Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser gave an update on the status of the four New Orleans Confederate monuments today on Talk Louisiana, saying he’s working to get the city to transfer control of them. There’s one major roadblock though, and that’s P.G.T Beauregard, who isn’t controlled by the city…
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The monuments were taken down in 2017, sparking an intense series of standoffs in front of the statues in multiple areas of the city.
Motorists on I-49 in the urbanized areas of Alexandria will see an increase in the speed limit. DOTD spokesperson Erin Buchanan says today crews are changing out the speed limits signs in the area.
Cut 6 (09) “…to 65 mph.”
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LSU Football Coach Ed Orgeron is set to get more job security and a bump in pay. Jeff Palermo has the story…
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Im Jeff Palermo”
Faraday native, 83-year-old Jerry Lee Lewis is canceling his Jazz Fest set as he recovers from a stroke he suffered last month.
Category Archives: Newscasts
11:30 AM Newscast
The two Republicans running to unseat Governor Edwards have different thoughts in how they’d approach healthcare and education if elected. Matt Doyle was there for their joint public apperance….
Food stamp recipients will be receiving their April benefits on a modified schedule as the result of the government shutdown that disrupted the normal distribution schedule. Recipients who usually receive their benefits between the 1st & 9th will be unaffected, but those that receive benefits between the 10th & 14th will receive benefits on the 9th, ensuring beneficiaries do not go more than 40 days between issuances. Normal distribution is expected in May.
Motorists on I-49 in the urbanized areas of Alexandria will see an increase in the speed limit. DOTD spokesperson Erin Buchanan says today crews are changing out the speed limits signs in the area.
The remaining portions in the Alexandria will see an increase from 60 to 70 miles per hour.
There’s less than a month left before federal taxes are due. Metairie CPA Tyler Johnson says the last few weeks have been mighty busy and getting busier as April 15th draws closer. Johnson says one of the biggest things is making sure to keep an eye on the mail to make sure you get your tax docs together, whether it’s W-2s, 1099s, or health insurance info.
Cut 11 (06) “things you’re missing.”
Johnson says for those that need to file a six-month extension, it’s important to remember that the extension is only for filing a return, not for paying money if you owe on your taxes.
10:30 LRN Newscast March 19
The two Republican candidates for governor appeared together for the first time in Baton Rouge on Monday and they gave their thoughts on spending within the state’s Medicaid program, which has been expanded under current Governor John Bel Edwards to cover 500-thousand more adults. Congressman Ralph Abraham says if elected he would not undo Medicaid expansion, but it needs to be reformed.
Cut 13 (11) “…economics.”
Businessman Eddie Rispone says after recent reports of improper spending in the Medicaid program, he would place a hold on new applicants until the Department of Health could rectify its problem with ineligible recipients on the rolls.
Cut 14 (11) “…properly.”
Rispone says any freeze would be temporary.
Federal taxes are due in about a month. Kevin Barnhart spoke with Metairie CPA Tyler Johnson on how to reduce the risk of a bumpy experience.
Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”
Tomorrow, the LSU Board of Supervisors will vote on giving head football coach Ed Orgeron a contract extension and a 14-percent pay raise. Tiger Rag Editor James Moran says the contract extension will help the football program build on last year’s success…
cut 8 (09) “…good thing”
9:30 LRN Newscast March 19
When the legislative session begins in April, teacher pay raises will be a major issue. The two Republican candidates for governor, Eddie Rispone and Ralph Abraham, gave their thoughts on the topic during a Republican Governor Association’s event in Baton Rouge. Abraham says he’d pay for a teacher pay raise through tax reform…
cut 15 (10) “….invest in”
But Rispone, who has been heavily involved in education issues, says not every educator has earned the income bump and he’d rather let local school systems determine who should see a bigger pay check…
cut 16 (08) “….demand”
Governor Edwards is asking lawmakers to approve a one-thousand dollar pay raise for teachers and a 500-dollar pay hike for school support workers when lawmakers convene for the legislative session on April 8th.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott says Governor John Bel Edwards decision to reform the Industrial Tax Exemption, which is a large property tax break for manufacturers, has companies looking at doing business in his state, instead of Louisiana…
cut 5 (11) “…..struggle”
Abbott made his comments at a Republican Governor’s Association event in Baton Rouge. Edwards says Louisiana’s I-TEP remains one of the most generous in the country, even though local officials have more input on who gets the tax break.
The LSU Board of Supervisors is expected tomorrow to approve a two-year contract extension and a 14-percent increase in pay for Coach Ed Orgeron. Tiger Rag Editor James Moran says Orgeron’s annual salary will climb to four-million dollars…
cut 9 (08) “…won it”
Orgeron’s buyout at the start of the deal would also be 10-million dollars.
8:30 AM LRN March 19
The two Republicans running to unseat Governor Edwards have different thoughts on how they’d approach healthcare and education if elected. Matt Doyle was there for their joint public appearance….
The executive director of the Louisiana GOP Andrew Bautsch was arrested over the weekend for allegedly shoving a New Orleans Police Officer hours after his wedding. Bautsch is facing multiple charges which include a battery, trespass and resisting an officer. State GOP Chairman Louis Gurvitch told the New Orleans Advocate, that Bautsch denies the charges. Bautsch could not be reached for comment, he’s on his honeymoon.
The LSU Board of Supervisors will vote tomorrow on a contract extension and raise for head football coach Ed Orgeron. The proposed deal would extend Orgeron for another two years, through the 2023 season and he’ll get a 14-percent increase in pay, boosting his salary to four-million dollars a year. Tiger Rag Editor James Moran says the contract seems justified…
There’s less than a month left before federal taxes are due. Metairie CPA Tyler Johnson says the last few weeks have been mighty busy and getting busier as April 15th draws closer. Johnson says procrastinating in scheduling a time to sit down with someone to do your taxes could be a big mistake.
Cut 10 (12) “…toward April 15th”
State taxes are due May 15th
7:30 LRN March 19
The two Republican candidates for governor appeared together for the first time in Baton Rouge on Monday and they gave their thoughts on spending in the state’s Medicaid program, which has been expanded under current Governor John Bel Edwards to cover 500-thousand more adults. Congressman Ralph Abraham says if elected he would not undo Medicaid expansion, but it needs to be reformed.
Businessman Eddie Rispone says after recent reports of improper spending in the Medicaid program, he would place a hold on new applicants until the Department of Health could rectify its problem with ineligible recipients on the rolls.
Rispone says any freeze would be temporary.
Taxes are due in less than a month. Kevin Barnhart talks with Metairie CPA Tyler Johnson about how to reduce the risk of a bumpy experience.
Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”
A legislative audit has revealed an LSU employee was given more than $400-thousand in salary and benefits to a worker who has admitted to not performing their job for several years. Auditor Daryl Purpera announced Monday that the school of Veterinary Medicine also never addressed the employee’s lack of work.
The Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine acknowledge the error and is ensuring safeguards to avoid future mistakes. The audit did not name the worker, who was still employed as of late January.
6:30 March 19
Texas Governor Greg Abbott slammed Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards for his handling of the state’s economy, going as far to say that Edwards has made his job easier when it comes to attracting jobs to the Longhorn state. Abbott says Texas’ economy is growing, because of a business friendly environment, and wished the same for Louisiana, but…
However a spokesperson for Governor Edwards’s re-election campaign said the governor has landed 100 major economic developments during his term.
There’s less than a month left before federal taxes are due. Metairie CPA Tyler Johnson says for those that need to file a six-month extension, it’s important to remember that the extension is only for filing a return, not for paying money if you owe on your taxes.
Cut 12 (07) “…the shortfall was.”
Louisiana State taxes are due May 15th.
LSU Football Coach Ed Orgeron is set to get more job security and a bump in pay. Jeff Palermo has the story…
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Im Jeff Palermo”
The executive director of the Louisiana GOP Andrew Bautsch was arrested over the weekend for allegedly shoving a New Orleans Police Officer hours after his wedding. Bautsch has not commented on the incident, he’s on his honeymoon.
5:30 PM Newscast
LSU opens their NCAA Tournament run Thursday against Yale, and the American Gaming Association says 47 million American adults will place a bet on this year’s contest either by filling out a bracket or putting down money on a specific game. CEO Bill Miller says 8.5 billion in bets will be placed by the end of the tournament.
Cut 6 (08) “…championship game.”
The Bayou Bengals are eight-point favorites to beat the Bulldogs.
The state Legislative Auditor’s office releases a report that shows LSU paid a faculty member over 400-thousand dollars in salary and benefits for nearly three years, even though that person admitting to not performing work for the university during that time. State auditor Barrett Hunter says the School of Veterinary Medicine did not take sufficient action to address the employee’s lack of performance…
Cut 12 (10) “…anything like that.”
The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a challenge from a Louisiana man who was convicted in 2016 by a non-unanimous jury verdict for the murder of a New Orleans woman. Matt Doyle has more.
The executive director of the Louisiana GOP tied the knot on Friday, then just a few hours later, was arrested for shoving a New Orleans Police Officer. According to the police report, Andrew Bautsch was asked to leave a business on St. Charles Avenue around 1:30 AM Saturday. He was being escorted to an elevator when the shove was alleged to occur. Bautsch was booked with battery on an officer, resisting police and criminal trespassing.
4:30 PM Newscast
The state Legislative Auditor’s office releases a report that shows LSU paid a faculty member over 400-thousand dollars in salary and benefits for nearly three years, even though that person admitting to not performing work for the university during that time. State auditor Barrett Hunter says there is a chance that the employee could face legal ramifications for the payment.
Cut 14 (12) “…in recouping it.”
LSU has responded saying the School of Veterinary Medicine has inserted safeguards to ensure nothing like this will occur again.
LSU opens their NCAA Tournament run Thursday against Yale, and the American Gaming Association says 47 million American adults will place a bet on this year’s contest either by filling out a bracket or putting down money on a specific game. CEO Bill Miller says 147 million brackets will be filled out.
A state lawmaker who championed having the right to vote restored to felons now wants those same individuals serve jury duty with a bill pre-filed for the upcoming legislative session. About 36,000 former felons were granted the right to vote as of March 1. But Baton Rouge Representative Ted James says much like voting rights, jury pool eligibility isn’t restored as soon as the cell door opens and someone is released into society.
Cut 5 (10) “…of our society.”
James’ bill will be heard in the legislative session that begins next month.
The US Supreme Court will consider overturning a Louisiana man’s 2016 non-unanimous jury conviction in a murder case. Last year the Bayou State voters approved a constitutional amendment requiring unanimous convictions in all felony cases, but the law is not retroactive. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino.
3:30 LRN Newscast March 18
A state audit reports that LSU paid an employee 400-thousand for nearly three years, even though the recipient of the pay didn’t perform the work he was required to do. State auditor Barret Hunter says even the employee acknowledged he was underserving of his pay…
cut 13 (08) “….deserve the pay”
LSU’s School of Veterinary Medicine says they are not happy with this finding and safeguards are in place to make sure this doesn’t happen again.
The NCAA Tournament bracket is out and LSU is a three-seed in the East Regional, facing Yale on Thursday. American Gaming Association CEO Bill Miller says eight-point-five billion dollars in bets will be placed before the tournament ends and but the black market will be the biggest recipient. He hopes Louisiana and other states legalize sports betting this year…
cut 8 (12) “…provides”
The U-S Supreme Court will hear the case of a Louisiana man convicted for second-degree murder in 2016 and it was on a 10-to-2 guilty vote. Evangelisto Ramos, who was convicted of killing a woman in 2014, wants his conviction overturned because it was not an unanimous verdict. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says if the Supreme Court rules in favor of Ramos, several other convictions could also get overturned including Ronald Gasser, who shot former NFL player Joe McKnight…
cut 10 (10) “…gasser”
Starting this year, all serious felony crimes require a unanimous jury verdict.
Baton Rouge Representative Ted James has filed a bill for the upcoming legislative session that would give about 36-thousand former felons the opportunity to serve on a jury pool. These individuals were recently given the opportunity to vote. James says this legislation would be good for the felons and the criminal justice system…
cut 4 (08) “…in my opinion”
James bill will be heard next month.