Author Archives: Jeff Palermo

12.26.25
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7:30 LRN Newscast

Denmark is not happy with President Trump’s appointment of Governor Jeff Landry as special envoy to Greenland as Mr. Trump would like to purchase the Artic nation because the U-S needs Greenland for national security. During an appearance on “The Will Cain Show” on the Fox News Channel, Landry says Denmark has neglected the country and other countries have taken advantage…

Cut 7 (08) “….the Western Hemisphere”

Greenland’s prime minister and the Danish government have repeatedly expressed their opposition to Trump’s designs for Greenland. Denmark owns Greenland, which has a population of 57-thousand, but the territory has a vast supply of minerals and rare earths.

LSU will play Houston in the Texas Bowl tomorrow night, but Tiger Rag Editor Glen Guilbeau says several of the Tigers top players will not play in the game…

Cut 13 (09) “…Josh Thompson”

Also not playing for LSU, All-American safety A-J Haulcy.

 

2025 was not an easy year for farmers, because of low commodity prices. Corn prices fell below four dollars in the summer, rice prices also dropped 25-percent this year and LSU Ag Center Economist Michael Deliberto says sugarcane farmers will likely see a drop in 2026…

Cut 5 (11) “….going into 2026”

Deliberto says the one bright spot for producers is beef prices, which are near record levels, as ranchers are enjoying profitable conditions for the first time in a while.

One of the big stories of 2025 was the legal reforms approved by the Louisiana Legislature and signed by the governor that attempt to put an end to the frivolous lawsuits that some claim are part of the reason the state has some of the highest auto insurance rates in the country…

Cut 11 (07) “…the legal standpoint”

Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says the legal reforms approved this year should lead to premium reductions in 2026.

12.26.25
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6:45 LRN Sportscast

One final practice for the LSU Tigers and then they’ll play Houston in the Texas Bowl tomorrow night. Tiger Rag Editor Glen Guilbeau says some of LSU’s best players have opted out of the game as they begin preparations for the NFL draft…

Cut 13 (09) “…Josh Thompson”

Eleven players on the 2025 team have also announced they plan on transferring, including two starting offensive linemen — Carrius Curne and Coen Echols. But LSU will reportedly make a push to keep Curne.

Governor Jeff Landry said college football is a complete mess in an op-ed piece that he wrote which was published by RealClearPolicy, a national domestic policy publication. Landry says centralized governance is needed to establish a spending cap and also set dates for when players can sign, when they can transfer and when coaches can take another job.

Sunday’s Saints game at Tennessee will feature two rookie starting quarterbacks. Tyler Shough has helped New Orleans win three in a row, while Cam Ward has thrown for nearly 29-hundred yards for a three win Titans team. Saints defensive coordinator Brandon Staley says the talent is there when you watch the tape of the former number one pick…

Cut 30 (22) “…of his game”

Kick-off on Sunday is at noon in Nashville.

Yesterday in the NFL,…Dak Prescot threw for 307 yards and two TDs as the Cowboys defeated the Commanders 30-23.  Justin Jefferson had just four catches for 30 yards, but it was enough for the Vikings to beat Detroit 23-10. Sean Payton and the Broncos moved a step closer to winning the AFC West with a 20-13 win over the Chiefs.

12.26.25
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6:30 LRN Newscast

Four people were killed and two others injured in an early Christmas morning crash in St. James Parish. The two-vehicle crash occurred on LA 641 when a vehicle driven by 35-year-old Tyreione Parker lost control of his vehicle, rotated and entered the oncoming lane of traffic and struck a GMC. Parker, 29-year-old Kendrick Robertson, 35-year-old Gevin Harvey, all from Baton Rouge died, as well as 22-year-old Christina Gillam of Shreveport.

Louisiana’s insurance commissioner says auto premiums turned the corner in 2025 and expects the momentum to continue in 2026. Joe Gallinaro reports.

Cut 1 (26) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

 

Governor Landry appears to be walking back earlier comments about making Greenland a part of the U.S. Landry used those words on social media after being named special envoy to the island nation that President Trump has wanted to wrest from Denmark for years. On “The Will Cain Show” on the Fox News Channel, Landry said his goal as special envoy is not to launch an invasion.

Cut 6 (12) “…we represent protection.”

Trump has repeatedly said the U.S. needs Greenland for national security because of the vast supply of minerals and rare earths the island has.

Low commodity prices resulted in 2025 being a tough year for Louisiana farmers. Producers tried to adjust. LSU AgCenter economist Michael Deliberto says Louisiana saw more than a 60-percent increase in corn acreage because of the low price of soybeans. But he says corn prices fell below four dollars this summer, which is below the cost of production.

Cut 4 (04) “…of the situation.”

12.25.25
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6:45 LRN Sportscast

The LSU Tigers have arrived in Houston ahead of Saturday night’s Texas Bowl matchup against the 21st ranked Houston Cougars.

After this game, LSU turns its attention to the transfer portal as players can officially jump in on January 2nd.

Two Ole Miss Rebels LSU Coach Lane Kiffin is sure to target are quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and running back Kewan Lacy. Caroline Fenton with Yahoo Sports and Sirius-XM Radio says with Harlem Berry and Caden Durham already on the roster and a nearly two-million-dollar NIL offer in Oxford, Kiffin may not be able to persuade Lacy despite their connection.

Cut 18 (20)  “…room already.”

Rookie quarterback Tyler Shough has led the Saints to three straight victories. Earlier this week, Shough provided some insight on how the relationship is growing between himself and first-year head coach Kellen Moore…

Cut 19 (42) “…good at”

New Orleans is at Tennessee this Sunday for a noon kick-off.

12.24.25
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4:45 LRN Sportscast

The Pelicans season-high five-game winning streak ended in Cleveland last night. The Cavaliers drained 20 3-pointers to beat New Orleans 141 to 199 at Rocket Arena. Pelicans interim coach James Borrego says they didn’t do much defensively…

Cut 26 (12) “…grow from this”

The 8-and-23 Pelicans are back in action on Friday when they play the first of back-to-back home games against the Phoenix Suns.

 

Three NFL games tomorrow. At 3:30 the Vikings host Detroit. Former LSU Star Justin Jefferson needs just 83 yards to eclipse one-thousand yards receiving. It will be the sixth time he’s done that in his six seasons in the NFL. Jefferson needs 27 yards to surpass Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss for the most receiving yards by a player in their first six seasons.

 

Yahoo Sports’ Caroline Fenton reviewed the start of the Lane Kiffin era at LSU on Tiger Rag Radio this week. She says it was always a home run hire, but she’s still been impressed by his enthusiasm to embrace the program and the all-star coaching staff he’s put together.

Cut 16 (16) “…could be better.”

David Frankin has been named the Class One-A Coach of the Year by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association. Franklin led Haynesville to its 18th state championship as the Golden Tornado beat Mangham in the Division four non-select state title game.

Haynesville’s Isaiah Washington, who has signed to play at LSU as a defensive back, was named the outstanding defensive player of the year. Ascension Catholic running back Trevin Simon is the Class One-A offensive player of the year after rushing for a state record 3,915 yards and scoring 60 touchdowns for the Bulldogs.

12.24.25
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1:30 LRN Newscast

With the jackpot skyrocketing, Powerball fever is gripping Louisiana. Andre Champagne reports.

Cut 3 (34) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

It will be a warm and dry Christmas Day. LRN meteorologist Bill Jacquemin says the high temperature tomorrow will come close to breaking records…

Cut 28 (08) “…to low 80s”

 

Gas prices are giving drivers a Christmas gift this year as they have not been this low in five years….

Cut 6 (13) “….and a quarter”

That’s Triple-a fuel analyst Don Redman who says despite an increase in gasoline demand over the holidays, supply is strong.

There’s a new policy that streamlines the process for data centers and other large projects to access the energy they need, and the public service commissioner who spearheaded it is clearing up some misconceptions about it. Commissioner J.P. Coussan says it’s not a rubber stamp for utility companies to charge what they want to charge in order to expedite these big projects.

Cut 15 (10) “…of this project.”

12.24.25
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12:30 LRN Newscast

The Public Service Commissioner who spearheaded a new policy for large projects like data centers to access energy is defending the policy that removes the requirement for utilities powering the projects to prove that its generation is the cheapest and most reliable. The Alliance for Affordable Energy says the new policy will cause residential customers’ utility bills to skyrocket, but Commissioner J.P. Coussan says…

Cut 13 (09)  “…on this deal.”

At this time of year Flu activity is rampant across the country and this year is no exception, especially in Louisiana. Dr. David Janese (juh-NEESE) with Ochsner LSU Health says the number of people testing positive for the flu is staggering.

Cut 11 (05) “…only trending upward.”

The CDC says almost 50-thousand people have been hospitalized with the flu and there have been about two-thousand deaths associated.

 

As you drive to your Christmas destination, you can do so without giving too much money to the gasoline companies. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Once again families can track Santa Claus’ trip around the globe by visiting the North American Aerospace Defense Command’s Santa tracker website. According to the director of NORAD, Colonel Matt Tromans, Santa usually arrives in Louisiana between 9 PM and midnight but he waits until the children are asleep before delivering presents to a home.

12.24.25
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6:45 LRN Sportscast

The Pelicans’ five-game winning streak ended last night in Cleveland as the Cavaliers outscored New Orleans 141-118. The Pels were playing on the second night of a back-to-back. New Orleans allowed the Cavs to hit 20 three-pointers. Zion Williamson had 26 points in a losing effort.

LSU has lost another starting offensive lineman to the transfer portal. Coen Echols says he plans to transfer after starting seven games at left guard. Freshman Carrius Curne also intends to transfer.

The Saints are one of three teams without a Pro Bowl selection this year. New Orleans is without a representative for the second straight season despite pass catchers Chris Olave and Juwan Johnson each ranking in the top six in yards at their positions. Former Tigers Ja’Marr Chase and Derek Stingley Jr. earned their fifth and second Pro Bowl nods, respectively. Chase leads the AFC in yards and receptions, while Stingley has four interceptions.

 

The LSU Tigers practice this morning and then they head to Houston to play the Houston Cougars in the Texas Bowl on Saturday night.

Next year Tiger fans are really hoping LSU will be in the College Football Playoffs. One of Lane Kiffin’s claims to fame is his effective use of the transfer portal to build his roster in Oxford. Caroline Fenton of Yahoo Sports and Sirius/XM Radio says finding players in the portal and bringing in former players from Ole Miss can be a recipe for instant success.

Cut 17 (19)  “…why not?”

If there were hopes LSU would be able to get South Carolina edge rusher Dylan Stewart, those hopes were dashed yesterday when Stewart announced he’s returning to the Gamecocks for his junior season.

12.23.25
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6:45 LRN Sportscast

LSU football coach Lane Kiffin has announced 11 new additions to the coaching staff. Eight of the new hires followed Kiffin from Ole Miss to Baton Rouge, including several names we already knew, like offensive coordinator Charlie Weis. Also following Kiffin to LSU is his brother, Chris Kiffin, who will be the co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach. Joe Houston, who was previously at Florida is the special teams coordinator.

The Saints have their first three-game winning streak since 2022. Head coach Kellen Moore says it’s good to see his team getting a taste of success.

Cut 13 (06)  “…habits right now.”

The Saints have a chance at ending the season on a five-game winning streak as they finish up with road games at Tennessee and Atlanta.

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The Pelicans won their fifth in a row last night as New Orleans defeated Dallas 119 to 113. Zion Williamson had 24 points and nine rebounds off the bench.

Nearly a bad loss by the LSU men’s basketball team last night as they trailed by ten points in the second half to Prairie View A-and-M, but eventually got it going and defeated the Panthers 104 to 90. Marquel Sutton had a double-double, 21 points and 10 rebounds. The Tigers made a school record 43 free throws, breaking a record that stood since 1979.

The Georgia Bulldogs are back in the Sugar Bowl after losing to Notre Dame in last year’s Sugar Bowl. Georgia Coach Kirby Smart doesn’t believe last year’s game will have any impact, as the Bulldogs have an entirely different team.

Cut 19 (18) “…Ole Miss previously.”

Georgia will play Ole Miss in the Sugar Bowl at 7 p.m. on New Year’s Day. The Bulldogs are a six and a half point favorite.

12.22.25
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6:45 LRN Sportscast

The Saints won their third straight on Sunday as they finished the home portion of their schedule with their most complete game of the season by beating the hapless New York Jets 29-6. Quarterback Tyler Shough continues to make the case as the team’s franchise quarterback as he threw for 308 yards and a touchdown. The TD pass came late in the third quarter, as Shough hit a wide open Chris Olave on a 23-yard touchdown pass….

Cut 19 (08) “….the ball”

Olave had a career-high 148 receiving yards and had two touchdowns. The second TD pass was thrown by Taysom Hill in the fourth quarter.

Hill also has 36 receiving yards, and is the only player with over one-thousand yards passing, rushing and receiving in the NFL Super Bowl era.

New Orleans will look for its fourth win in a row this Sunday at Tennessee.

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Tulane’s magical season came to an end Saturday with a 41-10 loss to the Ole Miss Rebels in the first round of the college football playoffs. The defeat also ends Jon Sumrall’s two year run as the head coach of the Green Wave. He now moves on to Gainesville to become the head coach of the Florida Gators. Sumrall had this message for his team in the locker room after the game…

Cut 17 (13) “….no it’s not”

Ole Miss’s win over Tulane means the Sugar Bowl matchup is set as the Rebels will face Georgia in a College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup on New Year’s Day night.

Ole Miss running backs coach Kevin Smith was at the LSU football operations building in a sign that he will be the Tigers new running backs coach.

LSU women’s basketball had another blowout victory, beating Texas-Arlington 110-45. Grace Knox had a career-high 25 points.