Author Archives: Jeff Palermo

09.04.15
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16:45 LRN Sportscast

The hype is building for tomorrow night’s season opener for the 14th ranked LSU Tigers, who host McNeese State. Coach Les Miles is anticipating big things from his team in 2015…
cut 16 (15) “…capablility”
McNeese State football coach Matt Viator says his team understands they have a huge challenge in front of them…
Cut 18 (12) “Saturday”
Kick-off is Saturday at 6:30.

Who will start at quarterback for UL Lafayette tomorrow night when the Cajuns visit Kentucky? It will be either Brooks Haack or Jalen Nixon and Coach Mark Hudspeth doesn’t plan on saying who will get the start prior to gametime.

Louisiana Tech cut the ribbon today on the 22-million dollar Davison Athletics complex. The 70-thousand-plus square building sits behind the south end zone. It features a weight room, locker room and coaches offices. The new facility has been described as a game changer for the program. The Bulldogs host Southern tomorrow night.

Big match-ups tonights in high school football. The LHSAA Game of the Week, which can be seen on Fox Sports New Orleans pits UHIGH versus Rummel. Also tonight…Teurlings Catholic hosts Calvary and North Webster is at Haynesville.

NFL teams are busy releasing teams as they get ready for the regular season. The Houston Texans have reportedly released former LSU running back Kenny Hilliard. The Dolphins have also said good bye to former Tiger Anthony Johnson, while the Steelers traded former LSU punter Brad Wing to the New York Giants.

And the NFL owners are reportedly discussing whether to change Commissioner Roger Goodell’s role in player discipline after losing in federal court over deflategate.

09.04.15
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LRN PM Newscall Sept 4

A Baton Rouge waitress showed her gratitude to the Baton Rouge Police Department by buying three officers lunch. Eric Gill reports…

CUT 1 (28)  “I’m Eric Gill”

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LSU’s only Heisman Trophy winner, Billy Cannon, releases a tell all book revealing the untold stories of his life. Emelie Gunn has more…

CUT 2 (30)  “I’m Emelie Gunn”

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A waitress at a Baton Rouge restaurant showed her gratitude to the Baton Rouge Police Department by buying three officers lunch. Lt. Johnny Dunham says Officers Brandon Blust, Dustin Conde, and Fred Thornton were surprised when they went to pay the bill…

CUT 3 (10)  “buy lunch”

Dunham says this gesture not only touched the three officers, but the entire BRPD. When the officers went to thank the waitress, Crystal Gordon, she said she was upset about how police officers have been targeted lately…

CUT 4 (09)  “and kindness”

Dunham says he posted a photo of the check on the BRPD Facebook page and it has already garnered over 30,000 likes and almost 9,000 shares. He adds that the officers did leave Crystal a sizable tip. Dunham says it’s nice to be reminded that there are people out there who side with law enforcement…

CUT 5 (09) “really wonderful”

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With the start of another LSU football season, the school’s only Heisman Trophy winner, Billy Cannon, has released a book that tells stories of his childhood, his accomplishments on the field and his time in jail. The book is called “Billy Cannon: A Long, Long Run.” During an appearance on the Jim Engster Show, Cannon talked about why he finally agreed to a tell all book written by Charles deGravelles.

CUT 6 (12) “the book”

Cannon tells many stories this biography, even ones he never told his children. He gave details about growing up in Baton Rouge and why he considered himself a “thug” during his time at Istrouma High.

CUT 7 (09)  “did fail”

Cannon reveals memories of his time playing at LSU and getting married while still on the team. He also gives insight to his two and a half years in federal prison for his part in a counterfeiting money scheme and how that time changed him for the rest of his life.

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The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s office says four workers at Renewable Energy Group, or REG, sustained injuries as a result of an explosion Thursday night at the bio-diesel plant in Geismar. Sheriff Jeff Wiley says an initial investigation revealed a hydrogen line under maintenance had become pressurized…:

CUT 9 (07)  “pipe rupture”

Wiley says one of the employees has been released from the hospital, one is in good condition, one is in serious and the other is in critical. He says they believe the rupture released hydrogen which then ignited causing the explosion…:

cut 10 (07)  “burn victims”

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Two boat ramps on the Red River in Caddo Parish have been re-opened in time for the Labor Day weekend. The ramps have been closed since the Red River flood event which began in May. Mark Woods, a Bossier City fisherman, says he’s ready to get back on the water…

Cut 11 (04)  “open again”

The North Caddo Highway 2 boat ramp along with the Bishop Point boat ramp are open, while a third, the Stoner boat ramp, remains closed due to damage from the flooding. Authorities urge boaters to be cautious as flood waters may have moved sandbars in the river. Woods says he’s ready to catch some fish…

cut 12 (08)  “catching up”

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A state judge has held the City of New Orleans in contempt of court over their dispute with firefighters over back pay. Judge Kern Reese threatened Mayor Mitch Landrieu with house arrest if the city doesn’t come up with a reasonable plan to pay the back wages within the next week. Landrieu says he’s willing to accept the sentence…

cut 13 (06)  “of my term”

The New Orleans Firefighters Union claims the city owes them $75 million in back wages plus $67 million in interest. Union President Nick Felton says no one should be arrested and it’s time to make this right for the city. Landrieu says paying that huge amount of money at one time would cripple the city…

cut 14 (09)  “of America”

Previously, the city reportedly offered to pay $15 million up front and the remaining balance over the next 30 years, but that offer was rejected. Landrieu says they will continue to try to work with firefighters to work out the issue. He says Reese’s ruling undermines the US Constitution and plans to appeal…

cut 15 (08) “Supreme Court” 

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09.04.15
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LRN Sportscast 11:40 Sept 4

A big football weekend got started last night with the Saints finishing off the preseason without a win. Green Bay thumped New Orleans 38-10. There were some positives, Brandon Coleman who is fighting to be the Saints number three wide receiver, had four catches for 82 yards. Another wideout, Willie Snead, who is trying to make the team, had three catches for 31 yards, including a seven yard touchdown pass from Luke McCown. In the battle for third-string quarterback, Ryan Griffin was 7 of 13 for 56 yards, while Garrett Grayson was 8 of 19 for 71 yards and two interceptions.

Southeastern Louisiana began defense of its Southland Conference championship with a 34 to 20 win over Northwestern State. The Lions rushed for 438 yards. Quarterback D’Shaie Landor led the way with 125 yards on the ground.

And Duke dominated Tulane by beating the Green Wave 37 to 7 at Yulman Stadium.

It’s the opening weekend of the high school football season. Great game last night between Jennings and Kinder and it was Kinder who pulled off the victory 41-40. Tonight’s marquee match-ups are North Webster at Haynesville, Calvary Baptist hosts Teurlings Catholic, Parkview battles Catholic and Rummel visits UHIGH in the LHSAA Game of the Week.

There are some who LSU can be one of the four teams in the college football playoffs. We’ll see how they look tomorrow night when they host McNeese State in the season opener. Coach Les Miles says it’s nice to be recognized as one of the top teams in the country and the players believe they can compete with anyone…
cut 17 (14) “…talented guys”
Kick-off is at 6:30.

And one quick NFL note…the Steelers have traded former LSU punter Brad Wing to the Giants for a late-round draft pick.

09.03.15
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17:30 LRN Newscast Sept 3rd

The first meeting of a legislative task force studying the economic impact of illegal immigration on Louisiana taxpayers was held today at the Capitol. Eric Gill has more…
cut 1 (30) “…reporting”

The Calcasieu Parish D-A’s office says they will seek the death penalty against Kevin Daigle. He’s the man who is accussed of killing Louisiana State Trooper Steven Vincent, who authorities say was trying to assist Daigle after he drove off the road near Lake Charles.

Les Miles is hoping his youngest son will one day play for him at LSU. Tigers recruiting coordinator Frank Wilson has offered Ben Miles a scholarship to play at LSU. Miles is a fullback for the Catholic High Bears in Baton Rouge. And Coach says the scholarship offer is deserving:
CUT 9 (08) “by it”

A big story today nationally, was a federal judge’s decision to lift a four-game suspension against Patriots quarterback Tom Brady as part of the league’s deflategate investigation. Local legal analyst Chick Foret explains why…
cut 14 (09) “…proper notice”
Foret says based on this decision, Saints Coach Sean Payton could file a lawsuit against the league in an attempt to recoup the salary he lost when suspended for the bountygate investigation. But Foret does not think Payton would be successful.

09.03.15
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LRN sportscast 16:45 September 3rd

The Saints face the Green Bay Packers tonight in the final preseason game of the year. It’s a big game for former Tulane quarterback Ryan Griffin. He’s expected to take plenty of snaps and needs a good performance to make the team. Kick-off is at 6 PM.

Griffin’s alma mater, Tulane, begins its season tonight as the Green Wave host Duke. Tulane went three and nine last season and lost to the Blue Devils.

In Natchitoches…Northwestern State will host Southeastern Louisiana. The Lions are the two-time defending champs in the Southland. They have a new quarterback this season, UL Lafayette transfer D’Shaie Landor. S-L-U Coach Ron Roberts says Landor is a gifted player….
cut 19 (15) “…him loose”
Kick-off is at 6 PM.

Is it possible Saints Coach Sean Payton could get some of his 2012 Bountygate suspension salary back now that Tom Brady won his case against the NFL? Legal analyst Chick Foret says the bad news is that Brady was covered under the collective bargaining agreement and coaches aren’t. He says the good news for Payton is that he has the same agent that helped Brady, Don Yee…:
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Payton did not earn any of his $7.5 million dollar salary when he was banned from the team for an entire season.

Les Miles is hoping his youngest son will one day play for him at LSU. Tigers recruiting coordinator Frank Wilson has offered Ben Miles a scholarship to play at LSU. Miles is a fullback for the Catholic High Bears in Baton Rouge. And Coach says the scholarship offer is deserving:
CUT 9 (08) “by it”

09.03.15
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LRN PM Newscall September 3rd

The first meeting of the task force studying the impact of illegal immigration was held today in Baton Rouge. Eric Gill reports…

CUT 1 (30)  “I’m Eric Gill”

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Football coach Les Miles is known as a good recruiter, but can he convince his youngest son to come to LSU. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A grand jury has indicted a man and his pregnant girlfriend in the death of a sex offender who repeatedly assaulted the woman throughout her childhood. 21-year-old Jace Crehan and 18-year-old Brittany Monk, both of Walker, face second degree murder charges in the death of 47-year-old Robert Noce of Zachary. Legal analyst Tim Meche says this is not a difficult case for prosecutors…

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Noce’s body was found inside a 55-gallon drum after he was stabbed and strangled. Officials say Noce had just begun serving probation for sexually abusing Monk when he was killed. Meche says doesn’t think the judge will allow evidence of the abuse to be presented to the jury…

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Authorities say Crehan admitted to the crime and placed Monk at the scene. Meche says Monk will have to prove that the sexual abuse rendered her mentally insane at the time of the murder or that she feared for her life…

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The first meeting of the task force studying the impact of illegal immigration was held today in Baton Rouge. Task force chairperson Denham Springs Representative Valarie Hodges says ignoring the problem of illegal immigration effects the quality of life for everyone…

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Hodges says taxpayers are forced to pay for the cost of providing for every illegal immigrant under the age of 18. She says it’s difficult to know how much illegal immigrants are costing the state because most departments do not track that information. Hodges says you can’t fix what you can’t identify…

CUT 7 (08)  “in Louisiana”

Louisiana is among the top 10 states that receive unaccompanied alien children. Hodges says another meeting is planned next month that will include the Department of Health and Hospitals and the Department of Education giving updated data to the task force. She says the purpose of this task force is not to solve the problem of illegal immigration…

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Les Miles is hoping his youngest son will one day play for him at LSU. Tigers recruiting coordinator Frank Wilson has offered Ben Miles a scholarship to play at LSU. Miles is a fullback for the Catholic High Bears in Baton Rouge. And Miles says the scholarship offer is deserving

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Miles had trouble convincing two of his other children to stay close to home for college. His daughter “Smacker” Miles is a swimmer at Texas and his son, Manny, is a walk-on at North Carolina. Miles hopes Ben will wear the purple and gold…

cut 10 (10)  “path here”

Ben Miles’ high school coach, Dale Weiner, is expecting big things from Miles as he enters his junior season. Coach Miles hopes one day he’ll be coaching his son…

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Now that a federal judge has ruled against the NFL in the Tom Brady deflate-gate case, does this open up the door for Saints Coach Sean Payton to sue the league in order to recoup the money he lost when he was suspended without pay in 2012 for Bounty Gate? Legal analyst Chick Foret says Brady’s case was covered by the collective bargaining agreement that all players are involved in…:

cut 12 (11)  “for those folks”

Also suspended over the alleged Saints illegal pay for pain program was General Manager Mickey Loomis who was out 8 games, and Assistant Head Coach Joe Vitt who was punished for 6 games. Foret says the good news for Payton is that he has the same agent that helped Brady, Don Yee…:

cut 13 (09)  “my money”

Payton did not earn any of his $7.5 million dollar salary when he was banned from the team for an entire season. Foret says it might be a longshot for Payton to get back that money, but not many people thought Brady would win either. He says U.S. District Judge Richard M. Berman did not rule on whether or not Brady altered footballs…:

cut 14 (09)  “proper notice”

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09.03.15
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LRN Sportscast 11:40 September 3rd

The Saints final preseason game is tonight. The starters are not expected to play, but it’s a big game for those seeking a spot on the 53-man roster. The battle for place kicker needs to be settled, Dustin Hopkins and Zack Hocker have been competing against each other since July. Wide receiver is also a position to watch. Josh Morgan, Willie Snead and Joe Morgan are on the bubble.

Coach Les Miles says redshirt freshman William Clapp will start at left guard against McNeese State on Saturday night. Miles says junior Josh Boutte (Boo-tay) will start at right guard, while true freshman defensive end Isaiah Washington will not play, because of an arm injury.

Former LSU basketball star Jarrell Martin has suffered a fracutured left foot and he undergoes surgery today. The Memphis Grizzlies first round pick hurt himself while working out with another player.

And former Saint Scott Shanle is joining Cox Sports Television as he’ll be part of CST’s studio broadcast team for Saints pre and postgame shows.

The college football season starts tonight as Southland foes Northwestern State and Southeastern Louisiana face each other in Natchitoches. SLU has won the league title the past two seasons. They’ve scored a bunch of points, they’ve also been good on defense, leading the conference in points allowed and yards given up the last two seasons. Demons Coach Jay Thomas says the Lions are still impressive on defense…
cut 17 (16) “…hands down”
Kickoff is at 6 PM.

Tonight at 8:30, Tulane hosts the Duke Blue Devils. Last season Duke dominated the Green Wave, beating Curtis Johnson’s team 47-13. Tulane also had five turnovers in that game. Tanner Lee threw three interceptions in that game and he’ll start at QB tonight.

09.02.15
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LRN Newscast 17:30 Sept 2

Minden Congressman John Fleming is calling for a National Day of Prayer to address violence against police officers. He’s sent a request to President Obama because he believes these cop killings must stop and wants all Congressional members to get on board…:
CUT 8 (08) “this nation”
Six Louisiana police officers have been fatally shot in the line of duty this year.

The Department of Health and Hospitals says 82 percent of birth hospitals in Louisiana are providing families with access to breastfeeding support and resources. Amy Zapata is the Bureau of Family Health Director at DHH. She says improving breastfeeding rates is one of the most profound, low-cost measures to promote health of mothers and babies…:
CUT 3 (10) “good for moms”
She says their goal is to help educate Louisiana mothers on the importance of breastfeeding and to help hospitals strengthen support offered to new moms.

The state department of health and hospitals announce the discovery of the brain eating amoeba in a water system in Ouachita Parish. Eric Gill reports…
cut 2 (30) “….I’m Eric Gill”

Authorities have arrested a gunman involved in a shooting near Grambling State yesterday. Grambling police say 23-year-old Tre’Stevenson Jones has been charged with attempted second degree murder. The search for Jones caused Ruston High School to be on lockdown yesterday. No one was injured and authorities say a drug deal gone bad led to the shooting.

09.02.15
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16:30 LRN Newscast September 2nd

Minden Congressman John Fleming is asking President Obama to hold a National Day of Prayer to stop the violence against police officers. Louisiana has lost 6 cops from fatal gunfire this year. Fleming says we can’t allow this pattern of targeting law enforcement to continue…:
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He feels a National Day of Prayer like this would send a strong message to the country that violence against law enforcement must stop.

The state Department of Health and Hospitals announce the discovery of the brain eating amoeba in a water system in Ouachita Parish. State Health Officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry says the amoeba was found in the North Monroe Water System, which serves Sterlington. Guidry says this is the fourth discovery this summer and there is a common thread…:
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A 60 day chlorine burn on the system will begin as soon as possible.

The state department of health and hospitals says 82-percent of birth hospitals in Louisiana are providing families with access to breastfeeding support and resources. Michelle Southern reports…
cut 1 (30) “….I’m Michelle Southern”

A commission that oversees the French Quarter voted today to remove the 124-year-old “Liberty Place” monument, because its a public nuisance. It’s one of four structures that New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu wants removed because of its connection with the Confederate Army. The city council still has to approve its removal.

09.02.15
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LRN Sportscast 16:45 Sept 2nd

According to a report from the NFL network, Saints cornerback Keenan Lewis will be sidelined the next four to six weeks after undergoing hip surgery. The 29-year-old has been dependable as he’s started every game in his first two seasons in New Orleans. The injury to Lewis means Delvin Breaux and Brandon Browner could be your starting cornerbacks week one. But Browner is also dealing with an injury.

The LSU football team and the Head Health Network are partnering up to study how impacts to the head effect players. H-H-N President Curtis Cruz says 24 players will have sensors in their helmets this season and the sensors will relay information to the training staff when the player is involved in contact, to determine if the hit was serious enough to bring on a concussion…
cut 15 (12) “be successful”
He says this study will give training staff a much better handle on how to treat concussions.

The Ragin Cajuns are looking to pull off the upset this Saturday as they visit Kentucky. The Wildcats have a new offensive coordinator in Shannon Dawson, who was previously at West Virginia. UL Lafayette Coach Mark Hudspeth says they have an idea on what they’ll see on Saturday, but they are preparing for a few surprises….
cut 17 (14) “….gonna see”
Kickoff is at six o’ clock.

Louisiana Tech believes they can have close to a sell out for Saturday night’s season opener for Southern. The Jaguar nation is expected to bring a lot of people to Ruston.

And the Independence Bowl says last year’s game between Miami and South Carolina generated about 18 million dollars in an economic impact for the Shreveport-Bossier City area.