Author Archives: Jeff Palermo

10.17.23
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11:30 LRN Newscast

LSU Manship School of Mass Communication Chair, Robert Mann says he will step down at the end of the academic year following Governor-Elect Jeff Landry’s victory. Mann said he doesn’t want Landry to punish the school because of his presence.
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Mann has been with LSU for 18 years and has been a vocal critic of state government not spending money to build the school a new campus library.

Governor-Elect Jeff Landry has been quiet since his big election victory on Saturday night. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Landry has an extra month to prepare for his administration by winning in the primary, instead of a November run-off…
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Landry will be sworn in on January 6th.

A new report ranks Louisiana 48th in the country for the health of its women and children. Pediatrician Dr. Artethusa Kirk with United Health Care says an increase in overdose deaths among adult women helped produce the negative ranking…
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Another concerning statistic, a 55-percent increase in firearm deaths among children. A high infant mortality rate is also a challenge for Louisiana.

LSU’s offense ranks among the best in the country in seven different categories. Coach Brian Kelly says what this group is doing is special…
cut 19 (12) “…..remarkable stuff”
The high scoring LSU Tigers host Army on Saturday night.

10.17.23
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9:30 LRN Newscast October 17

U-S domestic oil production hit an all-time high last week, surpassing the previous record high set before the pandemic. The Biden Administration has been criticized for being unfriendly to the oil and gas industry. But LSU Interim Director of Energy Studies Greg Upton says White House policies have not slowed production….
Cut 7 (13) “…produce them.”

The police chief in the small town of Georgetown in Grant Parish has been arrested after he allegedly collected a cash payment during a traffic stop. 51-year-old George Hinds has been charged with malfeasance. State Police is leading the investigation.

Orleans Parish D-A Jason Williams and his 76-year-old mother were carjacked last nightin the Lower Garden District. They were not injured.

The US House will try again later this morning to elect a new U-S Speaker. Ohio’s Jim Jordan is trying to secure enough votes….
cut 12 (12) “….the speakership”
That’s ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley. Louisiana’s Mike Johnson says if Jordan doesn’t get elected, he’ll run for Speaker.

20 legislative seat races are headed to a November run-off. La-politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says Livonia Representative Jeremy LaCombe faces a tough re-election bid from a fellow Republican Tammi Fabre. Alford says Lacombe has been a target of conservative republicans…
cut 14 (12) “….this run-off”
The election is November 18th.

10.16.23
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LRN AM Newscall October 17

What will  state government look like when conservative Governor-Elect Jeff Landry takes office? Colleen Crain takes a look.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

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Shreveport-Bossier Congressman Mike Johnson says he will run for House Speaker if Jim Jordan of Ohio doesn’t get elected. Teiko Foxx spoke with ULM Political Science Professor Dr. Joshua Stockley

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Louisiana U-S Senator Bill Cassidy is back from a trip to war-torn Israel. Jeff Palermo has more…

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We will soon learn more about Governor-Elect Jeff Landry’s plans for Louisiana. If you want to know what his priorities are, political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says look at the focus of his gubernatorial campaign…

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A big change in political ideology is expected as the state transitions from a moderate Democrat to a conservative.  Over the last eight years, Governor John Bel Edwards battled with a Republican-controlled legislature. Pinsonat says Landry will benefit from a Legislature that has a super majority of Republicans…

Cut 5 (09) “…four years.”

Landry will be sworn in on January 8th which gives him more time to look at who he wants to bring in to fill his cabinet positions. Pinsonat says it also gives the Louisiana residents time to learn about the new governor’s priorities…

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U-S domestic oil production hit an all-time high last week, surpassing the record high set before the pandemic. The Biden Administration has been criticized for being unfriendly to the oil and gas industry. But LSU Interim Director of Energy Studies Greg Upton says White House policies have not slowed production….

Cut 7 (13) “…produce them.”

Domestic crude production is at 13 million barrels per day.

Republicans claim President Biden’s policies are reducing fossil fuel production. Upton says that’s certainly the case when it comes new exploration in the Gulf of Mexico…

Cut 8 (09) “…been implemented.” 

Upton says he doesn’t see domestic oil production slowing down any time soon, especially when there is a huge demand internationally.

Cut 9 (13)  “…next decade.”

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Does Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson have a shot at becoming the next U-S Speaker of the House? Despite being well-liked among his colleagues, ULM Political Science Professor Dr. Joshua Stockley thinks Johnson may be too conservative to get the 217 votes he needs.

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The 51-year-old Congressman from the Shreveport-Bossier area told USA Today Network he will nominate himself for House Speaker if Congressman Jim Jordan of Ohio doesn’t get elected. But Stockley believes Jordan will get the necessary votes…

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In a second vote last week, Stockley says Jordan increased his support to 152 votes compared to his first vote of 124.

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The House is expected to vote today to elect a new speaker.

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Twenty legislative races are headed to a run-off, 18 on the House side and two state Senate races will have to be decided on November 18th. La-Politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says looking back at last Saturday, several competitive state senate races were decided with Blake Miguez, Alan Seabaugh and Patrick Connick all winning…

Cut 13 (13) “…fall that way.”

One of the more interesting runoff races is to watch is House Democrats Cedric Glover and Sam Jenkins battling for a state senate seat in Shreveport.

Six of the 18 runoff races in the House feature an incumbent trying to keep their seat. Livonia Representative Jeremy LaCombe is facing serious challenge from fellow Republican Tammi Fabre. Alford says Lacombe has been a target of conservative republicans…

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Three statewide races are also in a runoff, attorney general, secretary of state and state treasurer. The governor’s race has been decided. Alford says interest will be low for the November 18th general election and he doesn’t see it approaching the 36-percent we had for the primary…

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The Saints are just 7-for-19 when it comes to scoring touchdowns once they get inside the red zone. That ranks 27th in the league. They went 0-for-3 in Sunday’s loss at Houston. Quarterback Derek Carr says miscommunication is a major culprit…

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Linebacker DeMario Davis says no one is happy with the three-and-three record…

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Head Coach Dennis Allen remains confident they can solve their red zone woes on offense…

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Heading into Saturday’s game against Army, LSU ranks among the Top ten nationally in seven offensive categories. The Tigers rank second in the nation in total offense, averaging 550 yards a game, third in scoring at 45 points a game. Coach Brian Kelly says fans should not take this type of production for granted…

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LSU Quarterback Jayden Daniels leads the nation in total offense, averaging 401 yards a game.

LSU is a four touchdown favorite to beat Army. The Black Knights are two and four. After this game, the Tigers will have a bye week and then a highly anticipated matchup against Alabama. Kelly says the focus has to be on Army

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10.16.23
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4:45 LRN Sportscast

After scoring 34 points last week in a shutout win over New England, the Saints’ struggles to score resumed yesterday in Houston as the Black and Gold failed to get the ball across the goal line during three trips inside the red zone. Head Coach Dennis Allen and offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael are receiving a lot of the blame. But receiver Michael Thomas says it’s on the players to perform…
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The Saints are 3-and-3 and Quarterback Derek Carr says that’s not where they expected to be, but they have the talent to go on a winning streak…
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The Saints will play again on Thursday night as they host 4-and-2 Jacksonville.

LSU’s offense was rolling again on Saturday and the defense also looked good in a 48-18 win over Auburn. Tigers Coach Brian Kelly liked how the defense did the little things, especially when it came to defending the pass…
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Cornerback Zy Alexander had a couple of pass break ups on Saturday night and is tied for second in the SEC with seven pass breakups on the year.

Northwestern State and Southeastern Louisiana have moved up their scheduled game from Saturday to Thursday so the Demons can attend the funeral of safety Ronnie Caldwell. Caldwell was fatally shot last week which prompted N-S-U to cancel its game again Nicholls. No one has been charged with murder in Caldwell’s death.

10.16.23
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3:30 LRN Newscast

Republican Jeff Landry winning the governor’s race in the primary was a surprise as political observers expected a November run-off. JMC Analytics Pollster John Couvillon says Landry’s tough on crime message connected with the 547-thousand people who voted for him
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Couvillon says Landry receiving 12-percent of the Black vote in African-American dominated precincts was also a big key in Saturday’s victory.

Can the U-S House come to an agreement on a Speaker. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves hopes it happens soon, because they need to get to work on multiple issues..
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A vote on a new Speaker is expected tomorrow.

Have you started making your holiday plans yet? Bankrate Senior Industry Analyst Ted Rossman says 77-percent of travelers are modifying their plans to save money. Rossman says there are things you can do to save a few bucks…
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More than one in four travelers are also worried their travel plans could be disrupted due to delays or cancellations.

The Saints fell to 3-and-3 yesterday with a 20-13 loss at Houston. Receiver Michael Thomas says they need to play with a sense of urgency and desperation…
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New Orleans hosts the 4-and-2 Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday night.

10.16.23
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LRN PM Newscall October 16

House Republicans will hold a vote on the floor to select a new Speaker of the House tomorrow. Teiko Foxx spoke with Louisiana Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves…

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A key for Jeff Landry’s winning the 2023 governor’s race was the number of black voters who voted for him. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The U-S House is expected to try again tomorrow and elect a new Speaker of the House. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says Ohio Representative Jim Jordan is the top candidate but it’s not a given that he’ll get the 217 votes to replace Kevin McCarthy.

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Jordan can only afford to lose no more than four party votes from a 221-212 House Republican majority. Garret says the house is unable to do legislative business and there are a lot of issues that hang in the balance.

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More than fifty Republicans voted against Jordan in a vote on Friday after House Republican Steve Scalise withdrew his bid after being chosen as the party’s first nominee, due to opposition from Jordan supporters. Graves says the focus should be selecting a Speaker so the House can conduct business.

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Republican Jeff Landry winning the governor’s race in the primary was a surprise as political observers expected a November run-off. JMC Analytics Pollster John Couvillon says Landry’s tough on crime message connected with the 547-thousand people who voted for him

Cut 6 (11) “…could offer.”

Couvillon says Landry receiving 12-percent of the Black vote in African-American dominated precincts was also a big key in Saturday’s victory. He says that’s unprecedented for a white candidate in a statewide race to receive that much support from Black voters…

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Voter turnout was just 36-percent. Couvillon says Landry had the support of the Republican Party and the anti-voting Landry bloc was not motivated…

Cut 8 (11) “…vote against him”

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A survey by the consumer financial company Bankrate found that 23% of holiday travelers will be taking fewer trips for the holidays and 27% will most likely drive due to higher travel costs. Senior Industry Analyst Ted Rossman says 77 percent of travelers are modifying their plans to save money.

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Travelers with lower-income households are more likely to be impacted by inflation at a higher rate. Rossman says planning ahead will help save money this holiday season.

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More than one in four travelers are worried their travel plans could be disrupted due to delays or cancellations. Rossman suggests taking advantage of credit cards that have travel insurance policies.

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Another subpar performance by the Saints offense on Sunday as New Orleans fell to Houston 20-13. Three times, the Black and Gold drove the ball inside the 20-yard line and came away with zero points. Receiver Michael Thomas says they have to be tougher inside the red zone…

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Head Coach Dennis Allen and offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael are receiving a lot of the blame for the struggles on offense. But Thomas says it’s on the players to perform…

Cut 13 (08) “…those plays”

The Saints are now 3-and-3 and will host a good Jacksonville team on Thursday. Thomas says they need to play with a sense of urgency and desperation…

Cut  14 (12) “.more aggressive”

10.16.23
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11:30 LRN Newscast

Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry is now Governor-elect Landry after winning Saturday’s gubernatorial election by receiving more than 50-percent of the vote in the primary. Landry says the journey to reform the state has only just begun…
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Meanwhile, it was a disappointing night for Democrats as they were hoping their main candidate, Shawn Wilson, could get into a runoff with Landry. During Wilson’s concession speech, he hopes Landry keeps his word that he would continue the Medicaid expansion and give teachers the pay raise they deserve…
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Landry will be sworn in on January 8th.

Republican Jeff Landry winning the governor’s race in the primary was a surprise as political observers expected a November run-off. JMC Analytics Pollster John Couvillon says Landry’s tough on crime message connected with the 547-thousand people who voted for him…
cut 6 (11) “…could offer”
Couvillon says Landry receiving 12-percent of the Black vote was also a big key in Saturday’s victory.

Missed opportunities in the red zone cost the Saints yesterday in a 20-13 loss to the Houston Texans. Quarterback Derek Carr is red faced about the loss….
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New Orleans next game is Thursday night when they host Jacksonville.

10.16.23
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10:30 LRN Newscast

Republican Jeff Landry has been elected as the state’s 57th governor after receiving more than 50 percent of the vote in the primary. Brooke Thorington has more.
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By winning now, Landry has an extra month to prepare, before he’s sworn in on January 8th. ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says Landry is probably ready to move into the governor’s mansion today…
Cut 15 (11) “…no doubt.”

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser has been elected outright to a third term despite facing five challengers. Nungesser believes he has the respect of voters because he’s not afraid to tackle problems, like litter…
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The attorney general, secretary of state and state treasurer races are all headed to a November run-off.

One-thousand grants will become available today at noon for Citizens Policyholders who are looking for up to ten-thousand dollars in financial assistance to fortify their roof. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says interested homeowners should pre-register at the department of insurance’s website.
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10.16.23
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6:45 LRN Sportscast

A Frustrating loss for the Saints yesterday as they wasted several chances and lost to the upstart Houston Texans 20-13. New Orleans outgained Houston 430-297, but the Black and Gold were 0 for 3 in the red zone. Coach Dennis Allen says red zone offense continues to be a problem, there were also a couple of missed field goals and a poor first half by the defense…
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New Orleans has a short week as they will host Jacksonville on Thursday. The Jaguars easily defeated the Colts 37-20 to improve to 4-and-2.

LSU put it all together on Saturday night as the Fighting Tigers trounced the Auburn Tigers 48-18 in Death Valley. Another big night for Jayden Daniels as he threw for 325 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 93 yards. LSU scored on eight of its ten possessions and Daniels was asked after the game if he gets mad when they don’t score…
Cut 19 (13) “…be mad.”
The Bayou Bengals moved up to number 19 in the AP Poll. and Tulane is back in the Top 25 after a come from behind 31-21 win over Memphis. The Green WAve hosts North Texas this Saturday for homecoming.

ULM suffered another heartbreaking loss on Saturday, falling to Texas State in the final minute 21-20.

10.13.23
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4:45 LRN Sportscast

LSU is back in Tiger Stadium on Saturday night as the Bayou Bengals will host Auburn. The Fighting Tigers enter the game ranked 121st in pass defense, while Auburn is 119th in pass offense. Auburn has decided to be more of a run team in Hugh Freeze’s first season at the helm. Kick off is at 6 PM.

While this game is ongoing, safety Greg Brooks is at St. Jude’s Hospital in Memphis, as he continues to get treatment following surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his brain. Coach Brian Kelly says they are inspired by the support Brooks has received nationally. He says Brooks’ unfortunate situation has also provided the players an important lesson…
Cut 20 (20) “…from you.”

After getting blown out 55-7 on their home field last Saturday, ULM will look to get a win on the road Saturday night as they visit Texas State. The Warhawks beat the Bobcats last season 31-30, rallying back from a one point deficit. Kick off from San Marcos is at 6:02.

It’s homecoming for Grambling on Saturday as the Tigers will host Alabama A-and-M at 2 PM. The Tigers are coming off a tough one point loss to Alcorn State. Grambling lost to Alabama A-and-M in double overtime last year.

It’s also homecoming for Southeastern Louisiana. The Lions are looking to turn around a disappointing season as they host Lamar at 3 PM at Strawberry Stadium on Saturday. S-L-U is still looking for its first win of the season.

The Saints are looking for their second consecutive win on the road on Sunday as they visit the Houston Texans. Offensive guard Andrus Peat, who missed last week’s win with a concussion now has a groin strain and it’s questionable whether he’ll play Sunday.