Author Archives: Jeff Palermo

02.09.15
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PM LRN Newscall February 9 2015

This Saturday you have the opportunity to see a bulldog run at over 180 miles per hour. Eric Gill has more…

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The Kenner Police Department arrest a Mississippi woman who was allegedly driving drunk when she crashed into a cop car two times. Michelle Southern reports…:

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This Saturday you’ll have the chance to see a bulldog run at over 180 miles per hour. ARCA Racing Series driver and Lafayette native Buster Graham will debut the number 17 Louisiana Tech Bulldog Ford Fusion in the Lucas Oil 200 stock car race. Tech spokesman, Dave Guerin, says this started with a benefactor who wanted to increase the exposure of the university’s brand…

CUT 3 (08)  “so proud of”

The race, at Daytona International Speedway, is the first in the ARCA racing season and can be seen on Fox Sports 1 beginning at 3PM Saturday. Guerin says he has not seen a car in the ARCA series emblazoned with a university’s logo before. He says this is really a one-of-a-kind opportunity…

CUT 4 (11)  “intercollegiate athletics”

He says not only will you see the Tech colors on the car, but Graham, the rest of the pit crew, and everything with the race team will be representing the Bulldogs. Guerin aims to see the Tech blue and red streaking around the track more this ARCA season…

CUT 5 (08)  “racing series event”

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The Kenner Police Department says they’ve arrested a Mississippi woman who was allegedly driving drunk when she crashed into a cop car two times. Lt. Brian McGregor says officers pulled over a 2000 GMC pick-up truck, which was swerving on Williams Blvd in Kenner, driven by 46-year-old Debra Lynn White of Gulfport…:

CUT 6 (09)  “Kenner police unit”

McGregor says once the officer’s unit was hit, he backed up and tried to create some distance between the suspect’s car and his..:

CUT 7 (09)  “of alcohol”

White was booked with DWI, reckless operation and aggravated flight from an officer. McGregor says when the officers finally got White out of her vehicle, she was slurring her words and was clearly intoxicated…:

CUT 8 (09)  “pending at this time”

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The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office announces a reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for burglarizing a Thibodaux church last week. Spokesperson Brennan Matherne says a person or persons broke into the Old Fountain Baptist Church on Hwy 308…

CUT 9 (10)  “filing cabinets”

He says those responsible broke into closets and filing cabinets looking for anything of value…

cut 10 (11)  “at the church”

He says the thieves took several pieces of electronic equipment and a jar of money. Matherne says detectives are looking for any information about this crime and a tip that leads to an arrest could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000…

cut 11 (11) “7-4-3-3”

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The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s office says they are investigating KKK fliers that were left in several neighborhoods in the area. Lt. Tommy Carnline says the fliers have a picture of a hooded man on them and say “You can sleep well tonight knowing the Klan is awake”…:

cut 12 (09)  “feel that way”

Carnline says their detectives are working on it and they’ve also involved the FBI because it could be considered a hate crime…:

cut 13 (11)  “we’re looking into it”

The flier provides contact information. When you dial the phone number you get a pre-recorded message from the Traditionalist American Knights of the Klu Klux Klan which says they are unapologetically committed to the interest and values of the white race…:

cut 14 (09)  “and movies”

02.09.15
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11:40 LRN Sportscast February 9

LSU will have two freshmen in its weekend rotation when they start the season on Friday against Kansas. Sophomore left-hander Jared Poche will start on opening night, and freshman right-hander Alex Lange will start Saturday and another freshman righty, Jake Godfrey, will start on Sunday.

LSU needs a new wide receivers coach. As Adam Henry is leaving the Tigers for a job on the San Francisco 49ers coaching staff. Henry, who also played and coached at McNeese State, spent the last three seasons with LSU, helping Jarvis Landry and Odell Beckham get to the NFL.

In the NBA tonight…the Pelicans host the Utah Jazz. New Orleans all-star Anthony Davis is questionable after injuring his shoulder in a loss to Chicago on Saturday night. In college hoops…Northwestern State hosts Stephen F Austin, the Demons will look to pack the Prather against the Lumberjacks who are undefeated in league play.

If you like auto racing and love Louisiana Tech you’ll get a kick out of this story. Lafayette native Buster Graham will debut the number 17 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Ford Fusion at this Saturday’s Lucas Oil 200 stock car crace at Daytona International Speedway. Louisiana Tech spokesperson Dave Guerin the vehicle will be decked out with the university logo and the pit crew will also represent the Bulldogs…
cut 4 (11) “…intercollegiate athletics”
The A-R-C-A race will be shown on Fox Sports One at three o’ clock on Saturday.

A Texas judge is expected to officially name former San Antonio mayor Phil Hardberger and estate lawyer Art Bayern as overseers of a trust that benefits Tom Benson’s heirs, today. The struggle over this trust fund is part of the larger feud concerning future ownership of the Saints and Pelicans.

02.05.15
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16:45 Sportscast February 5, 2015

The agent for Saints backup quarterback Luke McCown announced that his client is returning to the Black and Gold next season. He’s reportedly signed a one-year deal that will pay him 970-thousand dollars next year. The former Louisiana Tech QB has been with the Saints since the 2013 season.

Based on what football recruiting experts say, LSU’s 2015 class is ranked anywhere between the fifth best class in the nation to the 13th. While fans like focusing on the four and five star prospects, LSU Coach Les Miles says Jesuit tight end Foster Moreau is a three-star prospect to keep an eye on
cut 18 (16) “…off the field”
Acadiana’s Bry’Kiethon Mouton is another three-star tight end that’s part of LSU’s 2015 signing class.

Bossier Parish Community College makes history as they sign a female player to a baseball scholarship. Michelle Southern reports…
cut 2 (30) “….reporting”

Former Southeastern Louisiana star Wade Miley has signed a three-year contract extension with the Boston Red Sox. Miley will reportedly receive 19-million dollars over the course of the deal and there is an option for fourth year. Miley spent his first four seasons with Arizona, last year with the D-Backs he was 8-and-12 with a 4.34 ERA.

02.05.15
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11:40 Sportscast Feb 5

LSU’s 2015 football recruiting class features seven of the top ten ranked players in the state, including Warren Easton wide receiver Tyron Johnson, who is Louisiana’s top prospect. Coach Les Miles says Johnson will be a dominant wide receiver at LSU…
cut 17 (17) “….we’ll play you”
Miles said at the Bayou Bash that if Louisiana high school football players don’t want to play at LSU than the hell with him. You can see it for yourself at tiger-rag-dot-com.

The Oklahoma City Thunder scored the final 13 points to outlast the New Orleans Pelicans 102-91 last night. The Thunder’s Russell Westbrook had a career-high 45 points.

U-L Lafayette signed 24 football players on national signing day. The class is ranked first among Sun Belt schools by both Scout-dot-com and 24-7-sports.com. Five offensive lineman are part of this class and Coach Mark Hudspeth says they are all really good…
cut 30 (13) “…that aspect”
One of those offensive lineman is Cole Prudhomme from Eunice.

U-L-M’s class has three quarterbacks, including Delhi Charter’s Frank Maxwell. Warhawks recruiting coordinator Mario Price says they like to have competition at that position…
cut 20 (15) “….those numbers’
The other two quarterbacks are Will Collins from Oklahoma and Chandler Eiland from Texas.

02.05.15
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LRN Newscast 08:30 Feb 5

Law enforcement warns parents about a social media app that’s being used for cyberbullying. Yik Yak is an anonymous bulletin board where users can post comments that can be read by anyone within a 10 mile radius. Washington Parish Chief Deputy Mike Haley says parents are reporting their children have been bullied through the Yik Yak app…
cut 4 (08) “…as we can”
Haley reminds residents that cyberbullying is a crime in Louisiana.

Bossier Parish Coummunity College has signed a female, who will pitch on their baseball team. Head Coach Aaron Vorachek says this is not a publicity stunt, he says Sarah Hudek struck out 14 hitters in 12 innings at the Under World Wood Bat Championships…
cut 9 (09) “…I’m excited to have her’
Sarah is the daughter of former Major League All-Star John Hudek.

The LSU Alumni Association seeks volunteers to help lobby against potential budget cuts to LSU campuses. Jeff Palermo has the story…
cut 3 (30) “….reporting”

A state lawmaker who pushed to have a special session so lawmakers can work on the state’s budget problems has given up on that effort. Houma Representative Joe Harrison says there wasn’t enough support among fellow legislators.

No one won last night’s 324-million dollar Powerball jackpot. The jackpot for Saturday’s drawing grows to 360-million dollars.

02.05.15
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LRN Newscast 07:30 February 5

A south Louisiana man who crashed head-on into a bus has been arrested and faces charges of D-W-I and drug possession. Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard says they believe 32-year-old Brandon Vince of Livingston was intoxicated when he slammed into a bus Tuesday morning, injuring over a dozen students…
cut 12 (11) “…gonna come out good”
None of the students’ injuries were considered serious.

Authorities in Washington Parish are concerned about a social media app called Yik Yak, which is used for cyberbullying. Chief deputy Mike Haley says parents need to be aware of their children’s social media activities…
cut 5 (07) “….using it appropriately’
Yik Yak is an anonymous bulletin board where users can post comments that can be read by anyone within a ten mile radius.

The LSU Alumni Association seeks volunteers to lobby against deep cuts to higher education…
cut 15 (10) “….asset”
That’s President Cliff Vannoy, who says this grassroot network called Tiger Advocates will make their voices heard by communicating directly with state legislators.

Bossier Parish Community College makes history as they sign a female to a baseball scholarship…
cut 2 (30) “…reporting”

02.05.15
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LRN Sportscast 06:45 Feb 5

Based on what football recruiting experts say, LSU’s 2015 class is ranked anywhere between the fifth best class in the nation to the 13th. Coach Les Miles says this is a class that will help them compete for championships….
cut 16 (17) “…your campus”
LSU signed seven of the top ten players in the state.

Wednesday wasn’t just national signing day for football, it was for other sports as well, including baseball, where Bossier Parish Community College signed a girl, who will pitch on their baseball team. Coach Aaron Voracheck says Sarah Hudek is a left-hander who throws around 80-miles per hour…
cut 7 (04) “…signing another pitcher”
Sarah is the daughter of former MLB All-Star John Hudek.

Louisiana Tech signed 14 three-star prospects, including a dual threat quarterback from Merdian, Mississippi named J’Mar Smith. Coach Skip Holtz says Smith has a lot of potential…
cut 19 (15) “…athletic”

The Ragin Cajuns signed a quarterback from Alabama. His name is Chris Weaver and Coach Mark Hudspeth says Weaver will be that quarterback that will lead them into the future…
cut 20 (17) “…Chris Weaver”
The Cajuns also signed Dion Ray, who played quarterback at Helen Cox in New Orleans.

02.05.15
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LRN Newscast 06:30 Feb 5

The LSU Alumni Association forms a group called Tiger Advocates, which is a group of volunteers, who will lobby lawmakers in the legislative session not to go through with deep cuts to higher education. LSU Alumni Association President Cliff Vannoy says Tiger Advocates will be kept up to date on key legislation and make their voices heard…
cut 14 (10) “….or write em”
Go to the LSU Alumni Association website for more information.

Law enforcement want to get the word out about a social media app called Yik Yak that’s used for cyberbulling. Washington Sheriff chief deputy Mike Haley says they see it in there parish and he wants to remind the public there are consequences for using social media to bully or make threats…
cut 6 (05) “…they’re cyberbullying”

A 32-year-old south Louisiana man faces several charges, including first-offense D-W-I, for his role in a head-on bus crash that injured several students. The collision occurred Tuesday morning in Livingston Parish and Sheriff Jason Ard says their investigation revealed Brandon Vince of Livingston was impaired at the time of the crash….
cut 11 (08) “….system’
Vince is also charged with 17 counts of vehicular negligent injuring. The injuries to the school children were minor to moderate.

According to the US Department of Health and Hospitals, 148-thousand Louisiana residents have selected a health insurance policy through the federal marketplace. Open enrollment ends February 15th.

02.04.15
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LRN Newscast 17:30 Feb 4

LSU’s 2015 recruiting class is loaded with four and five-star offensive linemen. Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran says the Tigers signed two of the best offensive linemen in Texas, Toby Weathersby and Mae Teuhema, plus a couple of other out-of-state prospects that were heavily recruited by other schools…:
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Grambling is having a hard time finding a new president and it could be because of the state’s budget problems. Some applicants may be worried about potential cuts to higher ed in Louisiana. University of Louisiana System President Sandra Woodley understands the concerns, because what could be coming down is highly unusual…:
CUT 4 (12) “a few programs”

A woman in Lake Charles is facing charges of cruelty to a juvenile, after she left a four-year child she was babysitting unattended; allowing the toddler to wander along Highway 385. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Kim Myers…
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Twenty-three-year-old Jamie Jackson was booked with cruelty to a juvenile.

The search continues in Orleans Parish over who is responsible for cutting the head off a baby goat last week in a park in Orleans Parish. The goats were used to help maintain shrubbry and Louisiana S-P-C-A spokesperson Alicia Haefele (Hay-Fa-lee) says once word of this felony act of animal cruelty got out, people were livid…
cut 8 (10) “….to $3,000”
That’s right a three-thousand reward for information leading to a conviction.

02.04.15
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LRN Sportscast 16:45 Feb 4

LSU’s 2015 recruiting class is loaded with four and five-star offensive linemen. Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran says the Tigers signed two of the best offensive linemen in Texas, Toby Weathersby and Maea Teuhema, plus a couple of other out-of-state prospects that were heavily recruited by other schools…
cut 12 (09) “…earlier in the process”
LSU also signed a quartertback today. Justin McMillan from Cedar Hill, Texas. Mike Farrell, director of national recruiting with Rivals-dot-com, says Tigers offensive coordinator Cam Cameron really likes McMillan, but expect him to redshirt this season,…
cut 18 (18) “…pretty good”
According to 24-7 sports, LSU has the fifth best recruiting class.

According to Scout-dot-com, U-L Lafayette has the top recruiting class in the Sun Belt. The Cajuns signed ten three-star prospects today, including Helen Cox quarterback Dion Ray, Lafayette kicker Stevie Artigue, Ouachita Parish tight end Carlos Robinson, Ascension Catholic defensive end Delmond Landry and cornerback Jeryl Brazil from East Mississippi community college.

According to scout-dot-com, ULM signed one three-star prospect and that’s Jaylen Veasley, who is six-foot-one, 265-pound defensive tackle Rockwall High School in Texas.

Scout has Louisiana Tech’s class as the fourth best in Conference USA. They have the Bulldogs signing eight three-star prospects including Neville defensive tackle Courtney Wallace, Northsside offensive tackle Oshea Dugas, and Loreauville wide reciever Rhashid Bonnette.

In the NBA…the Pelicans host the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight.