Author Archives: Jeff Palermo

11.10.14
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LRN Newscast 17:30 November 10

The Louisiana Poison Control Center is sending out a warning to parents about the dangers of laundry detergent pods which have harmed hundreds of children nationally who mistake them for toys or candy. Director Mark Ryan says kids who ingest the concentrated detergent in these pods can quickly have central nervous system depression and become lethargic:
CUT 6 (12) “with is extremely dangerous”
He says as with any cleaning product, the first rule is to keep them up and away from a child’s reach.

A Shreveport woman is in jail after she allegedly threw her 17 month-old baby across the room while intoxicated as a form of punishment…:
CUT 14 (05) Q: “to do”
Shreveport Police Cpl. Breck Scott who says 25 year-old Gabrielle Kirkendoll was arrested for cruelty to a juvenile.

Former Governor Edwin Edwards doesn’t seem to be bothered much by the fact that the National Democratic Party isn’t endorsing him in his 6th Congressional District race against Republican Garret Graves. He says he was never one to fall in line with some of the policies and values of the National Democratic Party which is struggling in the south..:
CUT 4 (12) “of their programs”
He says this election is about issues facing the 6th Congressional District, not about party affiliation.

In the fifth Congressional District race, republican Zach Dasher has endorsed fellow republican Ralph Abraham, who is in a runoff with democratic Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo. Dasher just missed being in the runoff against Abraham. And former US Senate candidate Rob Maness threw his support behind fellow republican Bill Cassidy today. Maness finished third in the primary last week.

11.10.14
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LRN Sportscast 16:45

The Saints are now 4-and-5 after a tough 27-24 overtime loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday. New Orleans ralled from a 14-0 deficit to take a 24-21 lead, only to see the 49ers kick a field goal to tie and eventually win it with another field goal in overtime. Despite the loss and losing record, the Saints are in first place in the NFC South with a 4-5 record and will host the Bengals Sunday.

Former Ragin Cajuns star and NFL Pro Bowler Orlando Thomas has lost his battle with A-L-S. Thomas passed away last night at the age of 42. When Thomas finished at U-S-L, he was the school’s all-time leading tackler among defensive backs. Legendary high school football coach Louis Cook coached Thomas at Crowley High School…
cut 11 (08) “….that he was”
Thomas was diagnosed with A-L-S ten years ago.

The LSU Tigers are back on the practice field this afternoon, trying to forget about their tough loss to Alabama and look ahead to their match-up with Arkansas this Saturday. Wide Receiver Malachi Dupre…
cut 30 (10) “…tomorrow”
LSU cornerback Rashard Robinson didn’t play in Saturday’s loss to Alabama. The school announced prior to kick-off that he was suspended and Coach Les Miles indicated today that he wouldn’t be back with the team anytime soon.

In other college football news…Ragin Cajuns Coach Mark Hudspeth became a father again. Captain Ty Hudspeth was born on Hudspeth’s birthday. It’s also Les Miles 61st birthday.

Louisiana Tech gets a chance to rest this Saturday. The Bulldogs lead Conference USA’s west division with a 6-0 record after beating UAB this Saturday. Tech’s next game is November 22nd at Old Dominion.

And tonight in the NBA…the Pelicans go after their third straight win as they visit Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

11.10.14
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11:40 LRN Sportscast November 10

A frustrating loss for the Saints yesterday as they made too many mistakes and lost to the San Francisco 49ers 27-24 in overtime. Head Coach Sean Payton says it was a hard fought, physcial game…
cut 17 (14) “…guys played hard”
Quarterback Drew Brees threw for 292 yards and three touchdowns. He was also intercepted twice and fumbled in overtime, which set up Phil Dawson’s game winning 35-yard field goal.

Sad news to report out of the Lafayette-area. Former Ragin Cajuns star and Minnesota Vikings standout Orlando Thomas has passed away. Thomas has been battling A-L-S, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, the last ten years of his life. Thomas won a state championship at Crowley High, was an All-American at U-S-L and played seven seasons with the Vikings.

Referees are not a loved occupation by Louisiana sports fans today. You had Saints tight end Jimmy Graham called for pass interference that took away a game-winning touchdown pass and there were some questionable calls in LSU’s overtime loss to Alabama. Tigers quarterback Anthony Jennings says pass interference should have been called when he threw a pass to Travin Dural in overtime…
cut 15 (08) “….first down”
LSU will have to regroup and face Arkansas this Saturday.

Appalachian State quarterback Taylor Lamb has been named Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Week. Lamb threw for 276 yards and two touchdowns in the Mountaineers win over ULM on Saturday. The Warhawks have lost five in a row, heading into Saturday’s home game against the Cajuns.

Tonight in the NBA…the Pelicans , who have won two in a row, take on Lebron James and the Cavaliers tonight in Cleveland.

11.07.14
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LRN Newscast 17:30 November 7

Should Mary Landrieu change her campaign message? LSU Mass Communications Professor Bob Mann, who formerly worked under Democrats Kathleen Blanco and John Breaux, says yes. Mann says the Senator needs a message that will appeal to white voters and women…:
CUT 10 (09) “to do so”
Mann says Landrieu’s current message of Capitol Hill clout isn’t working, as folks aren’t too hot on Washington D.C. these days.

Baton Rouge area businesses should have a good weekend as a result of the LSU-Alabama game. Visit Baton Rouge President Paul Arrigo….
cut 13 (09) “…gas stations etc”
About 150-thousand people are expected on campus for the game. LSU is asking fans to arrive on campus early as traffic is expected to be heavy in the hours leading up to the game.

The LSU School of Public Health in New Orleans receives a $2.2 million dollar grant to provide health information and support services for young breast cancer survivors. Project Coordinator Helen McMillan says the issues facing young women who are diagnosed with breast cancer under the age of 45 are much different from older breast cancer victims. She says they’ve also partnered with Mississippi and Alabama schools…:
CUT 5 (08) “rural and urban”
McMillan says information and resources can be found on their website, survivedat-dot-org.

There’s one week left to take advantage of Louisiana’s tax amnesty period. Department of Revenue Deputy Secretary Jarrod Coniglio urges those who are behind on their taxes to participate…

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For more info go to l-d-r-taxamnesty-dot-com.

11.07.14
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LRN Sportscast 16:45 November 7

The big game of the season has arrived for the LSU Tigers as they will host the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday night in Tiger Stadium. No one can argue that the Tide doesn’t have the advantage at the quarterback position. Senior Blake Sims has thrown for two-thousand yards and he’s rushed for 250 yards and five scores. LSU Sports Radio Network color analyst Doug Moreau says Sims is a tough assignment for LSU…
cut 30 (14) “….very well defending”
Last time out, Sims threw for 286 yards and rushed for 42 yards in Alabama 34 to 20 victory over Tennessee.

In other college football action on Saturday…U-L-M looks to snap a four-game losing streak as they visit Appalachian State. Louisiana Tech looks for its fifth win in a row at U-A-B. And the Ragin Cajuns begin a two-game road trip at New Mexico State.

The Saints begin a three-game homestand on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. This stretch of home games gives Drew Brees and the Saints a chance to extend their two-game winning streak and solidfy their first place standing in the NFC South….
cut 19 (16) “…getting better”
The Saints say running backs Pierre Thomas and Khiry Robinson will not play on Sunday. Linebacker David Hawthorne is also out. Mark Ingram, Jonathan Goodwin, Zach Strief and Robert Meachem are questionable. And Jimmy Graham and Kenny Still are listed as probable. 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis is listed as questionable with a toe injury. The Saints are a five-point favorite.

Southeastern Louisiana and McNeese are both hosting schools from Texas on Saturday. The Lions will take on Houston Baptist, while the Cowboys will face Stephen F Austin.

11.07.14
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PM LRN Newscall November 7

There’s one week left for delinquent taxpayers to take advantage of a tax amnesty period. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A former staffer for Democrats John Breaux and Kathleen Blanco says Mary Landrieu needs to change her message in order to have a chance at victory on December sixth. Eric Gill reports…

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The LSU Health New Orleans School of Public Health has been awarded a $2.2 million grant to increase the availability of health information and support services for young breast cancer survivors in the Gulf South. Project Coordinator Helen McMillan says they were one of seven sites awarded grants from the CDC…

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McMillan says the issues facing young women who diagnosed with breast cancer under the age of 45 are much different from older women who are diagnosed. She says this program will provide support services and resources for these women…

CUT 4 (13)  “what they need”

McMillan says information and resources can be found on their website, survivedat-dot-org. She says they have partnered with the University of Mississippi Medical Center and the University of Alabama-Birmingham School of Nursing to provide resources to breast cancer survivors in those states as well. McMillan says everyone is excited about receiving this grant…

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Louisiana’s 2014 tax amnesty period comes to an end in one week. Department of Revenue Deputy Secretary Jarrod Coniglio says until 11:59 PM on November 14th, those who are behind on their taxes with the state, can settle their debt without a penalty and pay only 50-percent of the interest….

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Coniglio says they are not providing how much has been collected during this 30-day tax amnesty, but says there’s a lot of interest. He says this year’s amnesty program offers delinquent taxpayers an installment plan, which has been popular

CUT 7 (08) “last year”

The state hopes to collect 104-million dollars in back taxes and Coniglio is cautiously optimistic they’ll hit that goal. He says delinquent taxpayers or those who haven’t filed, can apply for amnesty online at l-d-r-taxamnesty-dot-com…

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A former staffer for Democrats John Breaux and Kathleen Blanco says Mary Landrieu needs to change her message in order to have a chance at victory on December sixth. Bob Mann, who is currently an LSU Mass Communications Professor, says Landrieu’s message of clout and seniority in the US Senate doesn’t resonate with voters…

CUT 9 (11)  “the Tuesday election”

He says since Democrats lost control of the Senate, Landrieu lost chairmanship of the Senate Energy Committee and, with that, a lot of her clout. Mann says the senator must continue to differentiate herself from Cassidy and explain why he would be harmful to what people who have voted Democrat in the past care about. He says Landrieu also needs to appeal to women…

CUT 10 (09)  “to do so”

Mann says Landrieu would also benefit by a gaffe or a skeleton falling from the closet of Cassidy. Landrieu only received 18-percent of the white vote Tuesday night. Mann says, if Landrieu expects to defeat Cassidy in December, she’s going to have to do much better there…

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Over 150,000 people are expected to be on the LSU campus Saturday for the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide and that means the region is going to see a huge economic boom this weekend. Visit Baton Rouge President Paul Arrigo says hotels made about $2.5 million dollars the weekend of the Ole Miss game…:

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Arrigo says not only are hotels going to get a huge boost from all the football fans in Louisiana, but the service industry is going to benefit from the crowds too…:

CUT  13 (09) “gas stations etc.”

Arrigo says when these visitors come to Louisiana they take pictures and post them to social media showing all of their friends the beauty of the area and all the fun it has to offer. He says the excitement is infectious as purple and gold fans feel LSU is due for win over Bama:

cut 14 (07) “for tickets”

11.07.14
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11:40 Sportscast November 7

Tomorrow is a big day of college football as there’s a lot of marque match-ups. Ohio State-Michigan State, Arizona State-Notre Dame, TCU and Kansas State and of course LSU-versus Alabama. If you don’t have a ticket for Saturday night’s game in Death Valley and want to go, Connor Gregoire, with SeatGeek, says the highest seats in the upper sections of Tiger Stadium are going for about 150-dollars…
cut 12 (11) “…500-dollars”
It’s been reported that there will be about 100-prospects in attendance.

The high school football regular season ends this weekend. In last night’s action…Captain Shreve edged Northwood 24-21, Bastrop beat West Ouachita 38-6, Sterlington defeated Oak Grove 50-42, and Livonia edged Church Point 24-21.

The Saints head into Sunday’s game with San Francisco on a two-game winning streak and in first place in the NFC South. Quarterback Drew Brees believes the Saints running game has been a big help in opening things up for the passing game,…
cut 18 (16) “…benefits of that”
In other NFL news…Tony Romo practiced for the Cowboys today and he’s listed as probable as Dallas takes on Jacksonville in London.

Taking a look at Saturday’s college football schedule. LSU against Alabama is the big one, but there’s also Louisiana Tech at UAB, the Ragin Cajuns visit New Mexico State, ULM takes on Appalachian State. Southeastern Louisiana hosts Houston Baptist and McNeese State hosts Stephen F Austin.
Last night…Grambling won its seventh straight, beating Mississippi Valley State 38-23.

11.06.14
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LRN Sportscast 16:45 November 6

The Saints are on a two-game winning streak heading into Sunday’s game against San Francisco and there’s a feeling with Who Dat nation that the Black and Gold are headed in the right direction when it comes to getting back into the playoffs. But Coach Sean Payton says they need to win a few more games, before they can think about the postseason…
cut 20 (20 “…clean up”
The Saints game against San Francisco marks the start of a three-game homestand and an opportunity for the Black and Gold to get on a roll.

In tonight’s NFL game…expect former LSU Tiger Jeremy Hill to start at running back for the Bengals who host the Cleveland Browns. Hill rushed for 154 yards and two touchdowns in a victory over the Jaguars on Sunday.

The LSU Tigers are back on the practice field this afternoon getting ready for Alabama. The Crimson Tide’s biggest weapon on offense is Amari Cooper, who has 71 catches for 1,132 yards and nine touchdowns. Junior free safety Jalen Mills on the challenge of defending Cooper…
cut 18 (13) “….on the field”
Coach Les Miles told reporters last night there’s a chance Brandon Harris may play this Saturday, but the coach has said that before and the true freshman has seen very little playing time since his start at Auburn.

There’s a chance Ragin Cajuns running back Alonzo Harris will not be able to play this Saturday against New Mexico State. Harris was limited in the Cajuns last game against South Alabama.

Tonight, Grambling State seeks its seventh straight win when they visit Mississippi Valley State in a game that will be televised by ESPN-U.

11.06.14
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07:30 LRN Newscast November 6

Governor Bobby Jindal says it’s time Louisiana has a new US Senator. Jindal has endorsed Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy now that he is ina runoff with democratic incumbent Mary Landrieu. Jindal says Landrieu doesn’t represent the state’s best interests…
cut 10 (13) “…our economy”

Foster Campbell has been elected to a third term with the Public Service Commission. He’s one of a few democrats that holds an office in Louisiana that represents more than one parish. Cambpell believes the key to his survival is keeping citizens informed…
cut 5 (11) “….appreciate that”
Meanwhile P-S-C Chairman Eric Skrmetta is in a runoff against fellow republican Forest Bradley-Wright.

In Louisiana’s Fifth Congressional district, Mangham family physician Ralph Abraham is in a runoff against Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo. Michelle Southern has more…
cut 3 (34) “…reporting”

The line-up for the 2015 Bayou Country Superfest at LSU’s Tiger Stadium has been announced. Kenny Chesney, Maranda Lambert and Blake Shelton headline the Memorial Day weekend concert and Taylor Swift is set to perform on Friday Mary 22nd. Producer Quint Davis is eager to set up that massive stage inside Tiger Stadium…
cut 9 (07) “….can’t wait”

11.06.14
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06:45 LRN sportscast November 6

Preparation continues on the LSU campus for Saturday’s SEC West showdown between the Fighting Tigers and Alabama Crimson Tide. Junior free safety Jalen Mills says they have a good idea of what to expect from Alabama, who plays a similar style as LSU…
cut 17 (16) “…play ball’
LSU is looking to snap a three-game losing streak to Alabama that dates back to the 2011 national championship game.

Grambling State puts its six-game winning streak on the line tonight in a game at Mississippi Valley state. Grambling is 6-0 in the SWAC, while the Delta Devils are 1-and-6. Kick-off tonight is at 6:30 on ESPN-U.

The Saints will host the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday in a game featuring two teams that have identical records. Both clubs are 4-and-4, but the 49ers are coming off a very disappointing loss to St. Louis. But New Orleans Coach Sean Payton says San Fran is still one of the best franchises in the NFL…
cut 19 (15) “…outstanding job”

In high school football…one of the top teams in Class Five-A, Parkway, will likely not be involved in this year’s postseason. The LHSAA denied Parkway’s appeal and they must forfeit five games because they used an ineligible player. There is the possibility a lawsuit could be filed, but as it stands now Parkway gets ready for its regular season finale with a two-and-seven record.