron. Peveto was on LSU’s staff for the last three seasons.

The Saints had 555 yards of total offense in yesterday’s 49-21 win over the Rams. But the defense also had a good showing. After giving up two long scoring drives in the first half, they did not allow any points in the 2nd half and held Los Angeles to 60 yards in the final 30 minutes. Coach Sean Payton credits the team’s health for the improved play on defense…
cut 18 (21) “…clean and correct”
New Orleans is now 5-6, in third place in the NFC South. They host Detroit this Sunday, who leads the NFC North with a 7-4 record.

In college hoops tonight…Northwestern State is at Mississippi State. ULM hosts Stephen F Austin. Tip-off at Fant-Ewing Coliseum is at 7.

11.28.16
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15:30 LRN Newscast

Officials in New Orleans are exploring ways they can make the streets safer following another deadly shooting on Bourbon Street over the weekend, which claimed the life of one person and injured 9 others. NOPD Chief Michael Harrison says more has to be done…:
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He blames the latest incident on an argument between two men and both remain at large.

Two people are dead and several injured following a shootout in Baton Rouge. State Police Col. Mike Edmonson says last night police responded to a shooting on Essen Lane. He says 48-year-old Terrell Walker allegedly shot his girlfriend, 30-year-old April Peck, multiple times while sitting in a car and then pushed her out of the vehicle.
Cut 3 (09) “injured”
Edmsonson says Walker was eventually killed during a shootout with East Baton Rouge Sheriff deputies.

Only 22,200 people cast a ballot on the first day of early voting in the December 10th runoff elections. Michelle Southern reports.
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Baton Rouge Police say a 32-year-old woman faces charges after she held a knife to her husband’s throat and threw the Thanksgiving turkey at him during an argument. Sergeant Don Coppola says Helen Jackson was arrested at the couple’s home…
cut 13 (11) “…the turkey”

11.28.16
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14:30 LRN Newscast November 28th

Early voting for the December 10th runoff election began on Saturday, and the turnout was not spectacular. John Couvillion with JMC Analytics…:
Cut 9 (09) “22,000 Saturday”
Early voting will continue through Saturday. The US Senate race is the top item on the ballot.

The search continues for the shooters responsible for the death of 25-year-old Demontris Toliver of Baton Rouge, who was fatally shot over the weekend in the one-hundred block of Bourbon Street in New Orleans. Police Superintendent Michael Harrison says they had around 40 officers in the area at the time…
cut 7 (07) “….all directions”
Harrison says an argument between two men sparked the shooting that took the life of Toliver.

A good portion of Louisiana is under a tornado watch until 5:00. State Climatologist Barry Keim says a strong cold front is clashing with moisture from the Gulf to produce the potential for severe weather that will likely continue into tomorrow..
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Monroe, Alexandria, Natchitoches and Lake Charles are all included in the watch box.

In 2015, More than 15-hundred babies were born addicted to drugs in Louisiana, according to the Department of Children and Family Services. Halen Doughty has more…
voicer 4 (28) “I’m Halen Doughty”

11.28.16
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LRN PM Newscall November 28th

A shootout in Baton Rouge left two people dead and several injured. Don Molino has the story…

CUT 1 (26) “I’m Don Molino”

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Only 22,200 people cast a ballot on the first day of early voting in the December 10th runoff elections. Michelle Southern reports.

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Michelle Southern”

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Two people are dead and several injured following a shootout in Baton Rouge. State Police Col. Mike Edmonson says last night police responded to a shooting on Essen Lane. He says 48-year-old Terrell Walker allegedly shot his girlfriend, 30-year-old April Peck, multiple times while sitting in a car and then pushed her out of the vehicle.

Cut 3 (09) “injured”

Edmonson says when several good Samaritans tried to help Peck, Walker turned the car around and drove into the crowd, hitting two people. He says when EMS arrived, he also fired shots at the first responders, wounding one person. He says the suspect then fled the scene, and a manhunt ensued leading police to Bluebonnet Blvd.

cut 4  (11) “the scene”

Edmonson says the wounded EMS worker and bystanders were taken to a local hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries. He says State Police is investigating the officer involved shooting of Walker.

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Officials in New Orleans are exploring ways they can make the streets safer following another deadly shooting on Bourbon Street over the weekend claimed the life of one person and injured 9 others. NOPD Chief Michael Harrison praised his officers for their response time, but admits more has to be done.

Cut 6 (10) “city is safe”

Harrison blames the latest incident on an argument between two men and both remain at large. He says they had around 40 officers in that area at the time…:

CUT 7 (07)  “all directions”

This has been the 4th major shooting on Bourbon Street in 4 years. Harrison says he’s aware that metal detectors are being used in Memphis on Beale street and says at this time nothing is being ruled out for The Big Easy…:

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Early voting for the December 10th runoff elections began on Saturday, and the turnout was not spectacular. John Couvillion with JMC Analytics says in the primary, 87,000 people turned out on the first day of early voting…:

Cut 9 (09)  “22,000 Saturday”

Voters in Louisiana still need to cast ballots for the final two candidates in the US Senate race, and the 3rd and 4th Congressional District races. Couvillion believes the low numbers are due to voter fatigue, and the fact that most people are busy with the holidays. He says this does not look good for overall early voting turnout in the runoff elections…:

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Analysts have predicted that the Republican will win in the races against Democrats. Couvillion projects that the overall turnout will be between 17-35%. He says on the first day of early voting in the presidential race, 27% of blacks turned out to cast a ballot compared to 19% on Saturday…:

cut 11 (09) “was more like 20”

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A Baton Rouge woman is behind bars after she attacked her husband with a turkey. Sgt. Don Coppola with Baton Rouge Police says a juvenile male called police on Thanksgiving Day to report that his parents were fighting. He says the situation escalated when 32-year-old Helen Jackson pulled a knife on her husband.

cut 12 (09) “with it”

Coppola says Jackson was arrested on multiple charges.

Cut 13 (11) “the turkey”

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A tornado watch is in effect until five o’ clock for much of Louisiana. Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria and Lake Charles are all covered by the watch box. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the severe weather threat will continue into tonight and tomorrow…

cut 14 (12) “three days”

Keim says lightning, damaging winds and heavy rainfall are possible with this storm system that might not leave the state until Wednesday…

Cut 15 (10) “the rain”

Keim says a strong cold front is clashing with moisture from the Gulf of Mexico to produce this severe weather…

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11.28.16
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13:30 LRN Newscast November 28th

Today marks the second day of early voting and we’re already seeing a light turnout. John Couvillion with JMC Analytics says based on the first full day of early voting, which was Saturday, overall turnout is way down compared to the November 8th presidential election and there was also a decrease in the number of black voters, which is not a good sign for Democratic US Senate candidate Foster Campbell and Democratic Congressional candidate Marshall Jones…
cut 11 (09) “…was more like 20”
Early voting continues through Saturday.

There’s a threat of severe weather today and tomorrow. State Climatologist Barry Keim says lightning, damaging winds and heavy rainfall are possible with this storm system that might not leave the state until Wednesday…
cut 15 (10) “…the rain”
There’s a tornado watch for much of the state until 5:00 tonight.

One person was killed and nine injured during a shooting over the weekend in the historic French Quarter. Authorities are still searching for the gunmen. This is the fourth major shooting on Bourbon Street in four years. New Orleans Police Superintendent Michael Harrison says he’s aware metal detectors are being used on Beale Street in Memphis and says at this time, nothing is being ruled out for the Big Easy…
cut 8 (04) “….that model”

A suspect in a fatal shooting was killed during a shootout with sheriff deputies in East Baton Rouge Parish. State Police Colonel Mike Edmonson says 48-year-old Terrell Walker was shot after he refused to show his hands…
cut 5 (10) “…attorney’s office”
Authorities believe Walker fatally shot his 30-year-old girlfriend multiple times in a vehicle and then pushed her out of the car, before he was gunned down.

11.28.16
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11:40 LRN Sportscast November 28th

LSU’s Ed Orgeron has already made changes to his coaching staff. He’s fired special teams coordinator Bradley Dale Peveto. The former Northwestern State head coach was at LSU for the last three seasons. Orgeron’s biggest hire for his coaching staff will be offensive coordinator. He says he has a couple of guys in mind….
cut 15 (08) “…to LSU”

Louisiana Tech and Grambling State are getting ready to play in conference championship games. Tech will face Western Kentucky at 11 AM on Saturday in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The Bulldogs beat the Hilltoppers 55-52 in Ruston on October 6th. After beating Southern in the Bayou Classic, Grambling will now get ready to play Alcorn State in the SWAC title game on Saturday in Houston. Grambling easily beat Alcorn 43-18 in October.

The Saints offense was clicking in yesterday’s 49-21 win over the Los Angeles Rams. New Orleans had 555 yards of total offense. Rookie receiver Michael Thomas had another big game as he caught 9 passes for 108 yards and two touchdowns. Coach Sean Payton says he’s impressed with how Thomas can catch passes away from his body…
cut 17 (15) “….to tackle”
Atlanta and Tampa Bay also won yesterday, so the Saints are still in third place in the NFC South.

In basketball…the Pelicans lost to Dallas, who has the worst record in the NBA. Nicholls defeated Samford in double overtime, California knocked off Southeastern, UL Lafayette beat Texas Southern 84-73 and it was La Tech over Maryland-Eastern Shore74-53.

11.28.16
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10:30 LRN Newscast November 28th

Early voting is underway and Election Day is quickly approaching. Emelie Gunn has more on what this means for the US Senate and two Congressional races
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The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center says there’s an enhanced threat for severe weather for the northern half of the state today. There’s also a chance for severe weather in south Louisiana. The chance for severe weather will continue into tomorrow for much of the state. Damaging winds are possible with these storms.

Two people are dead and several injured following a shootout in Baton Rouge. State Police Col. Mike Edmonson says last night police responded to a shooting on Essen Lane. He says 48-year-old Terrell Walker allegedly shot his girlfriend, 30-year-old April Peck, multiple times while sitting in a car and then pushed her out of the vehicle.
Cut 3 (09) “injured”
Edmsonson says Walker was eventually killed during a shootout with East Baton Rouge Sheriff deputies.

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says they have a tool on their website to help consumers compare rates for auto and homeowners insurance. Donelon says if you’re planning to make changes with your auto insurance, make sure you have more than just liability coverage….
cut 8(10) “…your own”