Author Archives: Jeff Palermo

12.28.22
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9:30 LRN Newscast December 28

The cause and manner of death for the child who was found in the Amite River on Christmas Eve is undetermined.
Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

State Police says two people from Cut Off were killed in a three-vehicle wreck on Louisiana Highway One just north of the Leeville Tolll Bridge yesterday afternoon. The victims have been identified as 43-year-old Archie Duet and 53-year-old Guy Dupierre. L-S-P says Duet was traveling at a high rate of speed at the time of the crash.

Just a few more days left in 2022 and there are some things you can do to lessen that tax bill that will be due in the spring time. CPA Jason Shellhaas (Shell-us) says taxpayers can help themselves and their favorite charity at the same time…
cut 5 (08) “….in 2022”
He says if you made money in the stock market, consider trimming your portfolio by selling your stocks at a loss to save on taxes.

The USDA has designated eleven Louisiana parishes as disaster areas do to excessive rains that occurred from June 1st to November 2nd. Avoyelles, Calcasieu, Franklin, Iberville, Madison and Vermilion Parishes are among those parishes eligible. Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says famers should gather documentation of disaster losses and apply soon…
cut 9 (08) “….services agency”

12.28.22
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8:30 LRN Newscast

Governor John Bel Edwards has one more year left in office and one of his goals during 2023 will be convincing the Louisiana Legislature to amend the state’s abortion ban to provide an exception for rape and incest. Edwards will also seek to pass legislation that would clarify what would constitute a medical exemption…
cut 12 (09) “…specific conditions”
Edwards says there were cases this year of women who had to seek abortions in other states, even though they could have received one in Louisiana based on their medical condition.

Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says most of Louisiana’s parishes are eligible for federal aid as a result of drought conditions in 2022 that turned into devastating rains that destroyed crops. Strain says the assistance will come in the form of USDA Farm Services Agency emergency loans…
cut 8 (07) “….types of assistance”

Tax experts say you can save money on your 2022 taxes if you act before the end of the year. Marsanne Golsby has more.
Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Marsanne Golsby.”

The Caesar’s Superdome was evacuated this morning after a construction fire broke out in the walls of the historic stadium. No injuries reported. Smoke was not seen leaving the Superdome, but a New Orleans TV Station smoke made its way onto the field. The Sugar Bowl is Saturday between Alabama and Kansas State. The Saints are in Philadelphia on Sunday.

12.28.22
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7:30 LRN Newscast

Governor John Bel Edwards says he’ll ask state lawmakers during the 2023 regular legislative session to amend the state’s current ban on abortion to include exceptions for rape and incest. Edwards also wants to provide more clarity to what constitutes a medical exemption….
cut 11 (09) “….probably should have”

The investigation continues into the tragic death of a four-year-old boy in East Baton Rouge Parish, who was pulled from the frigid Amite River on Christmas Eve. The child’s father says Matias Stricker Abreu wandered away from him while the two were walking in Central. But investigative reporter Kiran Chawla spoke to the child’s mother who does not believe that story..
cut 15 (09) “….walk off”
The East Baton Rouge coroner is still trying to determine a cause of death.

Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says federal aid for farmers hit hard by drought then flooding rain in 2022 is on the way. More from Kevin Gallagher…:
Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher”

Hundreds of Louisiana residents continue to be impacted by Southwest Airlines meltdown after last week’s major winter storm. There are hundreds of unclaimed bags at Louis Armstrong International Airport and nearly two-thirds of Southwest’s flights are canceled today.

12.28.22
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6:45 LRN Sportscast

LSU Men’s Basketball will begin SEC play tonight in the P-MAC. The 11-1 Tigers will host ninth-ranked Arkansas as new Head Coach Matt McMahon looks to establish himself in the SEC. The Razorbacks are 5.5 point favorites and the Tigers have an opportunity to open conference play with a statement win, but McMahon says his goal is the same as always: to help his team become the best they can be…
Cut 16 (19) “..of themselves.”
Arkansas has a talented freshman in six-foot-five Nick Smith and they force nearly 19 turnovers a game, 11th best in the nation. Tip time is at 8 PM on ESPN Two.

Former Destrehan star and Pro Football Hall of Famer Ed Reed has been hired as the new head coach at Bethune Cookman. He takes over for Terry Sims who went 38-39 in seven seasons. Reed, who played for the Miami Hurricanes, has spent the last three years as an administrator with the Hurricanes football program.

Northwestern State men’s basketball built a 15-point lead in the first half, but the Demons struggled in the second half and lost to Texas A-and-M 64-52. Despite the loss, Northwestern made a season-best 13 three-pointers on a school record 40 attempts.

The Pelicans who are on a three-game winning streak will host the Minnesota Timberwolves. The T-Wolves are 16-and-18 overall, while the Pels are 21-12 and 14-and-4 inside the Smoothie King Center. New Orleans is one game back of Denver for first place in the Western Conference. After tonight, the Pels host Philadelphia on Friday and visit the Grizzles on Saturday to close out 2022.

12.28.22
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6:30 LRN Newscast

The cause and manner of death for the child who was found in the Amite River on Christmas Eve is undetermined. Brooke Thorington has more.
Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Authorities have arrested a Hammond man who started a fire inside a heavily-occupied Walmart store in Hammond on Christmas Eve. 43-year-old Terrence Coe was booked on several charges including aggravated arson and terrorism. The State Fire Marshal’s Office says Coe set the fire to cause a distraction so he could shoplift.

Tax experts say you have some things to do by the end of the year if you want to save on your 2022 taxes. Jason Shellhaas (SHELL-US) is a partner with the Malcolm M. Dienes (DEE-NES) CPA firm in Metairie. He recommends business owners pay bills now so they can take those deductions for 2022, and also look to see if they need to make large equipment purchases.
Cut 4 (12) “…tax year 2022.”

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack declares a weather disaster in numerous Louisiana parishes; bringing federal aid for hard-hit farmers. Louisiana Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says farmers fought extreme drought in 2022, then were hit with torrential rainfalls that damaged crops and affected yields.…:
Cut 7 (09) “…in the crop year.”
Strain says the assistance will come in form of USDA Farm Services Agency emergency loans and other aid.

12.27.22
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06:45 LRN Sportscast

The Pelicans were severely short-handed last night, but they still won by 20 points as New Orleans dribbled past the Indiana Pacers 113 to 93. Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Trey Murphy, Herb Jones and Dyson Daniels didn’t play, but Naji Marshall stepped up and scored 22 points, grabbed six rebounds and had four assists. Coach Willie Green says Marshall works hard every day so he can succeed when he gets his chance…
cut 16 (22) “…take advantage of it”
The Pelicans have won three in a row and will host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.

If Jayden Daniels returning to play for the Tigers next season was on your Christmas Wish List, you’re very happy to know he’s planning to stick around the 2023 season. Tiger Rag assistant editor William Weathers says it gives Tiger fans high hopes for next year.
Cut 13 (07) “…immeasurable.”
Starting defensive back Greg Brooks has also announced he’s returning next season. Brooks was fourth on the team in tackles with 61 tackles and also had an interception in the win over Auburn. The LSU Tigers are scheduled to leave for Orlando today to continue preparations to play Purdue in the Citrus Bowl on January second.

Tonight in college basketball action, Northwestern State is at Texas A-and-M, LSU begins SEC play tomorrow against Arkansas. The Lady Tigers are up to number nine in the latest A-P Top 25 poll and LSU will be at Arkansas for the SEC Opener.

12.26.22
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06:45 LRN Sportscast

Once again Tampa Bay came back from a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter to win a game. Last night they rallied to beat Arizona in overtime to stay one game ahead of the Saints and the Panthers in the NFC South.

On Saturday New Orleans defeated Cleveland 17-10. For the first time this year, Coach Dennis Allen’s team has a two-game winning streak…

cut 18 (10) “….coaching em”

Running back Alvin Kamara rushed for 76 yards and a touchdown in bitterly cold temperatures…
cut 17 (20) “…what it is”
The Saints are at 13-and-2 Philadelphia on Sunday.

Zion Williamson is no longer in Health and Safety protocols so it looks like he’ll play tonight against the Indiana Pacers. Williamson missed the last two games, but New Orleans still pulled out victories over San Antonio and Oklahoma City. Larry Nance Junior is listed as questionable with right Achilles soreness. Brandon Ingram remains out with a left toe contusion.

LSU basketball is mourning the death of Willie Sims, a member of the Tigers 1981 NCAA Final Four team. He was known as the Super Sub, coming off the bench bringing energy and spirit. He was considered the best sixth man in college basketball. He died on December 23rd at the age of 64 after suffering a heart attack in August while living in Israel.

The LSU Tigers will tip off SEC play on Wednesday against Arkansas. Both teams are 11-and-1 on the season. Tomorrow night, Northwestern State is at Texas A-and-M.

The 12-and-0 Lady Tigers are at Arkansas on Thursday. LSU is ranked 10th in the country, while the Lady Backs are ranked 17th and they are 13-and-2, losing their last two games to 16th-ranked Oregon and South Florida.

12.24.22
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7:30 LRN sportscast

A high of 16 degrees is expected in Cleveland today for the Saints-Browns game at 12:00. Some snow will be flying around and the wind will be out of the southwest from 25 to 35 miles per hour. New Orleans Quarterback Andy Dalton who played in cold conditions for a majority of his career was asked about how the wind conditions could affect today’s game…
cut 16 (12) “…get out there”
The Saints will be without their leading receiver Chris Olave. He’s out with a hamstring injury. Slot receiver Jarvis Landry has been put on injured reserve and linebacker Pete Werner will also miss the game with a hamstring injury.

The Saints are three points underdogs. Also today, the Panthers host the Lions, the Falcons are at Baltimore, and tomorrow night Tampa Bay is at Arizona.

LSU football has officially added seven players from the transfer portal. Including two of the nation’s top high school prospects in the Class of 2022, wide receiver Aaron Anderson from Alabama and cornerback Denver Harris from Texas A-and-M. Also, one of the top cornerbacks from the F-C-S level is heading to Baton Rouge, cornerback Zy Alexander, who starred at Southeastern Louisiana the last two seasons.

A frustrating Ragin Cajuns season ended with a frustrating loss to Houston in the Independence Bowl as the Cougars rallied to beat UL Lafayette 23-16. The Cajuns had a 16-6 lead at halftime, but couldn’t do anything offensively in the second half and they finish with a six and-seven record.

The Pelicans gave up a 21-point lead to Oklahoma City last night, but still beat the Thunder 128 to 125. Trey Murphy had 23 points as he hit five three-pointers and Jaxson Hayes had a season-high 21 points.

12.23.22
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4:45 LRN Sportscast

A high of 16-degrees is expected in Cleveland tomorrow for the Saints-Browns game at 12:00. It will also be very windy, and some snow will be flying around. New Orleans Quarterback Andy Dalton who played in cold conditions for a majority of his career when he was with the Bengals answered a bunch of questions this week about playing in the cold…
cut 16 (23) “…get the job done”
The Saints will be without their leading receiver Chris Olave. He’s out with a hamstring injury. Slot receiver Jarvis Landry has been put on injured reserve and linebacker Pete Werner will also miss the game with a hamstring injury.

LSU football has announced the addition of seven players signed out of the transfer portal. The group includes two of the nation’s top high school prospects in the Class of 2022, wide receiver Aaron Anderson from Alabama and cornerback Denver Harris from Texas A-and-M. Also, one of the top cornerbacks from the F-C-S level is heading to Baton Rouge, cornerback Zy Alexander, who has starred at Southeastern Louisiana the last two seasons.

CJ McCollum was the star for the Pelicans in their 126 to 117 win over the Spurs last night as he scored 40 points, also had eight rebounds and nine assists. But tonight he’s questionable with right calf soreness as New Orleans visits Oklahoma City. Larry Nance Junior did not play last night, but tonight he’s questionable with right achillies soreness. While Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson are out. Tip-off in O-K-C is at 7 PM.

The Lakers say former Pelican Anthony Davis is out indefinitely with a foot injury.

12.23.22
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11:40 LRN Sportscast

The Ragin Cajuns and the Houston Cougars will play in a very cold Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl in Shreveport today. The temperature at kick-off will be 25-degrees. U-L Lafayette Zi’Yon Hill says the team isn’t worried about the weather…
cut 17 (18) “….perfectly fine”
The Houston Cougars are a touchdown favorite.

LSU Quarterback Jayden Daniels says he’s coming back next year after leading the Tigers to an SEC West Championship. But five-star cornerback Desmond Ricks has signed with Alabama over LSU. But former Texas A-and-M cornerback Denver Harris has committed to LSU.
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After snapping a four game losing streak last night by beating San Antonio 126 to 117, New Orleans visits Oklahoma City tonight. Last night, C-J McCollum scored a season-high 40 points as New Orleans played without Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram or Larry Nance Junior. New Orleans is 19-and-12, a half a game back of Denver and Memphis for first place in the Western Conference Standings.

At 5-and-9, the Saints have been given a two-percent chance of making the playoffs. But Quarterback Andy Dalton says the team will continue to fight the rest of the season…
cut 18 (19) “….most of it”
Kick-off tomorrow is at noon. High temperature in Cleveland tomorrow is 15-degrees, which will be the coldest game played in the Saints franchise history.