Author Archives: Jeff Palermo

11.15.24
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10:30 LRN Newscast

If you owe a delinquent debt to the Office of Motor Vehicles, there’s relief in store for you. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

A 62-year-old man from DeQuincy is facing numerous charges after he allegedly dumped deer carcasses off a bridge in the town of Starks in Calcasieu Parish. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says Ronald Owens admitted dumping three deer carcasses and a feral hog carcass and also admitted to agents he did not tag two of the three deer he dumped.

Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain will be in the United Kingdom for the next week…

Cut 9 (05) “…scientists”

Strain says they will take about bringing Louisiana spices to the UK.

The St. Tammany Collectors Con is tomorrow and Sunday at the Castine Center in Mandeville. Director Ben Robert (ro-bear) says they will have 150 vendors and special guests on hand…

Cut 15 (16) “….in Scream 3”

More information St-Tammany-Collectors-Con-dot-com.

Tonight and tomorrow night, Grammy award winner and last year’s Entertainer of the Year in country music, Lainey Wilson, will perform at the Monroe Civic Center. The sold out shows have brought additional visitors to Monroe to see the country music superstar from Baskin.

11.15.24
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06:45 LRN Sportscast

The LSU Tigers will attempt to snap their two game losing streak tomorrow as the Bayou Bengals visit Florida in Gainesville. The Tigers are ranked 113th in the country in rush offense. Offensive tackle Emery Jones says they are doubling down on their effort to get the ground game going…

Cut 19 (16) “…make it work.”  

Coach Brian Kelly says Garrett Nussmeier has been locked in this week and he’s expecting his starting QB will have a good game.

Not a great game for Jayden Daniels last night as he threw for 191 yards, one touchdown pass and one interception as the Commanders lost to the Eagles in 26-18 in a battle for first place in the NFC East.

The LSU men’s basketball team got a nice win on the road last night beating Kansas State 76-65. Cam Carter had 20 points against his former school to lead the way.

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Former Saints quarterback Jameis Winston returns to the Superdome this Sunday when the Black and Gold host the Cleveland Browns. Winston spent four seasons in New Orleans and signed with Cleveland as a free agent in the offseason and has started the last two games for the Browns. Safety Tyrann Mathieu is looking forward to the reunion…

Cut 16 (14) “….up there.” 

Saints linebacker Pete Werner has not practiced this week because of a hand injury.

 

The Ragin Cajuns can win a Sun Belt West title with a win tomorrow over South Alabama.

 

The high school football playoffs got underway last night and Evangel outscored Captain Shreve 58 to 48, Opelousas blasted Bastrop 47-6 and Lake Charles College Prep blanked McKinley 42-0

11.14.24
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LRN Sportscast November 14

Former Saints quarterback Jameis Winston returns to the Superdome this Sunday when the Black and Gold host the Cleveland Browns. Winston spent four seasons in New Orleans and signed with Cleveland as a free agent in the offseason and has started the last two games for the Browns. Safety Tyrann Mathieu is looking forward to the reunion…

Cut 16 (14) “…up there”

Cleveland enters the game with a 2 and 7 record, while the Saints are three and seven.

LSU starting left guard Garrett Dellinger has been ruled out for Saturday’s game at Florida. It will be the second straight game Dellinger has missed since suffering an ankle injury against Texas A-and-M. Florida quarterback D-J Lagway and running back Montrell Johnson, a New Orleans native are questionable. Kick-off Saturday is at 2:30.

It’s been a disappointing season for Louisiana Tech, but linebacker Kolbe Fields has been a bright spot. The transfer from LSU leads the team in tackles, tackles for a loss and forced fumbles. Bulldogs coach Sonny Cumbie says the former Rummel start is exactly the type of player they expected to get…

Cut 20 (16) “…has that”

The Bulldogs will face Western Kentucky on Saturday at 11 AM. The Hilltoppers are 5-and-0 and they have one of the top quarterbacks in the league.

Louisiana Tech men’s basketball improved to 3-and-0 yesterday as the Bulldogs defeated UMass 76 to 66. Sean Newman Junior had a season-high 14 points and career-high 12 assists.

Tonight LSU men’s basketball is at Kansas State. Tip off is at 8 PM.

11.14.24
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11:40 LRN Sportscast

It’s been a struggle for LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier. He’s committed six turnovers over the last six quarters. But Coach Brian Kelly says they have not considered sitting Nussmeier….

Cut 17 (17) “….we’ve had”

Nussmeier was having a good season, until throwing three interceptions in the second half against Texas A-and-M on October 26th. Nuss threw two more interceptions and lost a fumble against Alabama.

Heading into the season, Saints right tackle Trevor Penning was a big question mark, but he’s played well and interim Saints Coach Darren Rizzi says the former first round pick might have had his best game last week…

Cut 18 (10) “…really improve”

New Orleans hosts Cleveland this Sunday.

Louisiana Tech has a tough test this Saturday as the Bulldogs travel to Western Kentucky. The Hilltoppers are 5-and-0 in Conference USA and they have one of the top quarterbacks in the league in six-foot-six Cade Veltkamp who has thrown for nearly two-thousand yards and 19 touchdowns. Tech Coach Sonny Cumbie…

Cut 19 (19) “…in our conference.”  

Kick off on Saturday is at 11 AM.

Nice win for Louisiana Tech men’s basketball last night as the Bulldogs defeated UMass 76 to 66 in Long Island, New York. Point guard Sean Newman junior led the way with a season high 14 points and a career-high 12 assists.

Rough game for the Ragin Cajuns last night as U-L Lafayette lost to eighth ranked Houston 91 to 45. U-L Lafayette turned it over 23 times.

11.14.24
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11:30 LRN Newscast

Meet the new House speaker – same as the old House speaker. House Republicans have unanimously selected Shreveport-area Congressman Mike Johnson as speaker of the 119th Congress. In a news conference, Speaker Johnson said House Republicans are unified in working on their agenda for the American people.

Cut 3 (14) “…of all that.”

In 2023, Louisiana’s private sector reported 9 thousand nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses, down from 21 thousand in 2022, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  Louisiana Workforce Commission Secretary Susan Schowen says Louisiana had the lowest incidence rate among 41 participating states, second only to the District of Columbia.

Cut 7 (07) “…injuries and illness.”

Schowen attributed these improvements to employer and worker commitment to safety.

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating the deaths of two young women inside a home in Lake Charles. Sheriff Stitch Guillory says deputies arrived at a home and heard gunfire. That’s when they called in the SWAT team.

Cut 8 (10) “…of gunshot wounds.”

The women are identified as Dahlen Semar and Madison Guillory – no relation to the sheriff – and they were both 23 years old. Sheriff Guillory says it appears this was either a murder-suicide or a double-suicide.

For the second time in three years, LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey has landed the nation’s top recruiting class. This time it’s for the 2025 recruiting class, as four, five-star prospects signed with the Lady Tigers on National Signing Day. Matthew Brune covers LSU for the Bengal Tiger and says high school players are drawn to Mulkey, because she’s a winner…

Cut 14 (07) “…win championships.”

11.14.24
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6:45 LRN Sportscast

LSU Coach Brian Kelly says Garrett Nussmeier is still the starting quarterback for the Tigers despite committing six turnovers over the last six quarters. The mistakes have contributed to the Tigers two-game losing streak,  but Kelly says they have not considered making a change at quarterback…

Cut 16 (13) “….we believe in him.” 

Meanwhile, Florida coach Billy Napier says quarterback DJ Lagway is getting better and progressing towards playing against the Tigers on Saturday.

Saints linebacker Pete Werner did not practice yesterday because of a hand injury. Coach Darren Rizzi is hopeful Werner can play this Sunday against the Browns. Werner missed three games earlier this season because of a hamstring injury. In the seven games he’s appeared in, Werner has 43 tackles.

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LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey has signed the number one recruiting class in the nation as four five-star prospects signed with the Lady Tigers on National Signing Day. Matthew Brune covers LSU for on3-dot-com and the Bengal Tiger. Brune says LSU got a big time scorer out of New Mexico in Bella Hines and then three other players…

Cut 15 (15) “…out of California”

Knox averaged 18 points and 12 rebounds a game last year.

The Pelicans lost their sixth straight last night as they fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder 106 to 88.

Eighth ranked Houston ran the Ragin Cajuns out of the gym beating U-L Lafayette 91 to 45.

Louisiana Tech improved to 3-and-0 with a 76 to 66 win over U-Mass. The Bulldogs had five players in double figures led by Amaree Abram had 19 points.

11.13.24
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4:45 LRN Sportscast

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has struggled the last two games with turnovers. He’s thrown five interceptions and lost a fumble over the last six quarters, but Coach Brian Kelly there’s been no discussion about benching him. He says the coaching staff will continue to work Nussmeier, especially his foot work, and they’ll also try to make it easier for Nuss to go through his progressions…

Cut 18 (12) “…less is more”

LSU is at Florida on Saturday. Gators Coach Billy Napier says quarterback DJ Lagway is trending in the right direction play against the Tigers. Lagway injured his hamstring a couple of weeks ago and didn’t play last week against Texas.

Nine players were listed on the Saints injury report today ahead of Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns. Lucas Patrick, Pete Werner, and Jamaal Williams did not practice. Cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry and center Erik McCoy were limited, but there’s optimism they will play on Sunday.

LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey has signed the number one recruiting class in the nation as four five-star prospects signed with the Lady Tigers on National Signing Day. Matthew Brune covers LSU for on3-dot-com and the Bengal Tiger. Brune says LSU got a big time scorer out of New Mexico in Bella Hines and then three other players…

Cut 15 (15) “…out of California”

Knox averaged 18 points and 12 rebounds a game last year.

In basketball action tonight…the Ragin Cajuns are at eighth ranked Houston. Louisiana Tech tries to improve to 3-and-0 as they face Massachusetts in New York and Southern is at East Texas A-and-M.

The short=handed Pelicans are visiting the Thunder, trying to snap a five-game losing streak.

Former LSU All-American pitcher Paul Skenes as a finalist for National League Cy Young and Rookie of the Year awards.

11.13.24
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1:30 LRN Newscast

An estimated 90-thousand Louisiana retirees will benefit from legislation approved in the U-S House. The measure would eliminate the social security penalty for teachers and first responders. Public servants like them would receive their full Social security benefits earned while working outside of government. Congressman Garret Graves says the vote was 327 to 75…

Cut 5 (13) “….effort”
It still needs Senate approval.

The Louisiana House has approved legislation that would move Louisiana to a three-percent flat income tax. It would result in every worker receiving a tax break on income taxes, reducing state revenues by one-point-three billion dollars. The revenue loss is what concerns New Orleans Representative Mandie Landry…

Cut 14 (05) “…to it”

The Landry wants to pay for the tax cut by expanding the sales tax base.

A bill that would drastically increase the tax rate for online sports betting from 15% to 51% has been shelved for the session. Sean Richardson says the House Ways and Means Committee still discussed the legislation…

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey has signed the nation’s number one recruiting class. All four of the signees are five-star prospects. The highest ranked prospect according to ESPN is Grace Knox, a six-foot-three forward from Las Vegas.

11.13.24
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11:40 LRN Sportscast

Even though LSU has two SEC losses, the Tigers still have a 16-percent of chance getting to the SEC Championship game according to ESPN. But a more realistic goal is to finish with another ten win seasons. Kelly says there’s also still plenty of time for development…

Cut 17 (21) “…that goal.” 

The Tigers are 22 in the College Football Playoff Rankings. Tulane is 25 and the Green Wave can make a statement by beating Navy this Saturday.

Airline High receiver Kenny Darby has committed to LSU. He’s a three-star recruit in the Class of 2026. Darby also has offers from Ole Miss, Missouri, Texas A-and-M and Florida State.

The ULM Warhawks enter this Saturday’s football game against Auburn on a three-game losing streak. Coach Bryant Vincent says his team is going through a tough time, but they still have the potential to finish with a winning record

Cut 18 (20)   “…complete body of work.”

The Warhawks are 23.5 point underdogs this Saturday.

ULM basketball concluded a three-game road trip by losing to Rice 66 to 50.

Tonight the Ragin Cajuns are in Houston to face the eighth ranked Houston Cougars. U-L Lafayette is looking for its first win against a ranked team since 2002.

The Pelicans are at Oklahoma City. Add key reserve Jose Alvardo to the injury list. He’ll miss six weeks with a hamstring injury.

11.13.24
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11:30 LRN Newscast

Plenty of reaction to a federal judge’s preliminary ruling that the state’s Ten Commandments law is unconstitutional. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

An LSU student has been arrested for threatening to kill Governor Jeff Landry. Authorities say 21-year-old Jackson Pemberton posted on the social media website “X” that I am going to kill you Jeff Landry. WBRZ-TV reports Pemberton was upset about the governor arranging for a live tiger to be brought into Tiger Stadium.

Louisiana Congressman Garret Graves is hailing the overwhelming House passage of the Social Security Fairness Act. The bill that passed 327 to 75 eliminates the Windfall Elimination Penalty and the Government Pension Offset. Graves says Louisiana has been among the most impacted by these two provisions.

Cut 3 (11) “…40 years now.”

The two provisions had the effect of reducing Social Security benefits for people who worked in the public sector, such as teachers, police officers and firefighters.

A woman who claimed her son had been kidnapped is facing several charges. The child was not kidnapped. St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Major Mark LeBlanc says Artasia Viges (VEE-zhees) four year old son actually got out of a moving car during a disagreement.

Cut 12 (13) “…sight of him.”

Viges faces three charges, including child desertion and false swearing.