Author Archives: Jeff Palermo

10.20.23
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11:30 LRN Newscast

Orleans Parish D-A Jason Williams is grateful he and his 78-year-old mother were not injured after being carjacked in the Lower Garden District Monday night. Williams says it all happened in a matter of seconds.
Cut 3 (08) “far worse.”
New Orleans Police have yet to arrest the individuals responsible for the carjacking.

A new CyberSecurity Operations Center has opened on the LSU campus that will train students how to fight against cyber attacks. Chief Information Officer Craig Wooley says the center will help strengthen cybersecurity statewide and build a homegrown cyber workforce.
Cut 14 (12) “…world experience”
In the past three weeks, 94 LSU students have applied to receive training.

LSU-Alexandria now has the opportunity to provide students with training to become a dental hygienist. Interim head of LSU School of Dentistry, Wilton Guillory credits state funding for helping to establish a dental hygiene pathway at L-S-U-A…
cut 8 (10) “…fruition”
Six students will be selected into the program each year.

Saturday is not your regular non-conference game in Tiger Stadium. It’s the first time LSU will host a U.S. Service Academy School. Kick off between the Tigers and Army is at 6:30 and LSU Coach Brian Kelly says his team has the ultimate respect for the Black Knights…
cut 11 (10) “…our country”
Army is two-and-four on the season.

10.20.23
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8:30 LRN Newscast

Three statewide offices will have to be decided on November 18th, including the attorney general’s race. Republican Liz Murrill is the state’s Soliticor General, under current A-G Jeff Landry who will move into the governor’s mansion next year. Murrill says she has several lawsuits pending against the Biden Administration and having Landry as governor will make their cases stronger…
cut 12 (10) “>…for me”
But Murrill’s opponent, Lindsey Cheek says with a hard line Republican taking over as governor, it would be good to have a Democrat as the state’s next A-G…
cut 13 (12) “…of Louisiana”
The election is November 18th.

For the third year in a row, Newsweek ranks Children’s Hospital New Orleans as one of the best in the world for pedicatric care. Newsweek’s 2024 rankings has Children’s Hospital New Orleans as the 32nd best in the U-S for pediatrics and 60th in the world. Children’s Chief Medical Officer, Doctor Mark Kline says children who need specialized care in Louisiana should come to their hospital…
cut 5 (08) “…medical care”

Tight end Foster Moreau is putting the blame on himself for the Saints not winning last night. Moreau dropped a touchdown pass that could have tied the game, instead New Orleans lost to Jacksonville 31-24. The former LSU Tiger feels awful..
cut 21 (06) “…one play” (2x)
New Orleans has now lost two in a row and they are 3-and-4 on the season.

10.20.23
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7:30 LRN Newscast

Republican Liz Murrill and Democrat Lindsey Cheek are in a run-off seeking to become the state’s first female Attorney General. Murrill won the primary, receiving 45-percent of the vote. She has spent the last six years as the state’s Solicitor General, defending Louisiana and its laws in federal and state court
Cut 10 (12) “…our state”
Based on the last campaign finance report filed, Murrill had nearly a million dollars in campaign cash on hand. Cheek, an attorney from New Orleans, only had about 100-thousand dollars, but says that will not stop her from getting her message out…
Cut 11 (11) “…in November”
Election Day is November 18th.

LSU has opened a Cybersecurity Operations Center where students will be trained how to counter cybersecurity attacks. LSU chief information officer Craig Woolley says the Security Operations Center will also provide cybersecurity protection to other universities and colleges in the state…
cut 15 (12) “…they’re events”
Last spring Southeastern Louisiana was hit with a cyber attack that crippled the campus’ computer system and network.

LSU-Alexandria now has the opportunity to provide students with training to become a dental hygienist. Interim head of LSU School of Dentistry, Wilton Guillory credits state funding for helping to establish a dental hygiene pathway at L-S-U-A…
cut 8 (10) “…fruition”
Six students will be selected into the program each year.

10.20.23
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6:45 LRN Sportscast

The Saints were so close from pulling off a big comeback, but they came up short in a 31-24 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. New Orleans’ offense failed to score in the first three quarters and they were down 24-9. They started playing up tempo and scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter and had a chance at a third, but Foster Moreau dropped a potential touchdown pass in the final seconds that could have led to the game being tied. Quarterback Derek Carr says no one should point the finger at Foster for this loss…
cut 30 (15) “…that situation”
Carr threw for 301 yards and a touchdown. He also threw a pick six and he was again animated on the sidelines expressing his frustration as the offense had several drives fizzle out as they got close to the goal line. The Saints next game is October 29th at Indianapolis.

Last night in Natchitoches, Southeastern Louisiana outscored Northwestern State 16-3 in the second half as the Lions won their first game of the year 37-20. The Demons remain winless and the team will head to Texas to attend the funeral of safety Ronnie Caldwell, who was fatally shot last week.

Saturday’s game between LSU and Army is only the second time these two teams have played each other on the football field. The first game took place in 1931 and Army won 20-0 in West Point. It’s the first time the Tigers have hosted a U-S Service Academy School in football.

The Cajuns host the 5-and-1 Georgia State Panthers tomorrow night for homecoming. In six previous meetings, U-L Lafayette has never lost to the Panthers, but Coach Michael Desormeaux doesn’t care about that stat…
cut 18 (20) “….football team”

10.20.23
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6:30 LRN Newscast

Tough loss for the Saints last night as they dropped to 3-4 on the season with a 31-24 defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars. New Orleans was down 24-9 entering the fourth quarter, but came back to tie it at 24 all. Jacksonville took a 31-24 lead with three minutes left and New Orleans failed to score a game-tying touchdown despite getting inside the ten-yard line.

LSU has opened a Cybersecurity Operations Center that will train students to fight cyberattacks….
Cut 3 (33) …I’m Teiko Foxx.”

For the 3rd year in a row, Children’s Hospital New Orleans has been recognized by Newsweek, ranked among the World’s Best specialized hospitals for pediatrics. Ranked number 32 in the US and number 60 internationally, Children’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Mark Kline is thankful for the recognition…
Cut 4 (07) “…Gulf South.”
Children’s New Orleans has several specialties ranked in the top 40, including its oncology program which is ranked 23rd.

Students in central Louisiana can now learn how to be a dental hygienist through a new program being offered by LSU-Alexandria. Interim Head of the LSU School of Dentistry Wilton Guillory says they are working with LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry to provide the training…
cut 9 (12) “….Jackson Street”
Six students will be selected each year

10.19.23
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LRN AM Newscall October 20

Newsweek ranks Children’s Hospital in New Orleans as the 32nd best specialized hospital for pediatrics in the United States and 60th in the world. Colleen Crain has the story

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

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The race to be the state’s next Attorney General is down to two females, Republican Liz Murrill and Democrat Lindsey Cheek. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (30)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

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LSU announced the opening of its groundbreaking Cybersecurity Operations Center that will provide training to students to help fight cyberattacks. Teiko Foxx has more.

Cut 3 (33) …I’m Teiko Foxx.”

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For the 3rd year in a row, Children’s Hospital New Orleans has been recognized by Newsweek, ranked among the World’s Best specialized hospitals for pediatrics. Ranked number 32 in the US and number 60 internationally, Children’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Mark Kline is thankful for the recognition…

Cut 4 (07) “…Gulf South.”

Children’s New Orleans has several specialties ranked in the top 40 with oncology in the top 25 and is the only children’s hospital in the Gulf South to be ranked among the World’s Best Specialized Hospitals for pediatrics. Dr. Kline says patients with complex needs can stay close to home and family…

Cut 5 (08) “…medical care.”

The specialty rankings mean Children’s New Orleans provides recognized care not only in oncology but also pulmonology for lung diseases, neonatology for newborns, and endocrinology which includes treatment of diabetes. Dr. Kline says the Newsweek rankings reflect their ongoing commitment to provide the highest level of care for children across the region.…

Cut 6 (05) “…it all.”

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LSU-Alexandria and LSU Health New Orleans have launched the first dental hygiene program in Central Louisiana. Wilton Guillory Interim Head of LSU School of Dentistry says upon graduation, the four-year program will allow students to work closely with dentists.

Cut 7 (13) “…the state.”

Six students will be selected each year. Students will graduate from LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry.

LSUA, the Louisiana Dental Association, and dentists have been working to fill a workforce gap of dental hygienists in Central Louisiana. Guillory says they were able to secure state funding to expand the program to Alexandria.

Cut 8 (10) “…to fruition” 

At least three of every four dentists and hygienists practicing in Louisiana today are LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry graduates. Guillory says they will help train the hygienists that are at LSUA.

Cut 9 (11)  “…Jackson Street.”

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Republican Liz Murrill and Democrat Lindsey Cheek are in a run-off seeking to become the state’s first female Attorney General. Murrill won the primary, receiving 45-percent of the vote. Murrill has spent the last six years as the state’s Solicitor General, defending Louisiana and its laws in federal and state court

Cut 10 (12) “…our state”

Based on the last campaign finance report filed, Murrill had nearly a million dollars in campaign cash on hand. Cheek, an attorney from New Orleans, only had about 100-thousand dollars, but says that will not stop her from getting her message out…

Cut 11 (11) “…in November” 

Murrill says she has several lawsuits pending against the Biden Administration in federal court and she says having current Attorney General Jeff Landry moving into the governor’s mansion will make their cases stronger…

Cut 12 (10) ” for me” 

Cheek says with a hard line Republican taking over as governor, it would be good to have a Democrat as the state’s next Attorney General…

Cut 13 (12) “…of Louisiana”

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A new CyberSecurity Operations Center has opened on the LSU campus that will train students how to fight against cyber attacks. Chief Information Officer Craig Wooley says the center will help strengthen cybersecurity statewide and build a homegrown cyber workforce.

Cut 14 (11) “…world experience”

More than $7.5 million in state appropriations will help to expand the LSU-SOC model to more than 30 colleges and universities in the state, at no additional cost to each institution. Wooley says every institution statewide can opt to build its own cybersecurity defense.

Cut 15 (12) “…they’re events.”

In the past three weeks, 94 LSU students have applied to receive training as professional cyber analysts to operate the SOC. Wooley says the students will monitor the university’s network traffic and potential threats.

Cut 16 (12) “…this program.”

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The Ragin Cajuns have a big homecoming game on Saturday night as they host 5-and-1 Georgia State. The Panthers are coming off a 41-24 win over Marshall. G-S-U is led by redshirt senior quarterback  Darren Grainger, who is second in the Sun Belt total offense. Cajuns Coach Michael Desormeaux says Grainger has thrown just two interceptions…

Cut 17 (10) “….right now”

This will be the seventh meeting between the two schools and the Cajuns have won the previous six contests. But Desormeaux says the past will not determine Saturday’s winner…

Cut 18 (20) “…football team” 

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The 19th ranked LSU football team hosts Army on Saturday night and that big game on November fourth against Alabama is looming. The Tigers will get to enjoy a week off after Saturday, but offensive tackle Will Campbell says the team’s focus is on the Black Knights…

Cut 19 (20) “…what we do” 

Army has a 2-4 record and they’ve done well defending the pass, allowing just 175 yards a game. The players on the Black Knights will be called on to protect our country after they are done playing football. Campbell says he respects Army, but the mission on Saturday is to beat them….

Cut 20 (20) “…on saturday 

10.19.23
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5:30 LRN Newscast

On his monthly radio call-in show, Governor John Bel Edwards told the story of when former President Donald Trump asked him to change parties and become a Republican. Edwards says the discussion occurred in New Jersey…
Cut 3 (14) “in re-election”
Edwards says he politely declined the offer to join the GOP.

Netflix subscribers get ready for another price hike. The streaming giant has increased prices on its plans by nearly 11 percent. Haggai Davis host of the Tech Gumbo podcast says subscriptions increased by 8.8 million during the third quarter, so Netflix knows the demand is there…
Cut 6 (11) “…we charge.”

A new CyberSecurity Operations Center has opened on the LSU campus that will train students how to fight against cyber attacks. Chief Information Officer Craig Wooley says the center will help strengthen cybersecurity statewide and build a homegrown cyber workforce.
Cut 14 (12) “…world experience”
In the past three weeks, 94 LSU students have applied to receive training as professional cyber analysts.

LSU-Alexandria and LSU Health New Orleans have launched the first dental hygiene program in Central Louisiana. Wilton Guillory Interim Head of LSU School of Dentistry says upon graduation, the four-year program will allow students to work closely with dentists.
Cut 7 (13) “…the state.”
Six students will be selected each year.

10.19.23
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4:45 LRN Sportscast

Are you ready for some Thursday night football??? Tonight in the Caesars Superdome the Saints host the Jacksonville Jaguars. New Orleans offense better look out as the Jags lead the NFL with 15 takeaways. Saints Coach Dennis Allen on the Jacksonville defense…
cut 15 (13) “…attacking the ball”
The Saints starting offensive tackles will not play…Ryan Ramczyk and James Hurst are out with injuries. But 2022 first round pick Trevor Penning will reportedly not start. ESPN’s Ed Werder says expect to see New Orleans start Andrus Peat at left tackle and Cameron Erving, who was elevated from the practice today to play right tackle. Erving has been in the NFL since 2015 and has made 56 starts with four different teams. Also running back Jamaal Williams has been activated from injured reserve.

It should be an emotional night in Natchitoches tonight as Northwestern State hosts Southeastern Louisiana. This game was moved up to Thursday night so that the Northwestern football team can attend safety Ronnie Caldwell’s funeral. Caldwell was fatally shot last week. Kick-off is at 7 PM.

LSU defensive end Paris Shand had a break out performance in last Saturday’s win over Auburn as the transfer from Arizona had a career-high six tackles, 1.5 tackles for a loss and a pass batted down. Shand grew up in Canada and was a standout basketball player. He says an accounting teacher urged him to try football, so he did…
Cut 17 (17) “…..playing football”.
Shand and the Tigers host Army on Saturday.

The LSU Board of Supervisors meets tomorrow and they are expected to approve a new contract for Jay Johnson, making him the second highest paid coach in college baseball with a seven-year, 12.55 million deal.

10.19.23
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LRN PM Newscall October 19

Governor John Bel Edwards says he was approached by Donald Trump when he was president about switching to the Republican Party. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (33)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo” 

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Netflix has increased the cost of its subscription plans by 11 percent after cutting down on password sharing. Teiko Foxx has more…

Cut 2 (32)  “…I’m Teiko Foxx”  

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On his monthly radio call-in show, Governor John Bel Edwards told the story of when Donald Trump asked him to change parties and become a Republican. Edwards says the discussion occurred in New Jersey towards the end of Edwards’ first term…

Cut 3 (14) “in re-election”

Edwards says Trump told him he would not have to change any of his positions on political issues, but the governor says he politely declined the offer to join the GOP…

Cut 4 (07) “. in doing”

Edwards’ decision not to switch parties led to Trump campaigning against Edwards as the former president backed the Republican in the 2019 runoff, Eddie Rispone. Because of Trump’s influence, the governor believes  his re-election win was more impressive than when he defeated Republican David Vitter in 2015….

Cut 5 (10) “ ..to win”  

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If you are a Netflix subscriber, get ready for another price hike. The streaming giant increased prices on its plans by nearly 11 percent in an effort to crack down on password sharing. A manager of General Informatics in Baton Rogue, Haggai Davis, says subscriptions increased 8.8 million during the third quarter, so Netflix knows the demand is there…

Cut 6 (11) “…we charge.”

The basic plan which is no longer available to new customers at $9.99 is now $11.99. Its premium plan is $22.99 up by three dollars. Davis does not believe consumers are as concerned by the up cost of ad-free streaming services.

Cut 7 (12) “…without advertising.” 

Unlike other streaming services like Disney, Warner Brothers, Discovery, and others, Netflix has not raised prices over the last year. If prices continue to increase, Davis says more price-conscious subscribers may have to choose between streaming services and pricey cable bundles.

Cut 8 (11) “… cable anymore.”

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Thibodaux Police arrest a 13-year-old firing a gun multiple times as  Thibodaux High was playing Hahnville in football. The sound of gunshots sent fans, cheerleaders and players running for safety. Lt. Clint Dempster says they’ve been looking for the gunman since the October sixth game

Cut 9 (11) “…13-year-old” 

The shooting took place outside of the stadium and it resulted in the cancellation of the game. No one was injured as a results of the shots fired.

Dempster says the shooting occurred after a fight between two groups of juveniles in the parking lot of the stadium. Dempster says once that fight broke up and some of the individuals left the area, gun shots rang out

Cut 10 (09) “…school grounds”

The charged juvenile is currently incarcerated at the Lafourche Parish Juvenile Justice Center. Dempster says they are glad an arrest has been made in this case…

Cut 11 (11) “…the suspect”

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New Orleans Police have yet to make an arrest in the carjacking of the Orleans Parish District Attorney. Jason Williams and his 78-year-old mother were forced out of their vehicle by gunpoint by two masked men on Monday night in the Lower Garden District. NOPD superintendent Ron Lubrano says the investigation remains active…

Cut 12 (09) “..carjacking”  

Lubrano says another person was carjacked a few blocks away less than 30 minutes later. Lubrano says at this point they are hesitant to release many details of the investigation…

Cut 13 (09) “…the investigation”

10.19.23
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11:40 LRN Sportscast

The Saints will host the Jacksonville Jaguars tonight in Thursday night football. Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is questionable with a knee injury, but New Orleans head coach Dennis Allen says they expect the former top overall pick to play…
cut 16 (08) “….yeah”
If Lawrence can’t play than C-J Beathard will start.

Saints running back Jamaal Williams will reportedly be activated off injured reserve so it will be the first time we’ve seen Williams and Alvin Kamara play in the same game as teammates.

ESPN’s Ed Werder reports says the Saints will start Andrus Peat at left tackle in the place of the injured James Hurst. Cam Erving will be elevated from the practice squad to play right tackle for the injured Ryan Ramsczyk. That means former first round pick Trevor Penning will not start.

LSU defensive end Paris Shand had a break-out performance with six tackles last Saturday in the win over Auburn. Shand played 24 games at Arizona and transferred to LSU following the 2022 campaign. He says going up against the Tigers offensive line has helped improve his game…
Cut 18 (12) “…better now”
LSU hosts Army on Saturday.

Someone has to win tonight as Northwestern State hosts Southeastern Louisiana. Both teams are winless on the season, and Demons head coach Brad Laird is impressed with the talent the Lions have…
cut 20 (21) “…conference”
Kick off in Natchitoches is at 7 PM.