04.24.21
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7:30 LRN Sportscast April 24

If you thought LSU’s baseball season was over after losing last weekend’s series versus South Carolina, the Fighting Tigers are showing some fight in Oxford as they won again last night, beating 12th ranked Ole Miss seven to two. Gavin Dugas delivered a grand slam in the ninth inning and A-J Labas earned a complete-game victory. LSU goes for the sweep at noon.

Senior centerfielder Parker Bates hit his fifth home run of the season in the eighth inning to snap a three-three tie and 14th ranked Louisiana Tech went on to win four to three over Marshall. The two teams play a doubleheader at 11 AM today.

The Ragin Cajuns are out of first place in the Sun Belt West after falling to Little Rock eight to two. That’s five straight conference losses for U-L.

ULM crushed Southern 12 to 1. Tulane has won eight in a row after sweeping a doubleheader from Memphis. UNO edged Southeastern Louisiana nine to eight to move within one game of the Lions for first place in the Southland. Nicholls and Northwestern play a doubleheader starting at 3 PM.

LSU has fired law firm Taylor Porter over the advice it gave the school when it investigated former football coach Les Miles for sexual misconduct with female student workers. Taylor Porter represented the school for 80 years. The school also plans to ban former running back Derius Guice from campus and remove his name from the statistical record books. Also assistant athletic director Verge Ausberry is facing more discipline. He we will not be allowed to attend any football games this upcoming season. Ausberry did not report a text a message he received in 2018 from a football player admitting that he hit his girlfriend.

On the recruiting front, LSU has landed a commitment from five-star safety Jacoby Matthews, who is preparing for his senior season at Ponchatoula. Matthews is rated as the second-best safety in the nation.

Today at noon, Louisiana Tech holds its spring game.

And the Pelicans host San Antonio tonight. New Orleans trails the Spurs by 3.5 games for the final spot in the play-in tournament for the playoffs.

04.23.21
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5:30 LRN Newscast April 23

Saturday is election day for the state’s second congressional district. UNO Political Science Professor Ed Chervenak says the race comes down to likeability between Karen Carter Peterson and Troy Carter and their ability to turn out the vote.

Cut 4 (10) “…the poll” 

Voter turnout is expected to be between 15 and 20-percent.

The wife of one of the missing crewmembers from the Seacor lift boat that capsized last Tuesday files a $25-million lawsuit. Loyola University Political Science Professor Dane Ciolino says anytime there’s a workplace accident that results in the loss of life or major injury there’s going to be a civil lawsuit, but who can be named in the suit remains the question.

Cut 9 (11) “..contend are responsible.”

Governor John Bel Edwards was in Caldwell Parish Friday to discuss Louisiana Green Fuels’ plans to build a 700-million dollar biodiesel plant that would produce up to 32-million gallons of renewable fuel annually. The project would generate 450 construction jobs and Edwards says that renewable diesel refinery would remove more carbon emissions from the environment than it produces…

Cut 13 (13)“….carbon negative”

Saturday is prescription drug take-back day as numerous sites around the state will accept old pills and medication. DEA Special agent Randy Harness says overdose deaths are on the rise and pain meds are a major reason…

Cut 7 (11) “…this year.”
Go to d-e-a-take-back-dot-com for more information.

04.23.21
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4:30 LRN Newscast April 23

The wife of one of the missing crewmembers from the Seacor lift boat that capsized last Tuesday files a $25-million lawsuit. Loyola University Political Science Professor Dane Ciolino says most industrial lawsuits are settled before they go to court and this one most likely won’t be an exception.

Cut 11 (11) “…years pass”

He says this suit is most likely the first of many to be filed and could take years to settle.

Southeast Louisiana voters decide who will represent the state’s second congressional district in DC Saturday. UNO Political Science Professor Ed Chervenak says the heated race between Democrats Karen Carter Peterson and Troy Carter is not about the issues.

Cut 3 (11)  “…personal” 

Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.

Louisiana Green Fuels plans on building a 700-million-dollar renewable diesel refinery in Caldwell Parish on a 171-acre site at the Port of Columbia. Governor Edwards says a final investment decision is expected in late 2022, but this has the potential to be a major economic development win for rural north Louisiana…

Cut 12 (12)   “…five million dollars” 

The DEA is holding a semi-annual prescription drug take-back day throughout the state Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  This allows you to turn in your unused or unwanted prescription drugs so that they can be disposed of properly.  Special agent Randy Harness says getting rid of these drugs might save someone’s life.

Cut 6 (13) “..someone else”

04.23.21
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3:30 LRN Newscast

Tomorrow voters in southeast Louisiana will decide between Democrats Troy Carter and Karen Carter Peterson on who will represent Louisiana’s second Congressional District. UNO Political Science Professor Ed Chervenak says Carter has received the endorsement of former Congressman Cedric Richmond…
cut 5 (12) “….the district”
Polls are open from 7 AM to 8 PM tomorrow.

The wife of one of the seven men still missing from the Seacor Power lift boat disaster filed a 25-million dollar lawsuit in Texas against Seacor Marine, Seacor Liftboats and Talos Energy. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says it’s the first of several multi-million dollar lawsuits…
cut 10 (10) “….company”
The suit alleges the vessel left Port Fourchon with disregard for the deteriorating weather.

Tomorrow is National Drug Take Back Day as several sites across the state will accept unused medication that is taking up space in the medicine cabinet. DEA special agent Mike Zaiter on why it’s important to get these drugs out of your home….
cut 8 (13) “…illegallY”
Go to D-E-A take-back-dot-com to find a location near you.

Governor John Bel Edwards was in Columbia today as Louisiana Green Fuels’ plans to develop a 700-million dollar renewable diesel plant in Caldwell Parish. Edwards says the state has established a goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. He says this biodiesel plant is a step in the right direction
Cut 14 (11) “..blue hydrogen”
Edwards says the proposed project would generate 450 construction jobs and employ 76 people once complete.

04.23.21
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2:30 LRN newscast April 23

Voters in southeast Louisiana will elect a new Congressman in the 2nd district on Saturday. Jim Shannon looks at the race between Karen Carter Peterson and Troy Carter…
Cut 1 (30) “ …I’m Jim Shannon”

We are expecting another round of severe weather today and into tomorrow morning. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch until 9 PM for southwest Louisiana and nearly all of central Louisiana. The watch box includes Natchitoches, Alexandria, DeRidder, Lake Charles and Opelousas.

Governor John Bel Edwards was in Caldwell Parish today to discuss Louisiana Green Fuels’ plans to build a 700-million dollar biodiesel plant that would produce up to 32-million gallons of renewable fuel annually. The project would generate 450 construction jobs and Edwards says that renewable diesel refinery would remove more carbon emissions from the environment than it produces…
cut 13 (13) “…carbon negative”
Louisiana Green Fuels plans to make a final investment decision late next year.

Tomorrow is prescription drug take-back day as numerous sites around the state will accept old pills and medication. DEA Special agent Randy Harness says overdose deaths are on the rise and pain meds are a major reason…
cut 7 (11) “…this year ”
Go to d-e-a-take-back-dot-com for more information.

04.23.21
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LRN PM Newscall April 23

Voters in southeast Louisiana will elect a new Congressman in the 2nd district on Saturday. Jim Shannon looks at the race between Karen Carter Peterson and Troy Carter…

Cut 1 (30) “ …I’m Jim Shannon” 

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Louisiana Green Fuels announces plans to construct a 700-million dollar renewable diesel refinery in Caldwell Parish. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (31) …I’m Jeff Palermo”  

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Southeast Louisiana voters decide who will represent the state’s second congressional district in DC Saturday. UNO Political Science Professor Ed Chervenak says the heated race between Democrats Karen Carter Peterson and Troy Carter is not about the issues.

Cut 3 (11)  “…personal” 

Chervenak says the race comes down to likeability between the candidates and their ability to turn out the vote. He says with voter turnout expected to be between 15 and 20 percent it’s definitely a challenge.

Cut 4 (10) “…the poll” 

Both candidates are from New Orleans and serve in the Louisiana Senate. Chervenak says Carter received the endorsement of outgoing Congressman Cedric Richmond…

Cut 5  (12)  “…the district”

Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.

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The DEA is holding a semi-annual prescription drug take-back day throughout the State tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  This allows you to turn in your unused or unwanted prescription drugs so that they can be disposed of properly.  Special agent Randy Harness says getting rid of these drugs might save someone’s life.

Cut 6 (13) “..someone else”

Harness says that this take-back event is vital because overdose deaths are on the rise and pain meds are a major reason…

Cut 7 (11) “…this year.”

Assistant special agent Mike Zaiter says while most people believe they can handle their prescriptions responsibly, abusing the drugs isn’t hard.

Cut 8 (13) “…illegally..”

For more information on the closest take-back site, go to www.deatakeback.com and enter your zip code.

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The wife of one of the missing crewmembers from the Seacor lift boat that capsized last Tuesday files a $25-million lawsuit. Loyola University Political Science Professor Dane Ciolino says anytime there’s a workplace accident that results in the loss of life or major injury there’s going to be a civil lawsuit, but who can be named in the suit remains the question.

Cut 9 (11) “..contend are responsible.”

Ciolino says this suit is most likely the first of many to be filed and could take years to settle. He says it’s a matter of who’s responsible and why and how much damage is suffered by the plaintiffs as a result.

Cut 10 (10) “…company was.” 

Most industrial lawsuits are settled before they go to court and Ciolino believes that will be the same with this lawsuit.

Cut 11 (11) “…years pass”

Ciolino says he’s actually surprised it took as long as it did for a lawsuit to be filed despite the tragedy taking place less than two weeks ago.

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Louisiana Green Fuels plans on building a 700-million dollar renewable diesel refinery in Caldwell Parish on a 171-acre site at the Port of Columbia. Governor Edwards says a final investment decision is expected in late 2022, but this has the potential to be a major economic development win for rural north Louisiana…

Cut 12 (12)   “…five million dollars” 

The plant would provide up to 32-million gallons of renewable fuel annually, 83-percent of the final product is expected to be renewable diesel.

Edwards says the project is also great for the environment as the state seeks to address climate change. He says the refinery would remove more carbon from the environment than it produces…

Cut 13 (13)“….carbon negative”

Edwards says the state has established a goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. He says this biodiesel plant is a step in the right direction

Cut 14 (11) “..blue hydrogen” 

04.23.21
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1:30 LRN Newscast April 23

The wife of one of the missing crewmembers from the Seacor lift boat that capsized last Tuesday files a $25-million lawsuit. Loyola University Political Science Professor Dane Ciolino says anytime there’s a workplace accident that results in the loss of life or major injury there’s going to be a civil lawsuit, but who can be named in the suit remains the question.

Cut 9 (11) “..contend are responsible.”

Ciolino says this suit is likely the first of many and could take years to settle.

Saturday is election day for the state’s second congressional district. UNO Political Science Professor Ed Chervenak says the race comes down to likeability between Karen Carter Peterson and Troy Carter and their ability to turn out the vote.

Cut 4 (10) “…the poll” 

Voter turnout is expected to be between 15 and 20-percent.

Louisiana Green Fuels announces plans to construct a 700-million dollar renewable diesel refinery in Caldwell Parish. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (30) …I’m Jeff Palermo”  

The entire state is under a slight to moderate risk of severe weather tonight. That includes a risk of severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, hail, and wind damage. The outlook for Saturday is predominately rain without the potential for severe weather

04.23.21
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12:30 LRN Newscast April 23

Louisiana Green Fuels plans on building a 700-million-dollar renewable diesel refinery in Caldwell Parish on a 171-acre site at the Port of Columbia. Governor Edwards says a final investment decision is expected in late 2022, but this has the potential to be a major economic development win for rural north Louisiana…

Cut 12 (12)   “…five million dollars” 

Southeast Louisiana voters decide who will represent the state’s second congressional district in DC Saturday. UNO Political Science Professor Ed Chervenak says the heated race between Democrats Karen Carter Peterson and Troy Carter is not about the issues.

Cut 3 (11)  “…personal” 

Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.

The DEA is holding a semi-annual prescription drug take-back day throughout the State tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  This allows you to turn in your unused or unwanted prescription drugs so that they can be disposed of properly.  Special agent Randy Harness says getting rid of these drugs might save someone’s life.

Cut 6 (13) “..someone else”

For more information on the closest take-back site, go to www.deatakeback.com and enter your zip code.

04.23.21
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1140 Sportscast 4/23

The LSU baseball team got a win in game-one against ninth-ranked Ole Miss 5-4.  Freshman Dylan Crews launched a go-ahead,two-run home run in the seventh inning.  Reliever Devin Fontenot tossed three shutout innings, and the senior right-hander recorded a big strikeout for the final out on the game.  Here’s Fontenot on big-moment.

Cut 18 (13) “in that moment”

First pitch for game two is tonight at 6:30 as AJ Labas will take the mound for the Tigers.

The Pelicans ended a four-game losing streak after a 135-100 win over the Orlando Magic.   New Orleans shot 56-percent from the field and forward Brandon Ingram scored 27 points in 29 minutes, while Zion Williamson had 23 points in 23 minutes. The Pels host San Antonio tomorrow night.

Because of the expectation of stormy weather tonight, several games will start early. 14th ranked Louisiana Tech and Marshall will play at 2 PM, the Ragin Cajuns and LIttle Rock will also start at 2. While ULM and Southern get underway at one.

The NCAA has made some changes to college football’s overtime rules in an effort to shorten games.  Teams will now have to go for 2 starting with their second overtime possession.  Beginning in the third overtime, each team will get one play to score from the 3-yard line.

In last night’s Ragin Cajuns spring football game, veteran quarterback Levi Lewis threw for 167 yards. Back-up Chandler Fields was 12 of 15 for 136 yards. Chris Smith rushed for 61 yards as he looks to lock down the role as the Cajuns lead back.

Louisiana Tech will close out its spring by holding a spring game at noon. J-D Head and Aaron Allen are in a heated raced to be the quarterback next season. Former St. Thomas More standout Caleb Holstein is also expected to get some snaps tomorrow.

 

04.23.21
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11:30 LRN Newscast April 23

The restaurant industry continues to face hurdles with the pandemic but instead of a lack of customers, it’s employees. Louisiana Restaurant Association President Stan Harris says members are having trouble finding enough workers.

Cut 7 (11)  “…currently.”

Harris says boosted unemployment benefits are hurting the industry.

House Health and Welfare advances legislation expanding the state medical marijuana program to include smoke-able “raw” marijuana. Bill author, Houma Representative, and Republican Tanner Magee says our neighbors in Mississippi and Arkansas have OK’d the sale, and we need to catch up or our state’s program could collapse…

Cut 10 (08) “..relief.”

The final vote in committee was 12-1, and the bill now heads to the House floor. Governor Edwards says he is inclined to support the bill.

Voters in southeast Louisiana will elect a new Congressman in the 2nd district on Saturday. Jim Shannon looks at the race between Karen Carter Peterson and Troy Carter…

Cut 1 (30) “ …I’m Jim Shannon” 

A wife of one of the crew members presumed dead from the Seacor lift boat that capsized April 13th files a $25-millon lawsuit against the ship’s owners. Hannah Daspit, spouse of Dylan Daspit, is suing for gross negligence. Her husband is one of seven crew members still unaccounted for. Six out of the 19 crew members were rescued alive the same day the boat capsized during hurricane-force winds.