530PM LRN News

Former LSU fraternity member Matthew Naquin awaits an October sentencing after being convicted of Negligent Homicide in the hazing death of Maxwell Gruver in 2017. Lead Prosecutor Morgan Johnson says Naquin was the ringleader of the hazing incident and the way the victim’s family handled the case was inspiring.

Cut 11 (10) “…in this case.”

The incident resulted in the banning of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity.

A mother and daughter are recovering after a harrowing two day ordeal after 52-year-old Morgan Radley of Cut Off allegedly kidnapped, and rape them while the rest of the state was hunkering down for Barry. Lt Brennan Matherne with the Lafourche Parish Sherriff’s…

Cut 4 (14) “…get away.”

the victims escaped Sunday morning after being held since Friday night.

The latest data from LSU’s Center for Geoinformatics shows Louisiana is sinking.  A closer look at elevation changes over the last three decades shows Alexandria is down by 49 millimeters, Old River down by 34mm, and Lake Charles down by 16mm.  LSU Chief of Geodesy Cliff Mugnier says the data will also be important for emergency operations.

Cut 8 (10) “…the roads flood.”

Boothville sunk by 13 mm with Ruston sinking by 9mm.  

US Representative Mike Johnson calls recently spotlighted tweets from President Trump unfortunate, but says the bigger issue facing the country is the partisan divide keeping bipartisan legislation from moving forward.

Cut 13 (10) “…this partisan squabbling.”

The President started a firestorm after telling a group of minority Democratic Congresswomen to “Go back to where they came from”.

16:45 LRN Sportscast July 17

Southern has been picked to win the SWAC’s Western Division, while Grambling State is predicted to finish in third place. Southern Coach Dawson Odums returns 17 starters…
cut 30 (10) “…2019″

LSU baseball announced today that left fielder Daniel Cabrera will wear number eight for the 2020 season. The number eight jersey is given each season to the upperclassman who exemplifies the spirit of LSU baseball through leaders and dedication to the program. Antoine Duplantis has worn the number eight jersy the last two seasons.

Former Alabama and Northwestern State head coach Mitch Gaspard has been hired as Louisiana Tech’s new hitting coach. He’ll replace Travis Creel, who went back to his alma mater Southern Miss. Gaspard was the head coach at Northwestern for six seasons, and Alabama for seven years. He’s been a volunteer assistant coach at Georgia the last two seasons.

The four players the Pelicans acquired in separate trades with the Lakers and Jazz all seem committed in making the New Orleans NBA franchise a winner. Lonzo Ball, Derrick Favors, Josh Hart and Brandon Ingram were introduced to the media on Tuesday.

The Pelicans acquired Favors in a trade with Utah. In nine seasons with the Jazz, Favors averaged 12 points and seven rebounds a game. He’s also known as a great team leader and guy who played a big role in making Utah a factor again in the Western Conference. Favors on his role in New Orleans
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Favors is 28-years-old and he’s entering the final year of his contract.

4:30 PM Newscast

It took jurors less than an hour to convict Former LSU fraternity member Matthew Naquin of Negligent Homicide in the hazing death of Maxwell Gruver in 2017. Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore says no matter what today’s verdict was going to be, the case will have a lasting impact on combatting hazing.

Cut 9 (10) “now in place.”

The 21-year-old Naquin faces anywhere from probation to five years in prison for the killing when he is sentenced in October.

US Representative Mike Johnson calls recently spotlighted tweets from President Trump unfortunate. Johnson, a Republican, says he has a good relationship with the four progressive representatives in the crosshairs of the President’s tweets, but is not surprised at Trump’s retort to their criticism of the way the nation is being run.

Cut 12 (12) “…fighter by nature.”

 

Lafourche Parish Sherriff deputies are investigating an incident where a woman and her daughter were held captive over the weekend and a rape occurred. Brooke Thorington has more.

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A Delhi farmer pleads guilty to stealing nearly $17 million by lying to more than seven financial institutions, insurance providers and government entities in an effort to obtain loans and other compensation.  According to the plea, in 2015 Thomas Dickerson overstated or understated the amount of crops produced or claimed crops as collateral when he already sold the crops or didn’t possess them.

330PM LRN News

Former LSU student Matthew Naquin faces up to five years in prison after a jury found him guilty of negligent homicide in the alcohol-induced hazing death of Phi Delta Theta fraternity pledge Max Gruver.

cut  2 (31) I’m Jeff Palermo”  

A pregnant woman was killed in the early morning hours in Miden after a stray bullet allegedly fired during a gang incident flew through her home, and hit her while she slept on the couch. The woman has been identified as NaToyedre Barrow, who was 19 years old and eight months pregnant.

While the state prepared for Hurricane Barry,  Lafourche Parish authorities say a woman was raped and held captive along with her daughter by a Cut Off man. Lt Brennan Matherne with the Lafourche Parish Sherriff’s says 52-year old Morgan Radley faces several charges. Matherne says the victims escaped Sunday morning after being held against their will since Friday night.

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Radley was booked at the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex.

US Representative Mike Johnson calls recently spotlighted tweets from President Trump unfortunate. Johnson says there are only a handful of moderate Democrats left in the House, and those people are on edge from the partisan squabbling. But it’s the loudest element of the chamber that garners all of the attention…

Cut 14 (10) “…force it that way.”

LRN PM Newscall July 17

Lafourche Parish Sherriff deputies are investigating an incident where a woman and her daughter were held captive over the weekend and a rape occurred. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 1 (31) “I’m Brooke Thorington”

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Former LSU student Matthew Naquin faces up to five years in prison after a jury found him guilty of negligent homicide in the alcohol-induced hazing death of Phi Delta Theta fraternity pledge Max Gruver.

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While the state prepared for Hurricane Barry,  Lafourche Parish authorities say a woman was raped and held captive along with her daughter by a Cut Off man. Lt Brennan Matherne with the Lafourche Parish Sherriff’s says 52-year old Morgan Radley faces several charges. Matherne says the victims escaped Sunday morning after being held against their will since Friday night.

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Matherne says Ratley used duct tape to restrain the woman and her daughter tried to use her cellphone to call for help.

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Matherne says the suspect would not give the victims a reason as to why he held them captive or what motivated the incident.

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Radley was booked at the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex and bail is set at $135,000. The identities of the victims are being withheld to protect them

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The latest data from LSU’s Center for Geoinformatics shows Louisiana is sinking.  A closer look at elevation changes over the last three decades shows Alexandria is down by 49 millimeters, Old River down by 34mm, and Lake Charles down by 16mm.  LSU Chief of Geodesy Cliff Mugnier says there are several factors that may be causing the sinking.

Cut 6 (08) “…last ice age.”

Boothville sunk by 13 mm with Ruston sinking by 9mm.  But places like Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Oakdale, Hammond, and Shreveport remained unchanged.

Mugnier says the research measures the changes in elevation to apparent subsidence and it generates data for the National Geodetic Survey.

Cut 7 (06) “…in 2022.”

Some areas gained elevation over the last thirty years, including Thibodaux by 7mm, Sicily Island by 8mm, Rayville by 13mm, and Natchitoches by 17mm.

Mugnier says the data will also be important for emergency operations.

Cut 8 (10) “…the roads flood.”

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It took jurors less than an hour to convict Former LSU fraternity member Matthew Naquin of Negligent Homicide in the hazing death of Maxwell Gruver in 2017. East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore says no matter what today’s verdict was going to be, the case will have a lasting impact on combatting hazing with the legislative passage of a much harsher set of felony-level hazing penalties.

Cut 9 (10) “now in place.”

The prosecution says Naquin was the ringleader of the hazing incident where Gruver was pressured into drinking himself to death.

The victim’s father, Stephen Gruver, says this trial will send a loud message to the nation about the hazing culture on college campuses.

Cut 10 (09) “…cannout be tolerated.”

The 21-year-old Naquin faces anywhere from probation to five years in prison and he’ll be sentenced in October. He’s also been charged with Obstruction of Justice for deleting hundreds of files and texts from his cell phone before turning the device over to authorities.

Lead Prosecutor Morgan Johnson says the way the victim’s family handled the case was inspiring.

Cut 11 (10) “…in this case.”

The incident resulted in the banning of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity from campus until at least 2033.

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US Representative Mike Johnson calls recently spotlighted tweets from President Trump unfortunate. Johnson, a Republican from Bossier City, says he has a good relationship with the four progressive representatives in the crosshairs of the President’s tweets, but is not surprised at Trump’s retort to their criticism of the way the nation is being run.

Cut 12 (12) “…fighter by nature.”

Johnson says the bigger issue facing the country is the partisan divide keeping bipartisan legislation from moving forward.

Cut 13 (10) “…this partisan squabbling.”

Johnson says there are only a handful of moderate Democrats left in the House, and those people are on edge from the partisan squabbling. But it’s the loudest element of the chamber that garners all of the attention, and may result in the party as a whole making a shift.

Cut 14 (10) “…force it that way.”

230PM LRN News

Former LSU Fraternity member Matthew Naquin has been convicted of the Negligent Homicide of Maxwell Gruver, who was found dead the morning after a Phi Delta Theta “Bible Study” hazing in 2017. The victim’s father, Stephen Gruver, says this trial will send a loud message to the nation about the hazing culture on college campuses.

Cut 10 (09) “…cannot be tolerated.”

The jury took less than an hour to return the verdict.

US Representative Mike Johnson calls recently spotlighted tweets from President Trump unfortunate. He says the bigger issue facing the country is the partisan divide keeping bipartisan legislation from moving forward.

Cut 13 (10) “…this partisan squabbling.”

Johnson, a Republican, says he has a good relationship with the four progressive representatives targeted in the President’s tweets.

The latest data from LSU’s Center for Geoinformatics shows Louisiana is sinking.  A closer look at elevation changes over the last three decades shows Alexandria is down by 49 millimeters, Old River down by 34mm, and Lake Charles down by 16mm.  LSU Chief of Geodesy Cliff Mugnier says there are several factors that may be causing the sinking.

Cut 6 (08) “…last ice age.”

Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Oakdale, Hammond, and Shreveport elevation remained unchanged.

While the state prepared for Hurricane Barry,  Lafourche Parish authorities say a woman was raped and held captive along with her daughter by a Cut Off man. Lt Brennan Matherne with the Lafourche Parish Sherriff’s says 52-year old Morgan Radley  would not give the victims a reason as to why he held them captive or what motivated the incident.

Cut 5 (10) “…specific reason.”

The victims were captured Friday night.

1:30 PM Newscast

It took jurors less than an hour to convict Former LSU fraternity member Matthew Naquin of Negligent Homicide in the hazing death of Maxwell Gruver in 2017. Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore says no matter what today’s verdict was going to be, the case will have a lasting impact on combatting hazing.

Cut 9 (10) “now in place.”

The 21-year-old Naquin faces anywhere from probation to five years in prison for the killing when he is sentenced in October.

US Representative Mike Johnson calls recently spotlighted tweets from President Trump unfortunate. Johnson, a Republican, says he has a good relationship with the four progressive representatives in the crosshairs of the President’s tweets, but is not surprised at Trump’s retort to their criticism of the way the nation is being run.

Cut 12 (08) “…fighter by nature.”

 

The latest data from LSU’s Center for Geoinformatics shows Louisiana is sinking.  A closer look at elevation changes over the last three decades shows Alexandria is down by 49 millimeters, Old River down by 34mm, and Lake Charles down by 16mm.  LSU Chief of Geodesy Cliff Mugnier says the data will also be important for emergency operations.

Cut 8 (10) “…the roads flood.”

While the state prepared for Hurricane Barry,  Lafourche Parish authorities say a woman was raped and held captive along with her daughter by a Cut Off man. Lt Brennan Matherne with the Lafourche Parish Sherriff’s says 52-year old Morgan Radley faces several charges. Matherne says Ratley used duct tape to restrain the woman and her daughter tried to use her cellphone to call for help.
Cut 4 (14) “…get away.”

Matherne says the suspect would not give the victims a reason as to why he held them captive or what motivated the incident.

1230PM LRN News

Former LSU fraternity member Matthew Naquin has been convicted of Negligent Homicide in the hazing death of Maxwell Gruver in 2017. The prosecution says Naquin was primarily responsible for the death and was the ringleader of the hazing incident where Gruver was pressured into drinking himself to death.

Earlier in the trial, other members of the fraternity spoke out against Naquin, saying he had a vendetta against Gruver, and wanted him out of the organization. Gruver was found dead the morning after the hazing incident with a blood alcohol content of .495, six times the legal limit.

The Defense says Gruver’s death was no one’s fault and attempted to say Gruver had a history of using drugs and drinking.

The 21-year-old Naquin faces anywhere from five years in prison, to probation for the killing. He’s also been charged with Obstruction of Justice for deleting hundreds of files and texts from his cell phone before turning the device over to authorities.

The incident resulted in the banning of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity from campus until at least 2033, and the passage of a much harsher set of felony level hazing penalties

The latest data from LSU’s Center for Geoinformatics shows Louisiana is sinking. LSU Chief of Geodesy Cliff Mugnier says the research measures the changes in elevation to apparent subsidence and it generates data for the National Geodetic Survey.

Cut 7 (06) “…in 2022.”

Alexandria is down by 49 millimeters, Old River down by 34mm, and Lake Charles down by 16mm. Some areas gained elevation over the last thirty years, including Thibodaux by 7mm, Sicily Island by 8mm, Rayville by 13mm, and Natchitoches by 17mm.

11:40 LRN Sportscast July 17

Southern has been picked to win the SWAC’s Western Division, while Grambling State is predicted to finish in third place. Southern Coach Dawson Odums returns 17 starters…
cut 30 (10) “…2019”
Southern has to replace its leading receiver from last season. Kendall Catalon transferred to Arkansas.

At SEC Media Days, here’s Texas A-and-M Coach Jimbo Fisher talking about his starting quarterback Kellen Mond…
cut 29 (14) “… every inch of it”
Mond told reporters at SEC Media Days that he believes he’s the best quarterback in the league. A tough schedule awaits the Aggies, who have to play Clemson, Alabama, Georgia and LSU.
New Pelicans players Lonzo Ball, Derric Favors, Josh Hart and Brandon Ingram were introduced to the media on Tuesday. Ball says he’s ready for a fresh start in New Orleans after two so-so seasons in Los Angeles. Ball has yet to show the ability to score at a high rate in the NBA, but Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations David Griffin says Ball is special on the defensive end of the court
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The new players all express their commitment to bringing a winner to New Orleans.

Visitation is Friday and the funeral is Saturday for longtime Ruston sports writer Buddy Davis. Visitation will be Friday from 4-7 PM at Owns Memorial Funeral Home in Ruston and the funeral is Saturday at 10 AM at Presbyterian Church in Ruston.

1130AM LRN News

While the state was preparing for Hurricane Barry, Lafourche Parish authorities say a woman was raped and held captive along with her daughter by a Cut Off man. Lt Brennan Matherne with the Lafourche Parish Sherriff’s says the victims escaped on Sunday morning after being held against their will since Friday night.

Cut 3 (10) …“got away”

52-year old Morgan Radley was booked at the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex.

The latest data from LSU’s Center for Geoinformatics shows Louisiana is sinking.  A closer look at elevation changes in the last three decades shows Alexandria is down by 49 mm, and Lake Charles down by 16mm. LSU Chief of Geodesy Cliff Mugnier says there are several factors involved.

Cut 6 (08) “…last ice age.”

Places like Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Oakdale, Hammond, and Shreveport remained unchanged.

Dr. Tia Mills has taken over as head of the Louisiana Association of Educators, after the retirement of former President Debbie Meaux, who served two terms. Mills says she was encouraged by lawmaker’s decision to increase public education spending in the last session, but the new funding level isn’t the destination, it’s the first step.

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Mills has worked as a special education teacher at Eden Park Superintendant’s Academy.

New research from AAA shows vehicle escape tools to bust out a window can be a lifesaver, but you need to know what type of glass your car windows have.  AAA spokesperson Don Redman says the acronym SURE will help in an emergency situation.

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Redman says 1 in 3 new vehicles have laminated glass windows that will not shatter, but most have at least one tempered glass window.