06.28.23
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6:45 LRN Sportscast

Hundreds of LSU fans braved the heat yesterday to welcome home LSU’s national champion baseball team as they returned home from a successful trip to Omaha. This Tigers team relied on both LSU veterans and young talent, and there are a lot of fan favorites…
Cut 14 (11) “…got it big.”
Tonight there will be a more formal celebration as LSU will honor the team at Alex Box Stadium. The festivities will get underway at 7:30 and the gates will open for fans at 6:30. Admission is free and all non-premium areas will be general admission.

ESPN says the best of three finals series between LSU and Florida brought in a record-setting audience. Game One was the most-watched Finals Game 1 on record on ESPN platforms with 2.75 million viewers. Game 3 of the Finals was the most-watched College World Series game on record for ESPN platforms.

Pelicans first-round pick Jordan Hawkins was introduced to the media yesterday. The Uconn guard spent 2 seasons with the Huskies including an NCAA championship run this past season. The 21-year-old says his experience on a championship-winning team has helped prepare him for the NBA…
Cut 16 (13) “…really well.”
Hawkins will provide some much-needed three-point shooting for the Pelicans but he also says he’s ready to contribute however necessary…
Cut 18 (15) “…needs me to do.”

LSU’s Angel Reese has been named B-E-T’s Sportswoman of the Year.

And former LSU star running back Leonard Fournette is okay despite his SUV catching on fire on an interstate in Florida.

06.28.23
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6:30 LRN newscast

The College World Series Champion LSU Tigers were welcomed home by the home crowd yesterday. Kace Kieschnick has more…
Cut 3 (34) “….I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

Tonight the team will be honored with a celebration at Alex Box Stadium that’s set to begin a 7:30. Gates open at 6:30.

Most of the state is under an excessive heat warning today. That means heat indices possibly getting over 115-degrees. The dangerous heat is expected to continue through the remainder of the week.

Lumen Technologies is donating its local facilities campus to the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Lumen is moving more to hybrid and remote work, leaving the two buildings largely unused. ULM President Dr. Ronald Berry says Lumen (originally known as CenturyTel) approached them about the 800-thousand-square-foot facility…:
cut 7 (13) “…leadership”
Lumen says they’ve had a long partnership with ULM and donating the facility building seemed like the right thing to do.

The 2020 hurricanes did financial damage to the state’s saltwater finfish, oyster and shrimping industries and the federal government has finally announced they will provide financial relief. State Wildlife Fisheries biologist Jason Froeba says after the storms, LDWF and the LSU Ag Center put together a report on estimated damages and NOAA has a 35-percent loss requirement to be eligible….
cut 12 (12) “….million dollars”
It still has to be decided how much financial aid will be handed out.

06.28.23
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LRN AM Newscall June 28

Lumen Technologies in Monroe has donated its 800-thousand-square-foot commercial offices to the University of Louisiana – Monroe. Kevin Gallagher reports…:

Cut 1 (32)  “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

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The federal government has announced its approval of a disaster declaration for Louisiana commercial fisheries over revenue lost due to three 2020 hurricanes. Teiko Foxx has more…

Cut 2 (32)  “…I’m Teiko Foxx.”

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 The College World Series Champion LSU Tigers were welcomed home by the home crowd yesterday. Kace Kieschnick has more…

Cut 3 (34)  “….I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

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Ochsner Hospital for Children in New Orleans has been recognized as the number one kid’s hospital in Louisiana by U.S. News & World Report for the third year. System Chair of Pediatrics Dr. William Lennarz says Ochsner is committed to providing top-quality care for kids across the Gulf South.

Cut 4 (12)  “…the U.S.”

The 17th annual Best Children’s Hospital rankings recognize the top 50 pediatric facilities across the U.S. in 10 pediatric specialties including cancer, cardiology and heart surgery, diabetes, and endocrinology. Lennarz says more than thirty plus pediatric specialties and sub-specialties care for 76 thousand children every year.

Cut 5 (11)   “…far between.”

The hospital was also recognized as a national leader in pediatric cardiology and heart surgery and pediatric orthopedics. These rankings help parents with children who have rare or life-threatening illnesses and their doctors in choosing the right hospital for them.

Lennarz says the children’s hospital excelled at factors such as clinical outcomes, level and quality of hospital resources…

Cut 6 (12)  “…the analysis.”

Ochsner Hospital for Children offers the only pediatric heart and liver transplant program in the state and has been recognized as a national healthcare leader since 2017.

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Lumen Technologies announces it is donating its local facilities campus to U.L.-Monroe. Lumen is moving more to hybrid and remote work, leaving the two buildings largely unused. ULM President Dr. Ronald Berry says Lumen (originally known as CenturyTel) approached them about the 800-thousand-square-foot facility…:

Cut 7 (13) “…and Lumen’s leadership.”

Lumen’s Mark Molzen says, as more employees started working from home, they sought a suitable use for their large two-building campus. He says they have had a long partnership with ULM and giving the university the facility seems like the right move…:

Cut 8 (10) “…and uhhh alumni.’”

Lumen plans to lease back just over 50-thousand square feet of space for meetings and in-person events. ULM President Ron Berry says the university will seek to recruit local and regional firms to move into the former Lumen Technologies Center for Excellence…:

Cut 9 (07)  “…at the facility.”

The mixed-use commercial facility will be renamed for CenturyTel founder and Monroe benefactor Clarke Williams.

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U.S. Commerce Department announces the state’s saltwater finfish, oyster, and shrimping industries will receive financial support due to revenue losses caused by the 2020 hurricanes. State Wildlife Fisheries Biologist Administrator Jason Froeba says this is good news for the state.”

Cut 10 (09) “…the way.”

How much will be allocated will be determined by NOAA. Froeba says despite waiting two years on federal financial assistance from a 2019 disaster, the determination is another step towards disaster funding.

Cut 11 (12)  “…be spent.”

Froeba says shortly after the storms LDWF and LSU Ag Center put together a report on estimated damages and NOAA had a 35% loss requirement to be eligible.

Cut 12 (12)    “…million dollars.” 

Froeba says the process will help the seafood industry be more resilient to future disasters. Funding recovers losses from 2020 hurricanes Laura, Delta, and Zeta.

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The National Champion LSU baseball team returned home yesterday to the cheers and support of the Tigers faithful. Hundreds of fans reflected on a victorious season and welcomed home what some believe to be one of the greatest in LSU history…

Cut 13 (12) “…what happened.”  

The Tigers players celebrate a well-deserved triumphant end to the season. For many of the Tigers stars it will be how they cap off their careers in Baton Rouge. This Tigers team relied on both LSU veterans and young talent, and there are a lot of fan favorites…

Cut 14 (11)  “…got it big.”

In a season that began with Omaha-or-Bust expectations, fans, players, and coaches celebrated a successful end to a long season. As the Tigers fought back through the College World Series, many fans said it wasn’t hard to tell what set this group apart…

Cut 15 (07)  “…this thing.”

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Pelicans first-round pick Jordan Hawkins was welcomed to the team today. The Uconn guard spent 2 seasons with the Huskies including an NCAA championship run this past season. The 21-year-old says his experience on a championship-winning team has helped prepare him for the NBA…

Cut 16 (13) “…really well.”

Hawkins was widely regarded as one of the best shooters in this year’s draft. Specializing in of-ball movement and shooting, Hawkins was a 39 percent three-point shooter at Uconn. He says he’s studied some of the greatest shooters ever to improve his Reggie Miller style of play…

Cut 17 (10) “…them too so.”

Although he’s known for his shooting, he’s also shown flashes of athleticism and says he’s added 10 pounds this offseason to adapt to the NBA’s physical defense. Hawkins will provide some much-needed shooting for the Pelicans but says he’s ready to contribute however necessary…

Cut 18 (15) “…needs me to do.” 

 

06.27.23
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5:30 LRN Newscast Jun 27

A carjacking in Slidell Sunday ended with an arrest in Alabama. Slidell Police spokesman Daniel Seuzeneau says Sunday afternoon, 37-year-old Tyron Pryor of Kingsville, Texas barged into the Outback Steakhouse, grabbed a kitchen knife, and threaten employees and customers. He then carjacked a vehicle and fled. Then a few hours later Pryor encounters an Alabama state Trooper working an accident…:

Cut 13 (14) “…in Alabama.” 

He’ll eventually be extradited back to Slidell.

Bravo to LSU fans who helped push the College World Series Jell-O shot competition over the top; meaning about $60-thousand for the LSU food pantry. Spokesperson Allison Paz is grateful to Rocco’s Pizza in Omaha…:

Cut 11 (09)  “…that donation.”

With a $1.36 billion investment by the federal government, more Louisianans will receive high-speed internet…:

Cut 2 (32)  “….I’m Teiko Foxx”  

In Monroe, an off-duty state police sergeant was arrested Monday evening after allegedly hitting a parked car while driving under the influence and leaving the scene. 49-year-old Shelton Crooks has been with the agency since 1999 and has been placed on administrative leave with state police.

06.27.23
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4:45 LRN Sportscast June 26

The LSU Tigers are national champions for the seventh time in program history. The Tigers were favorites for the title much of the season before a late season slump led to many questioning their original Omaha or Bust aspirations. After losing in the double elimination tournament portion of the CWS, the Tigers won three straight to earn a spot in the championship series. After a game one win, Florida dominated the Tigers en route to a 24-4 victory to force game three. LSU sealed the series with an all-around impressive 14-4 win to claim the national title. Johnson says he’s proud of how his team fought through adversity on and off the field. 

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LSU set a College World Series record with 24 hits and starting pitcher Thacher Hurd had a stellar performance striking out 7 in 6 innings. He only allowed 2 hits, both of which came in the first inning.

The College World Series title comes in coach Jay Johnson’s second season with the Tigers and just in time for many LSU veterans who are not expected to return to the Tigers next season. Graduate student and Louisiana native Cade Beloso has spent 5 seasons with the Tigers and came up massive as the DH for the Tigers throughout the CWS. Beloso said this was a dream come true…

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Juniors Paul Skenes, Dylan Crews, Crews. Tre Morgan, and Jordan Thompson are all expected to go in this year’s MLB Draft. Thompson struggled throughout the postseason with just one hit in the C-W-S before the final game and two costly errors in game 2 of the championship series. Coach Jay Johnson sat down with him before the game

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Thompson batted in three runs with two hits in the final game of the series 

 

06.27.23
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4:30 LRN Newscast June 27

LSU is a national champion in baseball for a seventh time in program history. Jeff Palermo looks back at a dominating win in the final game of the College World Series…:

CUT 01(30)      “…Palermo.”

A dining tradition in Alexandria, Piccadilly Cafeteria, is closing its doors for good today. Piccadilly served up home style cooking with a smile for over 50 years in Alexandria. The company says they hope folks will visit their 11 other locations in Louisiana.

 

A bizarre carjacking in Slidell Sunday ended with an arrest in Alabama. Slidell Police spokesperson Daniel Seuzeneau says shortly before 1 PM 37-year-old Tyron Pryor of Kingsville, Texas barged into the Outback Steakhouse, grabbed a kitchen knife, and threaten employees and customers…:

CUT 12(11)      “…then took off.”

He later rammed into an Alabama State Police cruiser and was eventually arrested. Once Alabama is through with him, he’ll be sent back to Slidell to face justice.

The federal government has awarded Louisiana 1.36 billion dollars for the expansion of affordable, reliable high-speed internet service for businesses and residents. Connect LA Executive Director Veneeth Iyengar says these funds represent the eighth largest allocation in the country…:

CUT 06(13)      “…once and for all.”

He says they want to see affordable high speed internet all over the state by 2029.

06.27.23
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LRN PM Newscall June 27

LSU is a national champion in baseball for a seventh time in program history. Jeff Palermo looks back at a dominating win in the final game of the College World Series…

Cut 1 (30)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo” 

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With a $1.36 billion investment by the federal government, Louisianans will receive high-speed internet. Teiko Foxx has more…

Cut 2 (32)  “….I’m Teiko Foxx”  

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The LSU Tigers are national champions of college baseball for the first time since 2009 and the seventh time in program history after blowing out Florida 18 to 4 in the final game of the College World Series. Cade Beloso has been waiting for this since he arrived on campus in the fall of 2018…

Cut 3 (12) “…work for”

The Tigers had a College World  Series record 24 hits and eleven different Tigers recorded a hit, including shortstop Jordan Thompson who had two hits. Thompson had just one hit in the C-W-S entering the game and committed a couple of errors on Sunday. Coach Jay Johnson spoke with J-T before the game…

Cut 4 (12)  “…I’m good.” 

Johnson wins a national championship in his second season as head coach at LSU. He’s grateful the LSU administration believed in them…

Cut 5 (11)  “…they gave me the chance” ”

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The federal government has awarded Louisiana 1.36 billion dollars for the expansion of affordable, reliable high-speed internet service for businesses and residents. Connect LA Executive Director Veneeth Iyengar says these funds represent the eighth largest allocation in the country

Cut 6 (13)  “…once for for all” 

Iyengar says Louisiana has now received more than one-point-eight billion dollars in total federal funding for broadband expansion. He says the state has also appropriated $10 million to the community college system to build a workforce that can bring high speed internet to every area of the state…

Cut 7 (07)  “…by 2025” 

Iyengar says the goal is to provide every Louisiana business and home with high-speed, affordable and reliable internet by 2029.

Cut 8 (13)  “…reliable internet.” 

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While the baseball team won their 7th College World Series championship, tiger fans in Omaha won their first Jell-o Shot Challenge and the real winner is LSU’s food pantry.  LSU Campus Life spokesperson Alison Paz says Rocco’s Pizza and Cantina will be sending them a $60-thousand donation.

Cut 9 (11) “…our students.”

Paz says food insecurity on college campuses can be as high as 30 percent and last year they distributed almost 262-thousand pounds of food.

Two dollars from every $5 shot is being donated by Rocco’s Pizza to each participating school and Jevo, the company that made the shots, will also make a charitable donation. Paz says they were contacted by the owners of Rocco’s just before the first shot congealed and they explained how the contest would work. But did they ever imagine the donation would exceed $60-thousand?

Cut 10 (06)  “…turn out.”

Paz says the donation is among the largest they’ve ever received. The owners of Rocco’s Pizza in Omaha say they had such a great time entertaining Tiger fans they are planning a road trip to attend an LSU football game. Paz says she’d welcome the visit.

Cut 11 (09)  “…that donation.”

LSU fans in Omaha consumed a record 68,888 shots in the 2023 CWS Jell-O Shot Challenge.

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A bizarre carjacking in Slidell Sunday ended with an arrest in Alabama. Slidell Police spokesperson Daniel Seuzeneau says shortly before 1 PM 37-year-old Tyron Pryor of Kingsville, Texas barged into the Outback Steakhouse, grabbed a kitchen knife, and threaten employees and customers.

Cut 12 (11) “…then took off.” 

Just hours later, Seuzeneau says Pryor encountered an Alabama State Trooper who was working an accident in Tuscaloosa County.

Cut 13 (14) “…in Alabama.” 

After the chase, Seuzeneau says Pryor was apprehended and is being held in the Tuscaloosa County Jail facing multiple charges in Alabama. Eventually, Pryor will be extradited to Slidell where he’ll be charged with carjacking and more. Seuzeneau says carjackings are rare in Slidell.

Cut  14 (10)  “…little disturbing.”

06.27.23
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3:30 LRN Newscast June 27

The LSU Tigers are national champions of college baseball for the first time since 2009 and the seventh time in program history after blowing out Florida 18 to 4 in the final game of the College World Series. The Tigers had a College World Series record 24 hits and eleven different Tigers recorded a hit, including shortstop Jordan Thompson who had two. Thompson had just one hit in the CWS entering the game and committed a couple of errors Sunday. Coach Jay Johnson spoke with Thompson before the game…:

CUT 04(12)      “…I’m good.”

This is LSU baseball’s 7th National Championship.

Louisiana just received $1.36-Billion in federal money to expand broadband internet access to remote areas. Connect LA director Veneeth Iyengar says add to that $10-million in state dollars…:

CUT 07(07) “…by 2025.”

He says the goal is to have high speed internet access available everywhere in Louisiana by 2029.

 

A Texas man is behind bars, after threatening restaurant patrons in Slidell Sunday, carjacking another person’s car, then traveling to Alabama…where he reportedly intentionally rammed into a State Police cruiser. Slidell Police spokesman Dan Seuzeneau says 37-year-old Tyron Pryor is from Kingsville, Texas and will eventually face charges in Slidell for carjacking; something he says rarely happens there…:

CUT 14(10)      “…little disturbing.”

A record-high 68,888 Jell-O shots were bought in the name of LSU, at Rocco’s Pizza in Omaha, for the College World Series. That translates into a $60-thousand donation to LSU’s Campus Life food bank. Spokesperson Allison Paz says is thrilled…:

CUT 09(11)      “…of our students.”

06.27.23
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2:30 LRN Newscast June 27

With a $1.36 billion investment by the federal government, more Louisianans will receive high-speed internet…:

CUT 02(32)      “…Teiko Foxx.”

Two people are dead and three others hurt, after an ambulance crashed into a Coca-Cola truck this morning. Pointe Coupee Parish deputies say it happened on LA 1 in Morganza. We’re told the driver of the Acadian ambulance and a patient being taken to the hospital were the victims. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

 

A bizarre carjacking in Slidell Sunday ended with an arrest in Alabama. Slidell Police spokesman Daniel Seuzeneau says shortly before 1 PM Sunday, 37-year-old Tyron Pryor of Kingsville, Texas barged into the Outback Steakhouse, grabbed a kitchen knife, and threaten employees and customers. He then carjacked a vehicle and fled. Flash forward an hour or two, and Pryor encounters an Alabama state Trooper working an accident…:

CUT 13(14) “…in Alabama.”

He’ll eventually be extradited back to Slidell.

Bravo to LSU fans who helped push the College World Series Jell-O shot competition over the top; meaning about $60-thousand for the LSU food pantry. Spokesperson Allison Paz is grateful to Rocco’s Pizza in Omaha…:

CUT 11(09)      “…that donation.”

06.27.23
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1:30 LRN Newscast Jun 27

A bizarre carjacking in Slidell Sunday ended with an arrest in Alabama. Slidell Police spokesperson Daniel Seuzeneau says shortly before 1 PM 37-year-old Tyron Pryor of Kingsville, Texas barged into the Outback Steakhouse, grabbed a kitchen knife, and threaten employees and customers.

Cut 12 (11) “…then took off.” 

He says Pryor then rammed the car he stole into a state trooper’s vehicle trapping the officer inside. Pryor was eventually arrested after a short chase following the crash.

The LSU Tigers are national champions of college baseball for the first time since 2009. Coach Jay Johnson says he’s grateful LSU’s administration believed in him and the team.

Cut 5 (11)  “…they gave me the chance”

Louisiana has been awarded 1.36 billion dollars for the expansion of affordable, reliable high-speed internet service. Connect LA Executive Director Veneeth Iyengar says the goal is to supply every home and business with internet by 2029.

Cut 8 (13)  “…reliable internet.” 

Tiger fans in Omaha won their first Jell-o Shot Challenge and approximately 60-thousand dollars will be donated to LSU’s food pantry. LSU Campus Life spokesperson Alison Paz says they learned about the challenge just before the first shot congealed and never imagined a donation of this size.

Cut 10 (06)  “…turn out.”

Paz says food insecurity on college campuses can be as high as 30-percent.