LSU basketball coach Will Wade has asked for his suspension to be lifted, so he can return to his coaching duties immediately. LSU’s legal counsel also released its own statement today saying Coach Wade will remain suspended until he talks with university administration about a reported FBI wire tap that has Wade allegedly discussing an offer to a recruit. Glen Guilbeau, who covers LSU for the USA Today Network, says LSU is just playing it safe…
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The Tigers head into Saturday’s 12pm SEC tournament game against Florida without both Wade, and freshman guard Javonte Smart, who he allegedly illegally recruited.
The Black and Gold are using some of that 10 million in cap space they generated earlier today to sign former Pats defensive tackle Malcolm Brown to a three year, 15 million dollar contract, coincidentally roughly the same contract Mark Ingram got in Baltimore. Brown is 25, and rated as a good run stuffer by Pro Football Focus, but unfortunate a poor pass rusher. He’ll likely see heavy minutes early while Sheldon Rankins misses the start of the season.
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Former Avoyelles Correctional Center Warden Nate Cain has pleaded guilty to charges in his federal trial on corruption charges. US Attorney David Joseph for the Western District of Louisiana says Cain’s guilty plea admits to stealing more than 150-thousand dollars in taxpayer money for personal items…
Cut 6 (08) “…at all”
Defense attorney John McLindon says Cain has only pleaded guilty to purchasing gun parts for personal use with state dollars, and that the other charges were dismissed. With this behind them, McLindon says Cain is ready to face whatever consequences come his way…
Cut 9 (11) “…differently.”
Cain will be sentenced June 17th. He faces up to 20 years in prison, a 250-thousand dollar fine per count and restitution.
4:45 LRN Sportscast March 14
LSU basketball coach Will Wade has asked for his suspension to be lifted, so he can return to his coaching duties immediately. But Glen Guilbeau, who covers LSU for the USA Today Network, says Wade will still not talk with LSU about reports that link him to potential recruiting violations…
cut 3 (10) “..said before”
LSU’s legal counsel also released its own statement today saying Coach Wade has yet to deny any wrongdoing to them or publicly and that puts the university in a difficult position with regard to compliance. So don’t expect Wade back on the sidelines anytime soon or maybe ever again.
Tomorrow, the LSU basketball team will play Florida in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament. The two teams played in the regular season twice, each game went into overtime, with each team winning on the other team’s home court. Tip-off tomorrow is at noon.
The Saints have announced they’ve signed former Patriots defensive tackle Malcom Brown to a three-year contract. The former 2015 first round pick won two Super Bowls in New England, but the Patirots elected not to pick up the fifth-year option on his rookie contract. The nose tackle has only missed four games in four seasons in the NFL.
For the Saints fans hoping the team would sign free agent slot receiver Golden Tate, he’s elected to sign a four-year deal with the New York Giants.
It’s a big night of conference tournament basketball action for Louisiana teams. At the Lakefront Arena in New Orleans, it’s the second round of the Sun Belt Tournament. The Ragin Cajuns face South Alabama, while ULM takes on Coastal Carolina.
In the Southland Tournament in Katy, Texas, UNO goes up against Lamar, while Southeastern Louisiana battles Central Arkansas. Both of those games are second round action.
And tonight in Frisco, Texas, Louisiana Tech takes on the top seed in the Conference USA Tournament when the Bulldogs meet up with the Monarchs of Old Dominion.
3:30 PM Newscast
LSU and suspended basketball coach Will Wade fired off new statements and it doesn’t look like Wade’s status is changing anytime soon. Jeff Palermo has more…
The New Orleans Saints have signed defensive tackle Malcom Brown from the New England Patriots. The Pats elected not to pick up Brown’s fifth-year option, setting him up for free agency. Brown was the Patriots first-round draft pick in 2015.
The number of abortions in Louisiana last year fell to a 10-year low. 8,048 abortions were reported to have been performed in the state, and Louisiana Right to Life Executive Director Ben Clapper says it’s part of a years long trend.
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Governor John Bel Edwards, a pro-life Democrat, responded saying “We are committed to reducing the number of abortions in Louisiana, and the data shows that is working”.
The Denham Springs police department arrests a couple in the death of a small child in Livingston Parish. Detective Amber Fairburn says their investigation started last Friday when they were called to a home in reference to an unresponsive two-year-old female. The toddler died on Monday and Fairburn says the child’s mother and her fiancé are facing significant charges.
230PM LRN News
LSU basketball coach Will Wade has asked for his suspension to be lifted, so he can return to his coaching duties immediately. But Glen Guilbeau, who covers LSU for the USA Today Network, doesn’t expect LSU to reinstate Wade, because the coach says in the statement, he still will not talk with LSU about reports that link him to potential recruiting violations…
Cut 3 (10) “..said before”
LSU says the coach will remain suspended until he is willing to talk to the admin.
The Denham Springs police department arrests a couple in the death of a small child child in Livingston Parish. Detective Amber Fairburn says their investigation started last Friday when they were called to a home in reference to an unresponsive two-year-old female…
Cut 13 (08) “…to her injuries.”
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The former warden of Avoyelles Correction Center faces prison time after he pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud.
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The number of abortions in Louisiana last year fell to a 10-year low, and that number could significantly decrease if the US Supreme Court rules in favor of a Louisiana law that would require clinics to have admitting privileges. Louisiana Right to Life Executive Director Ben Clapper says that case could be heard in January of 2020.
Cut 12 (08) “…of women”
8,048 abortions were performed in Louisiana in 2018.
LRN PM Newscall March 14
LSU and suspended basketball coach Will Wade fired off new statements and it doesn’t look like Wade’s status is changing anytime soon. Jeff Palermo has more…
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The former warden of Avoyelles Correction Center faces prison time after he pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud. Kevin Barnhart has the story…
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LSU basketball coach Will Wade has asked for his suspension to be lifted, so he can return to his coaching duties immediately. But Glen Guilbeau, who covers LSU for the USA Today Network, doesn’t expect LSU to reinstate Wade, because the coach says in the statement, he still will not talk with LSU about reports that link him to potential recruiting violations…
LSU’s legal counsel also released its own statement today saying Coach Wade will remain suspended until he talks with university administration about a reported FBI wire tap that has Wade allegedly discussing an offer to a recruit. Guilbeau says LSU wants to look good in the eyes of the NCAA, in case violations occurred…
Cut 4 (12) “..Will Wade siuattion″
LSU’s statement also point out that Wade has never denied any wrongdoing in his public statements. Guilbeau says the relationship between the school and Wade is strained…
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Former Avoyelles Correctional Center Warden Nate Cain has pleaded guilty to charges in his federal trial on corruption charges. US Attorney David Joseph for the Western District of Louisiana says Cain’s guilty plea admits to stealing more than 150-thousand dollars in taxpayer money for personal items…
Joseph says the guilty plea means Cain conspired with his ex-wife to use department of corrections banks cards to purchase furniture, pet supplies, toilet paper, gun parts, Christmas decorations and other items for personal use. He says the conviction should serve as a warning to public officials…
Defense attorney John McLindon says Cain has only pleaded guilty to purchasing gun parts for personal use with state dollars, the other charges have been dismissed…
Cain will be sentenced June 17th. He faces up to 20 years in prison, a 250-thousand dollar fine per count and restitution. McLindon says Cain is ready to face whatever consequences come his way…
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The number of abortions in Louisiana last year fell to a 10-year low. 8,048 abortions were reported to have been performed in the state, and Louisiana Right to Life Executive Director Ben Clapper says it’s part of a years long trend.
Governor John Bel Edwards, a pro-life Democrat, responded saying “We are committed to reducing the number of abortions in Louisiana, and the data shows that is working”.
A 2017 report indicated nationwide abortion numbers have fallen to their lowest rate since Roe vs. Wade was passed in 1973. Planned Parenthood says it’s due to efforts to make contraception widely accessible to women, but Clapper says it’s because of the pro-life movement is growing in popularity among youth.
The number of state abortions could significantly decrease if the US Supreme Court rules in favor of a Louisiana law that would require clinics to have admitting privileges. Clapper says that case could be heard in January of 2020.
Louisiana ACLU Executive director Alanah Hebert responded saying “It’s disturbing that instead of working to expand access to birth control and family planning services, Louisiana politicians have been hellbent on intruding in a woman’s personal health decisions and pushing care out of reach.”
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The Denham Springs police department arrests a couple in the death of a small child child in Livingston Parish. Detective Amber Fairburn says their investigation started last Friday when they were called to a home in reference to an unresponsive two-year-old female…
Cut 13 (08) “…to her injuries.”
The toddler died on Monday and Fairburn says the child’s mother and her fiance are facing significant charges
Cut 14 (10) “…negligent homicide.”
The fiance Kelsey Barth is 23-year-old years old and Shane Posey is 22-years-old and is facing first-degree murder.
1:30 PM Newscast
LSU basketball coach Will Wade has asked for his suspension to be lifted, so he can return to his coaching duties immediately. LSU’s legal counsel also released its own statement today saying Coach Wade will remain suspended, pointing out that Wade has never denied any wrongdoing in his public statements. LSU Reporter for USA Today Network Glen Guilbeau says the relationship between the school and Wade is strained…
The number of abortions in Louisiana last year fell to a 10-year low. 8,048 abortions were reported to have been performed in the state. A 2017 report indicated nationwide abortion numbers have fallen to their lowest rate since Roe vs. Wade was passed in 1973. Planned Parenthood says it’s due to efforts to make contraception widely accessible to women, but Louisiana Right to Life Executive Director Ben Clapper says it’s because of the pro-life movement is growing in popularity among youth.
Former Avoyelles Correctional Center Warden Nate Cain has pleaded guilty to charges in his federal trial on corruption charges. US Attorney David Joseph for the Western District of Louisiana says Cain’s guilty plea admits to stealing more than 150-thousand dollars in taxpayer money for personal items including furniture, pet supplies, toilet paper, gun parts, Christmas decorations and other items for personal use. He says the conviction should serve as a warning to public officials…
Defense attorney John McLindon says Cain has only pleaded guilty to purchasing gun parts for personal use with state dollars, the other charges have been dismissed…
Cain will be sentenced June 17th.
12:30 PM Newscast
Former Avoyelles Correctional Center Warden Nate Cain has pleaded guilty to charges in his federal trial on corruption charges. US Attorney David Joseph for the Western District of Louisiana says Cain’s guilty plea admits to stealing more than 150-thousand dollars in taxpayer money for personal items…
Cut 6 (08) “…at all”
Joseph says the guilty plea means Cain conspired with his ex-wife to use department of corrections banks cards to purchase furniture, pet supplies, toilet paper, gun parts, Christmas decorations and other items for personal use. Sentencing is set for June 17th.
The number of abortions in Louisiana last year fell to a 10-year low. 8,048 abortions were reported to have been performed in the state, and Louisiana Right to Life Executive Director Ben Clapper says it’s part of a years long trend.
LSU and suspended basketball coach Will Wade fired off new statements and it doesn’t look like Wade’s status is changing anytime soon. Jeff Palermo has more…
Here’s a look at your commodities.
1130AM LRN News
LSU basketball coach Will Wade has asked for his suspension to be lifted, so he can return to his coaching duties immediately. LSU’s legal counsel also released its own statement today saying Coach Wade will remain suspended until he talks with unversity administration about a reported FBI wire tap that has Wade allegedly discussing an offer to a recruit. Glen Guilbeau, who covers LSU for the USA Today Network, says LSU is just trying to stay in the NCAA’s good graces.
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Caddo authorities are on the hunt for a 56-year-old James Sloan, who allegedly broke into a home where his ex girlfriend was living, and initiated a confrontation that led to a shooting. Sloan reportedly shot a man, identified as Terry Jones, twice in the buttox during the incident, and then tied and gagged his ex and her two children. Sloan ultimately escaped and is on the run, but did shoot at deputies while leaving the house.
Former Avoyelles Correctional Center Warden Nate Cain has pleaded guilty to charges in his federal trial on corruption charges. US Attorney David Joseph for the Western District of Louisiana says Cain’s guilty plea admits to stealing more than 150-thousand dollars in taxpayer money for personal items, but Defense attorney John McLindon says Cain has only pleaded guilty to purchasing gun parts for personal use with state dollars, the other charges have been dismissed…
Cut 8 (11) “…replaced it.”
Cain will be sentenced June 17th. He faces up to 20 years in prison, a 250-thousand dollar fine per count and restitution. McLindon says Cain is ready to face whatever consequences come his way…
Cut 9 (11) “…differently.”
11:40 LRN Sportscast March 14
LSU and suspended men’s basketball coach Will Wade fired off statements today and it doesn’t look like Wade’s status is changing anytime soon. Wade issued the first statement , asking LSU officials to reinstate him, but he also said that he will not discuss the FBI wire tap reports until the investigation into college basketball corruption is completed.
LSU’s legal counsel responded by saying Coach Wade will remain suspended until he talks with university administration about the FBI wire tap that has Wade allegedly discussing an offer to a recruit. Glen Guilbeau of the USA Today Network says LSU wants to look good in the eyes of the NCAA, in case violations occurred…
cut 4 (12) “…Will Wade situation”
LSU’s statement also points out that Wade has never denied any wrongdoing.
The NFL Network reports the Saints have restructured quarterback Drew Brees contract to free up nearly 11-million dollars in salary cap space this year. New Orleans could use the extra money to offer quarterback Teddy Bridgewater more money. The Dolphins are interested in Bridgewater and he visited with team officials yesterday.
In college basketball, Louisiana Tech beat Florida Atlantic in the Conference USA Tournament last night. Tonight the Bulldogs will face top seeded Od Dominion at 6 PM. The Monarchs beat Tech by one point earlier this season.
At the Southland Tournament in Katy, Texas, third seeded Southeastern Louisiana faces Central Arkansas at 6:30. Before that game it’s UNO versus Lamar.
College baseball….Zach Watson went four for four, including his first home run of the season as the Tigers defeated Texas Southern 16 to 5 last night. Coach Paul Mainieri was in the dugout, despite the death of his father, Demie Mainieri, who passed away Wednesday morning at the age of 90
Orynn Veillon blasted a home run in the 12th inning as the Ragin Cajuns defeated Southern Miss six to five at Russo Park last night.
10:30 AM Newscast
LSU basketball coach Will Wade has asked for his suspension to be lifted, so he can return to his coaching duties immediately. But Glen Guilbeau, who covers LSU for the USA Today Network, doesn’t expect LSU to reinstate Wade, because the coach says in the statement, he still will not talk with LSU about reports that link him to potential recruiting violations…
LSU returns to the hardwood on Friday as they will play in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament.
Spring has finally arrived, and with it the possibility for spring showers that could dump enough water to flood your home, and National Flood Insurance Chief Executive David Maurstad says it’s time to get covered. he says 30 percent of all flood claims are from moderate to low risk areas, something southeast Louisiana learned the hard way in 2016…
Former Avoyelles Correctional Center Warden Nate Cain has pleaded guilty to charges in his federal trial on corruption charges. US Attorney David Joseph for the Western District of Louisiana says Cain’s guilty plea admits to stealing more than 150-thousand dollars in taxpayer money for personal items…
Joseph says the guilty plea means Cain conspired with his ex-wife to use department of corrections banks cards to purchase furniture, pet supplies, toilet paper, gun parts, Christmas decorations and other items for personal use. He says the conviction should serve as a warning to public officials…
Nathan Cane faces up to 20 years in prison, a $250,000 and restitution. Sentencing is set for June 17th.