5:30 PM Newscast

A New Orleans judge says NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and three referees should have to answer questions under oath in September about the infamous blown call in the NFC Title game.

cut  2 (30) I’m Jeff Palermo”  

Authorities say the missing persons case of Kasey Bigum has been resolved in Avoyelles Parish. Sheriff Doug Anderson says 20-year-Tristin James, murdered his mother, and with the help of his girlfriend hid the body, not even reporting his mom missing for three weeks after the murder.

Cut 11 (02) “…happened.”

The two have been charged with 2nd degree murder.

 

 

 

School systems in Sabine, Morehouse, and Ouachita parishes have been hit with cybersecurity issues, and now it appears The Tangipahoa Parish Public School System is the latest to be targeted.  LSU’s Stephenson National Center for Security Research Executive Director Jeff Moulton says they suspect automated hacking programs, not live humans, are responsible.

Cut 7 (09) “…get this one.”

He says emails generally the most common form of attack.

Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says final testing is underway on medical marijuana produced by LSU’s grower, which means the product could be commercially available early next week. The medical pot was grown by GB Sciences, with oversight by LSU, and Ag Department workers picked up randomly selected vials of the product from them this morning.

Cut 4 (07) “…the same”

The treatment reportedly will not be covered by insurance.

4:30 PM Newscast

Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says final testing is underway on medical marijuana produced by LSU’s grower, which means the product could be commercially available early next week. Strain says this is good news for the patients who are eligible for a medical marijuana prescription as outlined by the Legislature….

Cut 3 (10) “timetable”

If approved the products will be available at nine licensed pharmacies around the state.

For years the LSU athletic department has used a portion of its revenues to help fund the academic side of the university. But in an exclusive interview with Tiger Rag Magazine, athletics director Scott Woodward says the transfer policy is being re-evaluated because they can not sustain what they are currently doing…

Cut 12 (11) “…athletic department”

 

The Tangipahoa Parish Public School System is the latest in the state to uncover a potential cybersecurity issue.  LSU’s Stephenson National Center for Security Research Executive Director Jeff Moulton says much of the malware is spread through email, so be careful when opening links or attachments.

Cut 8 (10) “…malware to run.”

A missing person case in Avoyelles Parish ends in tragedy after authorities discover a body, and pin the brutal murder on the woman’s son and his girlfriend.  Authorities believe 20-year-Tristin James and his girlfriend, 18-year-old Hannah Desselle, killed the victim then drove the body away and dumped it. Sherriff Doug Anderson says after they arrested the two last week, Desselle fessed up.
Cut 10 (06) “…the body.”
The body was found in a wooded area 20 miles south of Moreauville in Big Bend.

330pm LRN News

Four years after the Legislature authorized medical marijuana in Louisiana patients appears to set to get access to the treatment. It should be available at select pharmacies by next week, and that’s a load off the shoulders of proponents who have hammered the state after the product was repeatedly delayed. Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says despite the wait, it was still a quick process compared to usual medication trials.

Cut 5 (12) “…two years.”

An LSU Ag Center spokesperson says they expect the products to be cheaper than many CBD oils currently available.

The Tangipahoa Parish Public School System is the latest in the state to uncover a potential cybersecurity issue.  LSU’s Stephenson Research Executive Director Jeff Moulton says it is likely happening due to the systems being easy targets…

Cut 6 (10) “…the bad guys”

Sabine, Morehouse, and Ouachita Parishes have also faced issues.

LSU athletics director Scott Woodward wants to change the transfer policy which has provided the academic side with millions of dollars generated by athletics. From 2012-to-2017, LSU athletics sent nearly 50-million dollars to the university. Woodward says it’s dangerous for a university to rely on recurring money from athletics

cut 13 (07) “…doing

That’s Woodward’s thoughts in an exclusive interview with Tiger Rag Radio.

A missing person case in Avoyelles Parish ends in tragedy after authorities discover a body, and pin the brutal murder on the woman’s son and his girlfriend. Kasey Bigum was last seen May 30th, and Sherriff Doug Anderson says they now believe that’s when she was murdered by 20-year-Tristin James, her son.

Cut 9 (07) “…killing her”

Authorities believe James and his girlfriend then drove the body away dumped it. 

230PM LRN News

A New Orleans judge says NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and three referees should have to answer questions under oath in September about the infamous blown call in the NFC Title game.

cut  2 (30) I’m Jeff Palermo”  

Authorities say the missing persons case of Kasey Bigum has been resolved in Avoylles Parish. Sherriff Doug Anderson says 20-year-Tristin James, murdered his mother, and with the help of his girlfriend hid the body, not even reporting his mom missing for three weeks after the murder.

Cut 11 (02) “…happened.”

The two have been charged with 2nd degree murder.

School systems in Sabine, Morehouse, and Ouachita parishes have been hit with cyber security issues, and now it appears The Tangipahoa Parish Public School System is the latest to be targeted.  LSU’s Stephenson National Center for Security Research Executive Director Jeff Moulton says they suspect automated hacking programs, not live humans, are responsible.

Cut 7 (09) “…get this one.”

He says emails generally the most common form of attack.

For years the LSU athletic department has used a portion of its revenues to help fund the academic side of the university. But in an exclusive interview with Tiger Rag Magazine, athletics director Scott Woodward says the transfer policy is being re-evaluated because they can not sustain what they are currently doing…

Cut 12 (11) “…athletic department”

From 2012-to-2017, LSU athletics sent nearly 50-million dollars to the university.

1:30 PM Newscast

Medical Marijuana may be available in Louisiana sometime early next month. Matt Doyle has the story…

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

The 24-year-old woman arrested by Alexandria Police as the suspect in the murder of her 5-year-old daughter is has been declared clinically deceased. The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office says Jasmine Anderson attempted suicide by hanging on Saturday, only moments after a cell check by guards. The attempt came two days after her arrest. Medics were able to revive her and placed into ICU. Anderson was placed on life support for organ procurement purposes.

 

A missing person case in Avoyelles Parish ends in tragedy after authorities discover a body, and pin the brutal murder on the woman’s son and his girlfriend. Authorities believe 20-year-Tristin James and his girlfriend, 18-year-old Hannah Desselle, murdered the victim, then drove the body away dumped it. Sherriff Doug Anderson says after they arrested the two last week, Desselle fessed up.
Cut 10 (06) “…the body.”
The body was found in a wooded area 20 miles south of Moreauville in Big Bend.
The Tangipahoa Parish Public School System is the latest in the state to uncover a potential cybersecurity issue.  LSU’s Stephenson National Center for Security Research Executive Director Jeff Moulton says much of the malware is spread through email, so be careful when opening links or attachments.

Cut 8 (10) “…malware to run.”

This comes on the heels of the news that cybersecurity issues in Sabine, Morehouse, and Ouachita Parishes sparked a statewide emergency declaration.

1230PM LRN News

Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says final testing is underway on medical marijuana produced by LSU’s grower, which means the product could be commercially available early next week. The medical pot was grown by GB Sciences, with oversight by LSU, and Ag Department workers picked up randomly selected vials of the product from them this morning.

Cut 4 (07) “…the same”

The treatment reportedly will not be covered by insurance.

A missing person case in Avoyelles Parish ends in tragedy after authorities discover a body, and pin the brutal murder on the woman’s son and his girlfriend. Kasey Bigum was last seen May 30th, and Sherriff Doug Anderson says they now believe she was murdered by 20-year-Tristin James, her son.

Cut 9, 7 seconds, killing her

Afterwards, authorities believe James and his girlfriend, 18-year-old Hannah Desselle, drove the body out to an out of the way area and dumped it.

State Police say parents with young children should be aware of new child safety seat law goes into effect Thursday. Kevin Barnhart has the story…

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart” 

10:30 AM Newscast

The 24-year-old woman arrested by Alexandria Police as the suspect in the murder of her 5-year-old daughter is has been declared clinically deceased. The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office says Jasmine Anderson attempted suicide by hanging on Saturday, only moments after a cell check by guards.  The attempt came two days after her arrest.  Medics were able to revive her and placed into ICU.  Anderson was declared clinically deceased as of Saturday afternoon and placed on life support for organ procurement purposes.

Three nonpartisan good government groups have joined forces in an effort to get the candidates for governor and the legislature to discuss details on what they plan to do if elected. The Council for a Better Louisiana is one of the organizations involved in RESET Louisiana’s Future and CABL president Barry Erwin says

Cut 13 (11) “…as well”

 

Super ATV’s new manufacturing and distribution center in Shreveport is open. It will employ 75 workers. The Indiana based company specialiizes in aftermarket parts for ATVs and UTVs. North Louisiana Economic Partnership President Scott Martinez says Super ATV expects to generate the highest sales volume from Shreveport for its axles, portal gear lifts, mud tires and lift kits

Cut 6 (11) “…to be.”

Martinez says Super ATV’s new Shreveport site will support product manufacturing and delivery across the United States.

Nationwide, people struggle at saving money. A CNBC survey shows 75% of Americans refuse to seek out help regarding financial planning. Additionally, a GoBankRates.com survey indicates 1 in 3 Americans have saved nothing for retirement.  Baton Rouge financial advisor Pete Bush says financial advising is all about confidence.

Cut 9 (11) “…to be happy.”

5:30 PM Newscast

Senate President John Alario has seen it all during his time in the Louisiana legislature, which is coming to an end. After 48-years, the term-limited Alario has made the decision not to run for a seat in the House. Alario led the upper chamber in this last legislative term that saw multiple special sessions, because of disputes over state financing. He says the art of compromise is fading at the state capitol

Cut 7 (09) “…giving and taking.”

After LSU unveiled its multi-million dollar athletic complex for the football team this week, some alumni want to put the focus back on academics. LSU Alum Ginger Gibson has set a goal of $20-million for the new library with the GoFundMe Page that will go straight to the LSU Foundation. Gibson feels so strongly about it because the library is vital to every student at the university.

Cut 4 (13) “…experience.”

A Baton Rouge judge has sentenced two former LSU students to 30 days in the parish jail for their roles in the 2017 death of Phi Delta Theta pledge Max Gruver. Don Molino has more…

cut  2 (28) I’m Don Molino”  

The Louisiana Outdoor Expo and Boat Show is this weekend at the newly renovated Cajundome and Convention Center in Lafayette. Organizer Rob Kirkpatrick anticipates nearly 15-thousand visitors to the expo. He says many of them will attend the USA Waterfowl Calling Championships

Cut 13 (09) “…on Sunday”

Tickets are $12.50 for adults, while kids five and under get in for free.

4:30 PM Newscast

When LSU athletics unveiled a 28-million dollar complex for the football team this week it inspired one alum to start a Go-Fund-Me campaign for a new library. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 1 (29) “…I’m Brooke Thorington”

The wife of a Concordia Parish deputy shot in the line of duty yesterday has offered an update via Facebook. Pamala Michelle Mackel expects her husband Walter to be in the hospital for the next few days as the bullet his left lung and kidney. The bullet has not been removed due to concerns of it causing further damage. The suspect that shot at the deputy is dead following an exchange of gunfire with the deputy.

A Lafayette judge is the target of scrutiny after ordering a bailiff to tape a defendant’s mouth shut.  15th Judicial District Court Judge Marilyn Castle has Michael Duhon’s mouth taped after multiple interruptions.  Was the judge in the right to pull this rarely seen maneuver?  Lafayette Attorney Tommy Guilbeau says a judge can order someone to be bound, gagged, duck taped, or removed from the courtroom.

Cut 10 (09) “…in my opinion.”

The ACLU calls the incident shocking, dehumanizing, and brutal.

The Louisiana Outdoor Expo and Boat Show is this weekend at the newly renovated Cajundome and Convention Center in Lafayette. Organizer Rob Kirkpatrick says there’s something for everyone at this three-day event

Cut 12 (11) “…and boat show.”

Tickets are $12.50 for adults, while kids five and under get in for free.

12:30 PM Newscast

Senate President John Alario has seen it all during his time in the Louisiana legislature, which is coming to an end. After 48-years, the term-limited Alario has made the decision not to run for a seat in the House.  Alario led the upper chamber in this last legislative term that saw multiple special sessions, because of disputes over state financing. Alario says the art of compromise is fading at the state capitol

Cut 7 (09) “…giving and taking.”

Alario says he’s going out on a good note as the legislature recently approved a one-thousand teacher pay raise.

A Lafayette judge is the target of scrutiny after ordering a bailiff to tape a defendant’s mouth shut.  15th Judicial District Court Judge Marilyn Castle has Michael Duhon’s mouth taped after multiple interruptions.  Was the judge in the right to pull this rarely seen maneuver?  Lafayette Attorney Tommy Guilbeau…

Cut 9 (08) “…can do it.”

When LSU athletics unveiled a 28-million dollar athletic complex for the football team this week it inspired one alum to start a Go-Fund-Me campaign to raise funds for a new library for the university. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 1 (29) “…I’m Brooke Thorington”