Author Archives: Jeff Palermo

12.16.21
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4:45 LRN Sportscast

LSU’s quarterback situation looks much better as a former starter decides to stay a Tiger…
cut 1 (28) “…I’m Jeff Palermo

But LSU receiver Trey Palmer has put his name into the transfer portal and former Fighting Tigers cornerback Eli Ricks has announced he’s transferring to Alabama.

The Pelicans announced that Zion Williamson will be re-evaluated in another four to six weeks after getting an injection in his injured right foot. The injection is designed to stimulate bone healing as he continues to recover from a fracture.

The Saints continue preparations for Sunday’s primetime matchup against The Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Coach Sean Payton says the passing game needs to click in order to upset the Bucs…
cut 17 (12) “…so well”
Hill threw for 175 yards last week in a 30-9 win over the Jets.

New Louisiana Tech football coach Sonny Cumbie signed eleven players on Wednesday. Cumbie says there are four wide receivers in this class they are really excited about…
Cut 20 (17) “ push them”
Louisiana Tech’s class includes Calvary Baptist Quarterback Landry Lyddy, the 2021 Louisiana Gatorade Player of the Year.

12.16.21
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11:40 LRN Sportscast

LSU football coach Brian Kelly’s first signing class in Baton Rouge is at 13 players after the first day of the early college football signing period. Ten of the players are from the state of Louisiana and two of them are five-star prospects, St. Thomas More Quarterback Walker Howard and Neville offensive lineman Will Campbell. Campbell says he’s eager to learn from offensive line coach Brad Davis…
cut 30 (09) “…earn my spot”
According to 24-7 sports, LSU’s 2021 recruiting class is ranked 18th.

First-year Louisiana Tech head coach Sonny Cumbie has signed 11 players, including four wide receivers and the Gatorade Player of the Year in the state of Louisiana, Calvary Baptist Quarterback Landry Lyddy, who threw for four-thousand and 53 touchdowns this past season.

The Saints are getting ready to play the Super Bowl champion Buccaneers on Sunday night. Former LSU Tiger and New Orleans native Leonard Fournette has flourished since arriving in Tampa Bay last year. Saints Coach Sean Payton says Fournette is a great three-down back…
Cut 16 (13) “..good addition”
Payton was not at practice yesterday as he’s feeling ill, but has not tested positive for COVID. Defensive end Cam Jordan and running back Mark Ingram remain away from the team after testing positive for the virus last week.

It’s been a tough season for the Pelicans, but the highlight play of the year for the Pels occurred last night when guard Devonte Graham made a 61-foot bank shot at the buzzer to give New Orleans a 113 to 110 win against Oklahoma City. New Orleans is 9-and-21 on the season.

12.16.21
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8:30 LRN Newscast December 16

As Governor Edwards says he’ll keep pushing for COVID shots to be required for school kids, Senator John Kennedy goes on record against mandates. Kevin Gallagher has that…:
Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

Governor Edwards was asked on his monthly call-in radio show if the Omicron variant will spoil Mardi Gras plans. Edwards says it’s too early to tell…
cut 11 (10) “…been vaccinated’

An agreement has been reached between top legislative leaders and the Edwards administration on funding 450-million dollars in renovations to the Superdome. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne…
cut 13 (09) “….in the dome”
27-million dollars in pandemic aid will be a part of the state’s portion and the Saints are also putting money towards the project that is expected to be completed before New Orleans hosts the Super Bowl in 2025.

Will there be passenger rail service between New Orleans and Baton Rouge before 2025. Baton Rouge Area Foundation Executive Vice President John Spain says Canadian Pacific’s purchase of Kansas City Southern is part of the equation to making it a reality either next year or in 2023…
cut 4 (11) “…do thin”
Spain says Amtrak has met with the governor to express interest and even listed the potential route on their strategic plan.

12.16.21
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7:30 LRN Newscast

The state health department is reporting 48 additional cases of the Omicron variant of COVID 19, bringing the total number of Omicron cases in Louisiana to 93, most of them in the Greater New Orleans area.

On his monthly call-in radio show, Governor John Bel Edwards was asked if the Omicron variant will put a damper on Mardi Gras fun in 2022. Edwards says it’s still too early to tell and so far there’s not a consensus from health officials…
cut 10 (09) “…or deaths’

Meanwhile, Louisiana Senator John Kennedy had a press call with reporters and discussed his objection to the government mandating that private businesses should have their employees vaccinated against COVID…
cut 8 (12) “…primarily legislature”

When Canadian Pacific merges with Kansas City Southern it’s a big part of the puzzle to get passenger rail service from Baton Rouge to New Orleans on track. Brooke Thorington has more.
Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Officials have identified the pilot of a helicopter who died when his chopper crashed on the I-10 Bonnet Carre Spillway in St. Charles Parish. His name is 42-year-old Joshua Hawley of Denham Springs. He was a father of three young children and 13-year U-S Marine Corps veteran.

12.16.21
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6:45 LRN Sportscast

LSU football signed 13 players on the opening day of the early signing period, including two five-star recruits, Neville offensive tackle Will Campbell and St. Thomas More Quarterback Walker Howard. According to 24-7 sports, LSU’s recruiting class is ranked as the 18th best in the country.

First-year U-L Lafayette Coach Michael Desormeaux signed eight players. One of those signees is Madison Prep Quarterback Zeon Chriss who led the Chargers to a Class 3A state championship in 2020. Desormeaux says Chriss is more than just an athletic quarterback …
cut 19 (25) “…about him”
Louisiana Tech’s class includes Calvary Baptist Quarterback Landry Lyddy, the 2021 Louisiana Gatorade Player of the Year.

Saints Coach Sean Payton was not at practice yesterday as he’s under the weather, but has tested negative for COVID. He’s staying away from the team facility out of an abundance of caution.

Meanwhile, preparation for Sunday night’s game against the Buccaneers continues. Tampa Bay has become the team to beat in the NFC South as future hall of fame quarterback Tom Brady continues to play at an MVP level. Payton was asked if he thought Brady would be this good with the Bucs…
cut 18 (16) “…Payton laughs”
Offensive tackles Ryan Ramczyk and Terron Armstead were not at practice yesterday because of injuries. Cam Jordan and Mark Ingram also remain out because of COVID.

The Pelicans won last night on a 61-foot bank shot at the buzzer by Devonte Graham as New Orleans defeated Oklahoma City 113 to 110.

College hoops…Nicholls had a double-digit lead in the second half but the Colonels lost to Wisconsin 71-68 in Madison.

12.16.21
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6:30 LRN Newscast

As Governor Edwards moves forward with a mandate for school children to have COVID shots, Senator John Kennedy says COVID vaccinations should be an individual’s choice and government mandates are unconstitutional…
Cut 7 (13) “…a vaccine mandate.”
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry and Bossier City Representative Raymond Crews have filed a lawsuit against the state’s plan to require COVID vaccines for students 16 and up in order to attend school. Meanwhile, Governor Edwards was asked if the omicron variant could ruin Mardi Gras plans. Edwards says it’s too early to tell, but he encourages everyone five years old and up to get vaccinated and if fully vaccinated get a booster…
cut 12 (12) “…fully vaccinated”

The Edwards administration and legislative leaders have reached a deal to fund Superdome renovations. The financial plan will use 27-million dollars in pandemic aid and Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says the Saints will also put up their own money…
cut 15 (11) “….to the dome”
Dardenne says the Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District will cough up 246-million dollars for the renovations that are scheduled to be completed before New Orleans hosts the Super Bowl in 2025.

On the opening day of the early signing period, LSU football signed 13 players. Ten players are from the state, including four offensive linemen.

12.15.21
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4:45 LRN sportscast

LSU has signed nine players on this opening day of the early signing period including St. Thomas More Quarterback Walker Howard. Howard is a five-star prospect, but LSU’s recruiting class is ranked 18th in the country. Howard says don’t sell this class short…
cut 14 (12) “….get with em soon”
Geaux 24-7 sports recruiting analyst Billy Embody on the four offensive linemen LSU signed today…
cut 20 (20) “..right way”
Campbell is another five-star prospect. But four-star wide receiver Shazz Preston from St. James signed with Alabama today.

LSU football has started bowl practices as they get ready to play Kansas State in the Texas Bowl on January 4th. With Max Johnson in the transfer portal, who will start for the Tigers at quarterback? LSU interim head coach Brad Davis says they hope it’s Garrett Nussmeier, even though if he plays another game this season he could lose his redshirt season
Cut 16 (22) “..on offense”

According to the Saints injury report…offensive tackles Terron Armstead and Ryan Ramczyk did not practice today. Ramczyk has missed several weeks with a knee injury. Cam Jordan and Mark Ingram remain out because of COVID.

12.15.21
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11:40 LRN Sportscast

Today is the first day of the early signing period for college football. The LSU Tigers have signed eight players so far and Billy Embody with Geaux 2-4-7 sports expects LSU to sign more than ten players during the early signing period…
Cut 18 (21) “.offers”
Embody mentioned Quency Wiggins from Madison Prep and the dynamic defensive end signed with LSU today. So did three-star wide receiver Landon Ibeita from Mandeville.

LSU is seeking a waiver from the NCAA in order to have Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier to play in the bowl game and still count this as a redshirt season, even though it would be the fifth game he’s appeared in this year. If the waiver is denied, who will start at quarterback against Kansas State on January fourth? Wide receiver Jontre Kirkland is a possibility, a former Q-B at Lutcher High. Interim head coach Brad Davis says Kirkland will play in the bowl game but didn’t say which position…
Cut 17 (20) “ this team”

12.15.21
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8:30 LRN Newscast December 15

Governor Edwards is moving forward with plans to require the COVID-vaccine shot for children to attend school. A helicopter pilot is dead after his chopper crashed on the I-10 Bonnet Carre Spillway yesterday. Lafayette Judge Michelle Odinet is in hot water after a video surfaced that shows people inside her home using the “N” word.

Senator Bill Cassidy met with the media yesterday and talked about the President’s Build Back Better bill. Kevin Gallager has more…
cut 1 (34) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher”

Most of the state’s lawmakers are in Lake Charles today for the annual Legisgator luncheon and will be seeing billboards urging the legislature to help Louisiana craft brewers catch up with the rest of the nation. Cary Koch is executive director of the Louisiana Craft Brewers Guild:
Cut 10 (12) “…host weddings.”
Koch fears that without craft beer reform in the Bayou State, the struggling industry could be here today and gone tomorrow.

The U-S Post Office says today is the last day to send packages via retail ground to arrive before Christmas Day. USPS spokesperson David Walton says the deadline to send a package by Priority Mail is Saturday and cost-wise he says it’s still a bargain…
cut 8 (06) “….70 pounds”
Walton says procrastinators, they can use Priority Mail express as late as December 23rd and still have their gift arrive by Christmas Day.

12.15.21
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7:30 LRN Newscast December 15

Despite objection from a Louisiana House committee, Governor Edwards is moving forward with plans to add the COVID vaccine to the required shots needed to attend school. The rule will go into effect for the next school year and it would only pertain to ages that have FDA approval for COVID vaccines, which is 16 and up. Edwards says it’s vital for young people to be vaccinated…
cut 15 (11) “….dealing with the pandemic”

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy says he can’t support President Biden’s one-point-seven trillion-dollar Build Back Better bill. Cassidy says the legislation is filled with temporary government programs…
cut 6 (12) “…..keep the price tag lower”

Lafayette City Court Judge Michelle Odinet is facing calls for her to step down after a video taken from her home shows several people using the “N” word while watching a video of an attempted burglary on their property. Odinet says she was sedated at the time of the video and has zero recollection of the video and the disturbing language used in it.

Louisiana craft brewers are looking for some help from state lawmakers. More from Dave Brannen.
Cut 3 (33) “…I’m Dave Brannen.”