Author Archives: Jeff Palermo

07.11.15
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LRN Sportscast 07:30 July 11

The executive committee of the louisiana High School Officials Association is set to meet tomorrow as referees across the state are planning to go on strike. The association’s president Paul LaRosa says they are seeking signed contracts with schools that stipulate pay and other conditions, including security at games. LaRosa says officials are tired of promises of more pay, which is why a work stoppage maybe necessary…
cut 30 (09) “…our officials”
LaRosa says officials have only received two pay raises in the last 25 years, but a story in the Baton Rouge Advocate reports football refs have received five pay raises since 1990-91.

Tonight at John L Guidry Stadium at Nicholls State it’s the Iberiabank Air-it-Out and Papa John’s quarterback challenge, which is the marquee event of the Manning Passing Academy.

LSU linebacker Kendell Beckwith and safety Jalen Mills are on the Bronco Nagurski Watch List, which goes to the defensive player of the year. Louisiana Tech defensive back Xavier Woods is also on the Nagurski Trophy Watch List, while ULM defensive lineman Gerrand Johnson was named to both the Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List and the Outland Trophy.

In the NBA….former LSU Tiger Jarell Martin has signed with the Grizzlies. Memphis drafted Martin in the first round last month after he averaged 14 points and seven rebounds last season at LSU.

The Pelicans have signed their first free agent of the offseason that wasn’t one of their own. Small forward Alonzo Gee has agreed to a two-year deal with New Orleans. The 28-year-old has averaged seven points a game during his career. He split time with Denver and Portland last season.

The Pelicans opened their summer league schedule by beating Milwaukee 101-89 in Las Vegas. Seth Curry scored 30 points. The former Duke star was 10-of-11 from the free throw line.

07.10.15
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LRN Newscast 17:30 June 10

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services makes policy changes after a 15-year-old Baton Rouge boy was found in a home weighing just 47 pounds and covered with insect bites. DCFS Secretary Suzy Sonnier says they are adding medical experts to case examinations with special needs children…
cut 14 (07) “do that”
The mother of the 15-year-old child is behind bars on a 115-thousand dollar bond.

The Louisiana Film and Entertainment Association will no longer pursue a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the cap that was placed on the film tax incentive program. LFEA president Will French says instead of engaging in a legal battle, they believe their efforts are better served working with state agencies to make sure the film industry can still thrive…
cut 7 (08) “…new law”

There are two candidates neck and neck in the governor’s race, according to a phone survey conducted by Triumph Campaigns. At 31 percent, Republican David Vitter has a slight lead over Democrat John Bel Edwards, at 30 percent. But, LA-politics-dot-com’s Jeremy Alford says a lot can happen between now and the primary on October 24th…
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Louisiana State Police is alerting motorists to expect delays when traveling between Lafayette and Baton Rouge on Interstate 10 this weekend. Heavy backups are anticipated as a result of lane closures on the Mississippi River bridge. Trooper Bryan Lee says construction begins Friday night…:
CUT 9 (11) “afternoon”
A lane of I-10 westbound at Grosse Tete will remain closed until 6:00 am Monday morning.

07.10.15
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LRN Sportscast 16:45 July 10

The executive committee of the Louisiana High School Officials Association meets on Sunday as referees around the state are planning to strike. The association’s president Paul LaRosa says they want signed contracts with individual schools that stipulate referee pay and other conditions, including security at games. He says refs are tired of promises of more pay, which is why a work stoppage maybe necessary…
cut 14 (09) “…our officials”
LHSAA executive director Eddie Bonine says he’ll attend the officials association executive committee meeting on Sunday. He hopes something can be worked out to prevent a ref work stoppage, because student-athletes shouldn’t have to worry about whether they’ll play games this year…
cut 16 (05) “…the way”

NFL fans are mourning the death of former Alabama and Raiders quarter Ken Stabler. He died at the age of 69 after a losing a battle to colon cancer. Stabler played for three seasons for the New Orleans Saints before retiring after the 1984 season. The native of Foley, Alabama, threw for nearly 28-thousand yards in his 15-year career and led Oakland to a Super Bowl Victory.

LSU offensive tackle Vadal Alexander has been named to the Outland Trophy Watch List. Linebacker Kendell Beckwith and safety Jalen Mills is on the Nagurski Watch List. While ULM defensive lineman Gerrand Johnson was named to both the Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List and the Outland Trophy.

Northwestern State has added former Edna Karr Star Glenn Irons to its roster. Iroans was a Class 4-A all-state selection in 2013 and signed at Nebraska out of high school. But Irons left the Cornhuskers program after Bo Pelini was fired.

07.10.15
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LRN Newscast 13:30 July 10

The Louisiana Film and Entertainment Association announces they will no longer pursue a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the cap that was placed on the film tax incentive program. LFEA president Will French says instead of engaging in a legal battle, they believe their efforts are better served working with state agencies to make sure the film industry can still thrive…
cut 7 (08) “…new law”

Mississippi-based Triumph Campaigns conducted an automated survey on the governor’s race. Based on 16-hundred responses, Republcian David Vitter received 31-percent, Democrat John Bel Edwards had 30-percent and Republican Scott Angelle had 14-percent. Jeremy Alford of la-politics-dot-com, says it appears Angelle’s TV commercials are working, because he previously polled in the single digits…
cut 4 (06) “…to folks”
Republican Jay Dardenne received 11-percent in this poll.

The Department of Children and Family Services is implementing policy changes after a 15-year-old Baton Rouge boy was found in a home weighing just 47 pounds and with insect bites. DCFS Secretary Suzy Sonnier says children who are not able to speak and living in terrible conditions will now be assessed by a group of medical professionals….
cut 12 (12) “….the child’
The child’s mother was arrested and her bond was set at 115-thousand dollars today.

State Police has issued a traffic advisory for those motorists who plan on traveling on I-10 between Baton Rouge and Lafayette this week. Trooper Bryan Lee says there will be lane closures for road work just west of the Mississippi River bridge….
cut 10 (07) “….Baton Rouge”

07.10.15
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LRN PM Newscall July 10

The Louisiana Film and Entertainment Association drops plans to file a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a new law that capped the film tax credit program. Michelle Southern has the story…

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A new poll on the governor’s race shows Republican David Vitter and Democrat John Bel Edwards in a statistical tie. Emelie Gunn has more…

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An automated telephone survey conducted by Mississippi-based Triumph Campaigns finds Republican US Senator David Vitter and Democratic State representative John Bel Edwards neck and neck in the governor’s race. Vitter received 31-percent of the vote, while Edwards had 30-percent in a poll of 16-hundred voters. Jeremy Alford of la-politics-dot-com says this poll resembles previous surveys…

CUT 3 (06)  “for a runoff”

The automated poll did not reach cell phone users and it did not ask voters who they would vote for in a run-off. Republican PSC member Scott Angelle garnered 14-percent in this poll, while GOP Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne had 11-percent. Alford says it appears Angelle’s TV commercials are working, because he previously polled in the single digits

CUT 4 (06)  “to folks”

The gubernatorial primary is set for October 24th. Alford says a lot can still change as the candidates have yet to do anything to get the voters’ attention….

CUT 5 (10)  “this race”

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The Louisiana Film and Entertainment Association announces they will not move forward with a lawsuit challenging the law recently passed that caps the state’s film tax credit program. L-F-E-A President Will French says a constitutional challenge is not needed, because they are pleased with how the Jindal administration is interpreting the new law

CUT 6 (05)  “doing that”

French says instead of engaging in a legal battle, they believe their efforts are better served working with state agencies to make sure the film industry can still thrive…

CUT 7 (08) “new law”

French says there are several problems with the legislation that reformed the motion picture incentive program. He says they hope to fix those glitches when a new governor is sworn in

CUT 8 (10)  “endorse it”

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Louisiana State Police is alerting motorists to expect delays when traveling between Lafayette and Baton Rouge on Interstate 10 this weekend. Heavy backups are anticipated as a result of lane closures on the Mississippi River bridge. Trooper Bryan Lee says construction will begin at 8 o’clock tonight.

CUT 9 (11)  “afternoon (2x)”

I-10 westbound at Grosse Tete will remain closed until 6:00 am Monday morning. Lee advises drivers to take an alternate route rather than sitting in traffic.

cut 10 (07) “Baton Rouge” 

Lee says the lane closures are for road improvement work. He says construction crews will be present, so drive with caution…

cut 11 (11) “distractions”

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The Department of Children and Family Services is implementing  policy changes after a 15-year-old Baton Rouge boy was found in a home weighing just 47 pounds and with insect bites.  DCFS Secretary Suzy Sonnier says children who are not able to speak and live in terrible conditions will now be assessed by a group of medical professionals.

cut 12 (12)  “the child”

Sonnier says this is an important step to prevent similar situations  from happening again. She says they’re still investigating this child’s living conditions and is hopeful this change will help decide if DCFS needs to take on additional policies to improve the process of future investigations.

cut 13 (09)  “themselves”

Sonnier says adding medical experts to case examinations can determine allegations of abuse and neglect and better decide what actions to take during a follow up with a special needs child.

cut 14 (07) “do that”

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07.10.15
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12:30 LRN Newscast July 10

The Louisiana Film and Entertainment Association drops plans to file a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a new law that capped the film tax credit program. Michelle Southern has the story…
cut 1 (30) “…reporting”

The longtime secretary of former Lafayette Parish District Attorney Mike Harson has been sentenced to 18 months in a federal prison. Sixty-one-year-old Barna Haynes pleaded guility in 2013 for her role in a bribery scheme that involved DWI offenders. She’s been ordered to report to prison by August 20th.

An automated telphone survey conducted by Mississippi-based Triumph Campaigns finds Republican US Senator David Vitter and Democratic State representative John Bel Edwards neck and neck in the governor’s race. Vitter received 31-percent of the vote, while Edwards had 30-percent in a poll of 16-hundred voters. Jeremy Alford of la-politics-dot-com says this poll resembeles similar surveys…
cut 3 (06) “…for a run-off”
The automated poll did not reach cell phone users and it did not ask voters who they would vote for in a run-off.

State Police has issued a traffic advisory as the result of lane closures that will take place this weekend in Grosse Tete, just west of the I-10 Mississippi Bridge. Trooper Bryan Lee says the lane closure is for road improvement work. He says construction crews will be present so use caution…
cut 11 (11) “…distractions”

07.10.15
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11:40 LRN Sportscast July 10

The executive committee of the Louisiana High School Officials Association meets on Sunday as referees plan to strike, jeopardizing the upcoming high school football and volleyball seasons. The association’s president Paul LaRosa says officials are looking for a pay increase, but that’s not the only reason why they are upset…
cut 13 (08) “…trying to fix”
LHSAA Executive Director Eddie Bonine says schools can not legally enter into a contract with officials and he’s asking for more time to discuss this issue with high school principals and superintendents…
cut 15 (10) “…on this”

NFL fans are mourning the death of Former Raiders and Saints quarterback Ken Stabler, who died as a result of complications associated with colon cancer.

The Pelicans have reportedly signed free-agent forward Alonzo Gee to a two-year contract worth 2.75 million dollars. Gee is 28-years-old. He played with five teams during his six seasons, averaging seven points and three rebounds a game, while shooting 33-percent from three-point territory.

Here’s the latest with the watch list in college football….LSU’s Vadal Alexander is a preseason nominee for the Outland Trophy, which goes to the best interior lineman in the country. Louisiana Tech defensive tackle Vernon Butler is on the Outland Trophy Watch List after registering 13.tackles for a loss last season.

ULM defensive lineman Gerrand Johnson is on both the Bronko Nagurski and Outland Trophy Watch List. Johnon led the Warhawks with 93 total tackles last season.

And Louisiana Tech safety Xavier Woods is also on the Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List. The junior from West Monroe had six interceptions last season, two of them were returned for touchdowns.

07.09.15
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LRN Newscast 17:30 July 9

The US Army has announced a soldier reduction of 388 at Fort Polk. It’s part of a troop reduction of 40-thousand that’s impacting Army bases across the country. Fort Polk Progress Chairman Michael Reese is glad the Army spared major cuts to the Vernon Parish military base…
cut 12 (10) “…6,500″
Reese says their main focus now is to prevent future reductions.

Tragic story out of Avoyelles Parish as authorities say a seven-year-old was the victim in an apparent murder-suicide. Sheriff Doug Anderson says they believe 28-year-old Ryan Recktenwald killed his young daughter and then turned the gun on himself…
cut 8 (10) “…week or so”
Anderson says the two bodies were found laying in a field in the Vick area.

An online portal set up by the Department of Education is accepting public comments about Common Core. Emelie Gunn spoke with a state lawmaker about the review process…
CUT 1 (27) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

The Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s office says a man has died after he tried to steal copper from a utility pole. Spokesman Chris Ivey says 51-year-old Jesse Jones III of Reeves was electrocuted while trying to yank down copper wire from poles near US Highway 165…:
CUT 9 (09) “your heart”
Jones was pronounced dead and three others were arrested on theft charges.

07.09.15
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LRN Sportscast 16:45 July 9

Pelicans star Anthony Davis signed his five-year contract extension worth 145 million dollars just after midnight as the moratorium on signings and trades were lifted. It will go into effect following the upcoming season. New Orleans head coach Alvin Gentry is excited to have A-D on the roster for the next six seasons…
cut 30 (27) “…franchise”
The New Orleans Pelicans summer league team begins action tomorrow in Las Vegas. They’ll take on the Milwaukee bucks, who have former LSU Tiger Johnny O’ Bryant on their roster.

LSU men’s basketball announced today that they’ll host Kennesaw State out of the Atlantic Sun Conference and South Alabama prior to playing in Brooklyn in the Legends Classic. The game against Kennesaw will take place November 16th in the PMAC and the Tigers will host South Alabama on November 19th.

Ragin Cajuns baseball coach Tony Robichaux has reportedly agreed to a five-year contract extension that will keep him in the UL Lafayette dugout through the 2020 season. Robichaux has led the Cajuns to back-to-back apperances in the NCAA Tournament.

Southeastern Louisiana baseball coach Matt Riser has also agreed to a new multi-year contract. Riser has agreed to a new 3-year deal after winning 80 games the past two seasons in Hammond.

In football notes…LSU senior punter Jamie Keehn has been named to the Ray Guy Award preseason watch list. Camping World is reportedly the new sponsor of the Independence Bowl and the Manning Passing Academy is underway in Thibodaux.

07.09.15
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LRN PM Newscall July 9

An online portal set up by the Department of Education is accepting public comments about Common Core. Emelie Gunn spoke with a state lawmaker about the review process…

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The Army announce 388 soldiers will be cut from Fort Polk. Jeff Palermo has more on how people feel about this…

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The State Department of Education has set up an online portal to accept comments from the public about Common Core. This is part of the extensive review process of the controversial English and math standards. Lake Charles Rep. Brett Geymann helped set up this public comment period…

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Geymann says the comments made on the online portal will be reviewed next month by 101 educators and other experts who have been charged to provide BESE with possible changes to Common Core….

CUT 4 (11)  “moving forward”

As part of the review process, Geymann says the new governor, legislature and BESE will  have a say on what changes could be made. He say to provide public comments visit louisiana.statestandards.com.

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The Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office says a man shot and killed his 7-year-old daughter, then turned the gun on himself in an apparent murder/suicide. Sheriff Doug Anderson says they got a 911 call around 8:50pm Wednesday evening in reference to two bodies laying in a field in the Vick area…:

CUT 6 (08)  “shot to death”

Anderson says they determined that 28-year-old Ryan Recktenwald killed his young daughter and then killed himself. He says they have no idea what caused this man to do such a thing…:

CUT 7 (09) “only 7-years-old”

Anderson says the call came from from the residence next to the field where Recktenwald and his daughter lived with his ex-girlfriend. He says investigators interviewed people that knew the father…:

CUT 8 (10)  “last week or so”

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The Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s office says a man has died after he tried to steal copper from a utility pole. Chris Ivey, commands the sheriff’s office criminal investigations division, says 51-year-old Jesse Jones III of Reeves was electrocuted while trying to yank down copper wire from pols near U-S Highway 165…

CUT 9 (09)  “your heart”

Jones was pronounced dead at a Lake Charles hospital and three others were arrested on theft charges. Ivey says Entergy officials report the four men performed 10-thousand dollars in damages to eight power lines

cut 10 (07) “of utilities” 

Ivey says three men who were also involved in stealing of the copper wire, were the ones that alerted the authorities about the electrocution…

cut 11 (10) “the ground”

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The US Army has announced a soldier reduction of 388 at Fort Polk. It’s part of a troop reduction of 40-thousand that’s impacting Army bases across the country. Fort Polk Progress Chairman Michael Reese is glad the Army spared major cuts to the Vernon Parish military base…

cut 12 (10)  “6,500”

Reese says the Joint Readiness Training Center on the base will not be touched by the reduction. He says their main concern was cuts to the depolyable combat brigade, which also will not lose any soldiers.

cut 13 (08)  “that value”

Reese says their main focus now is to prevent future reductions. He says Louisiana delegates are paving the way nationally to stop the Army from making any more cuts.

cut 14 (11) “of service”

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