10:30 AM Newscast

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s office says a Lake Charles married couple were found dead in their home early this morning. Sheriff Tony Mancuso says deputies were sent to the home after receiving a call that a man stabbed his son. He says when officers gained access into the home, they saw a horrific scene…
Cut 4 (06) “…murder suicide”
52-year-old David Pendley and his 59-year-old wife, Katherine were pronounced dead at the scene from stab wounds. The son was treated and released.

A poll finds that about half of Louisiana voters approve of Governor John Bel Edwards’ job performance. Morning Consult, which polls the popularity of governors, found Edwards has a 49-percent approval rating, 30-percent disapprove and 21-percent are undecided. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley

Cut 6 (10) “…Republican state”

It’s the Saints and the Eagles in an NFC divisional round playoff game tomorrow in the Dome. Philly quarterback Nick Foles has led the team on a four game winning streak after starter Carson Wentz suffered a back injury in December. But Saints running back Alvin Kamara says they have quarterback Drew Brees…

Cut 13 (12) “…hypes you up too”

Despite the recent talk of a slight uptick in the oil and gas business, when comparing 2008 to 2018, nearly 11,000 jobs were lost in the Acadiana area from the 24,000 oil jobs in 2008.  President and CEO of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority Gregg Gothreaux says the drop in the oil industry has seen a domino effect in job losses in other sectors.

Cut 9 (13) “…have lost jobs.″

9:30 AM Newscast

It’s the Saints and the Eagles in an NFC divisional round playoff game tomorrow in the Dome. It looked like Philadelphia’s season was over when the Black and Gold dismantled them 48-7 in November. Saints linebacker Demario Davis says he’s not surprised to see the Eagles again in the postseason…
Cut 12 (11) “…shoulder”
Tomorrow’s kickoff is at 3:40.

New poll data shows Governor John Bel Edwards approval rating at 49-percent. The survey comes from Morning Consult, who polls the popularity of governors nationwide. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says Edwards is doing well as a Democrat in a red state, because of his pro-gun and pro-life stance and budget stability…
Cut 7 (09) “surplus year”
The poll found 30-percent of respondents disapprove of Edwards’ performance, while 21-percent are undecided.

A 52-year-old Lake Charles man and his 59-year-old wife are dead in what authorities believe was a murder suicide early Friday morning. Calcasieu Sheriff Tony Mancuso says they believe David Bendley stabbed his wife and son and then fatally stabbed himself. Mancuso says the son survived the attack, but this family will never be the same…
cut 5 (09) “….unfortunate”
Mancuso would not speculate on what sparked the attack.

The Lafayette Economic Development Authority has determined that the Acadiana area has lost 11-thousand oil and gas jobs from 2008 to 2018. LEDA President Gregg Gothreaux says many of these laid off workers found employment in the petrochemical industry and may never work in the oil industry again….
cut 11 (09) “….changed so much”

8:30 AM Newscast

Morning Consult, which polls the popularity of governors, found Governor Edwards has a 49-percent approval rating, while 30-percent disapprove and 21-percent are undecided. Edwards is up for re-election in October and there are two announced Republican challengers. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says a positive approval rating is one thing, but getting re-elected as a Democrat in a red state is a whole different story…
Cut 8 (09) “…on his hands”

A red hot Eagles team arrives in Crescent City this weekend to face the New Orleans Saints in an NFC divisional round playoff game on Sunday. Philly quarterback Nick Foles is playing well again after earning Super Bowl MVP honors last season. But Saints running back Alvin Kamara says the Black and Gold have Drew Brees…
cut 13 (12) “….up too”
Kick-off is at 3:40 Sunday.

New data shows that the Acadiana area lost 11-thousand jobs from 2008 to 2018…
Voicer 2 (30) “Im Jeff Palermo”

The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux released the names Friday of 14 priests who admitted or were convicted of sexual misconduct with children. That list contains the names of five priests who were credibly accused outside of court setting. Houma-Thibodaux Bishop Shelton Fabre sent a letter to parishioners, apologizing for the egregrious sins that have taken place.

16:30 LRN Newscast

New polling data puts Governor John Bel Edwards approval rating at 49-percent. Jeff Palermo has the story…
voicer 1 (30) “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

The administrator of the Louisiana Tax Commission is facing 65 criminal counts related to payroll fraud. State Police investigators say 51-year-old Charles Abels of Baton Rouge was paid for time he did not work. Authorities also say Abels used a state rental vehicle for personal use and submitted unauthorized fuel requests.

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s office says a Lake Charles married couple were found dead in their home early this morning. Sheriff Tony Mancuso says deputies were sent to the home after receiving a call that a man stabbed his son. He says when officers gained access into the home, they saw a horrific scene…
Cut 4 (06) “…murder suicide”
52-year-old David Pendley and his 59-year-old wife, Katherine were pronounced dead at the scene from stab wounds. The son was treated and released.

The Lafayette Economic Development Authority estimates the Acadiana area lost 11-thousand oil and gas jobs from 2008 to 2018. LEDA President Greg Gothreaux says much of the loss is linked to the drop in oil prices, a thousand jobs were also lost because of changes to the industry….
cut 10 (11) “…in oil prices”

16:45 LRN Sportscast

Friday’s injury report for the Saints looks really good. Everyone was a full participant, except for wide receiver Simmie Cobbs. Cobbs has been ruled out, but banged up offensive linemen, Jermon Bushrod, Terron Armstead, Ryan Ramczyk, Larry Warford and Andrus Peat were not limited at pratice at all on Friday.

Saints running back Alvin Kamara says having a healthy Ted Ginn Junior at wide receiver will be a boost to the offense…
cut 14 (10) “…missing”
Ginn has missed all but five games this season with a knee injury, but he’s been a full participant at practice this week.

The NFC Divisional round playoffs get underway Saturday. The first game has the upset minded Colts at Kansas City, while Chargers, who have played well on the road this season are at New England.

The Pelicans begin a five-game road trip on Saturday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. New Orleans has won three in a row, to improve its record to 20-and-22. After Minnesota, the Pels will visit the Clippers, the Warriors, the Trail Blazers and then the road trip concludes on January 21st against Memphis.

In baseball, former LSU Tiger DJ LeMahieu is now a Yankee. LeMahieu has reportedly signed a two-year deal with the Bronx Bombers and will be asked to play third, second and first base in New York.

Astros All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman is recovering from arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow to relieve pain associated with bone chips. The procedure on the former LSU star is expected to limit him when Spring Training starts next month, but Bregman wrote on Twitter he’ll be ready for the regular season.

The LSU men’s basketball team will look to improve to 2-0 in SEC play when they visit Arkansas for a 5 PM tip-off. The Razorbacks are one and one in league play after losing to Florida on Wednesday.

3:30 LRN Newscast January 11

Morning Consult, which polls the popularity of governors, found Governor Edwards has a 49-percent approval rating, while 30-percent disapprove and 21-percent are undecided. Edwards is up for re-election in October and there are two announced Republican challengers. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says a positive approval rating is one thing, but getting re-elected as a Democrat in a red state is a whole different story…
Cut 8 (09) “…on his hands”

A red hot Eagles team arrives in Crescent City this weekend to face the New Orleans Saints in an NFC divisional round playoff game on Sunday. Philly quarterback Nick Foles is playing well again after earning Super Bowl MVP honors last season. But Saints running back Alvin Kamara says the Black and Gold have Drew Brees…
cut 13 (12) “….up too”
Kick-off is at 3:40 Sunday.

New data shows that the Acadiana area lost 11-thousand jobs from 2008 to 2018…
Voicer 2 (30) “Im Jeff Palermo”

The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux released the names today of 14 priests who admitted or were convicted of sexual misconduct with children. That list contains the names of five priests who were credibly accused outside of court setting. Houma-Thibodaux Bishop Shelton Fabre sent a letter to parishioners, apologizing for the egregrious sings that have taken place.

2:30 LRN Newscast January 11

New poll data shows Governor John Bel Edwards approval rating at 49-percent. The survey comes from Morning Consult, who polls the popularity of governors nationwide. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says Edwards is doing well as a Democrat in a red state, because of his pro-gun and pro-life stance and budget stability…
Cut 7 (09) “surplus year”
The poll found 30-percent of respondents disapprove of Edwards’ performance, while 21-percent are undecided.

It’s the Saints and the Eagles in an NFC divisional round playoff game on Sunday in the Dome. It looked like Philadelphia’s season was over when the Black and Gold dismantled them 48-7 in November. Saints linebacker Demario Davis says he’s not surprised to see the Eagles again in the postseason…
Cut 12 (11) “…shoulder”
Kick-off Sunday is at 3:40.

A 52-year-old Lake Charles man and his 59-year-old wife are dead in what authorities believe was a murder suicide early this morning. Calcasieu Sheriff Tony Mancuso says they believe David Bendley stabbed his wife and son and then fatally stabbed himself. Mancuso says the son survived the attack, but this family will never be the same…
cut 5 (09) “….unfortunate”
Mancuso would not speculate on what sparked the attack.

The Lafayette Economic Development Authority has determined that the Acadiana area has lost 11-thousand oil and gas jobs from 2008 to 2018. LEDA President Gregg Gothreaux says many of these laid off workers found employment in the petrochemical industry and may never work in the oil industry again….
cut 11 (09) “….changed so much”

LRN PM Newscall January 11

New polling data puts Governor John Bel Edwards approval rating at 49-percent. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

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New data shows that the Acadiana area lost 11-thousand jobs from 2008 to 2018 in the Acadiana area…

Cut 2 (30) “Im Jeff Palermo”  

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Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s deputies are investigating what appears to be a murder suicide that left a married couple dead, and their son injured.  Sheriff Tony Mancuso says deputies were dispatched to a home in south Lake Charles early Friday morning regarding a man stabbing his son.

Cut 3 (12) “…in danger inside.”

Deputies found 52-year-old David Pendley dead along with his 59-year-old wife, Katherine. The son has been released from the hospital. Mancuso says it appears the father stabbed his wife and son and then stabbed himself…

Cut 4 (06) “…murder suicide″

Mancuso says the son survived the attack, but this family will never be the same…

Cut 5 (09) “…unfortunate”

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A poll finds that about half of Louisiana voters approve of Governor John Bel Edwards’ job performance. Morning Consult, which polls the popularity of governors, found Edwards has a 49-percent approval rating, 30-percent disapprove and 21-percent are undecided. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley

Cut 6 (10) “…Republican state”

Stockley says Edwards is doing well as a Democrat in the red state, because of his pro-gun and pro-life stance and his ability to bring budget stability…

Cut 7 (09) “surplus year”

Edwards is up for re-election on October 12th and there are two announced Republican challengers. Stockley says a positive approval rating is one thing, but getting re-elected as a Democrat in a red state is a whole different story…

Cut 8 (09) “…on his hands”

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Despite the recent talk of a slight uptick in the oil and gas business, when comparing 2008 to 2018, nearly 11,000 jobs were lost in the Acadiana area from the 24,000 oil jobs in 2008.  President and CEO of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority Gregg Gothreaux says the drop in the oil industry has seen a domino effect in job losses in other sectors.

Cut 9 (13) “…have lost jobs.″

Gothreaux says while much of the loss is linked to the drop in oil prices, about a thousand jobs were lost due to changes in the energy industry.

Cut 10 (11) “…in oil prices.”

Gothreaux says many of the workers are diverse in their skills and have found jobs with petrochemical projects.  He adds with the volatility of this oil industry, any comeback would likely be modest.

Cut 11 (09) “…changed so much.”

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It’s the Saints and the Eagles in an NFC divisional round playoff game on Sunday in the Dome. It looked like Philadelphia’s season was over when the Black and Gold dismantled them 48-7 in November. Saints linebacker Demario Davis says he’s not surprised to see the Eagles again in the postseason…

Cut 12 (11)   “…shoulder” 

Philly quarterback Nick Foles has led the team on a four game winning streak after starter Carson Wentz suffered a back injury in December. But Saints running back Alvin Kamara says they have quarterback Drew Brees…

Cut 13 (12) “…hypes you up too”

The Saints final regular season game saw them fall to the Carolina Panthers 33-14 but Kamara says having wide receiver Ted Ginn back in the lineup has smoothed some of those offensive hiccups…

Cut 14 (10) “… missing”

1:30 LRN Newscast January 11

New polling data puts Governor John Bel Edwards approval rating at 49-percent. Jeff Palermo has the story…
voicer 1 (30) “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

The administrator of the Louisiana Tax Commission is facing 65 criminal counts related to payroll fraud. State Police investigators say 51-year-old Charles Abels of Baton Rouge was paid for time he did not work. Authorities also say Abels used a state rental vehicle for personal use and submitted unauthorized fuel requests.

Calcaseiu Parish Sheriff’s deputies are investigating what appears to be a murder suicide that left a married couple dead, and their son injured. Sheriff Tony Mancuso says deputies were dispatched to a home in south Lake Charles early Friday morning regarding a man stabbing his son.
Cut 3 (12) “…in danger inside.”
When deputies entered the home, they found 52-year-old David Pendley dead along with his 59-year-old wife, Katherine. The son has been released from the hospital.

The Lafayette Economic Development Authority estimates the Acadiana area lost 11-thousand oil and gas jobs from 2008 to 2018. LEDA President Greg Gothreaux says much of the loss is linked to the drop in oil prices, a thousand jobs were also lost because of changes to the industry….
cut 10 (11) “…in oil prices”

12:30 Newscast

Morning Consult, which polls the popularity of governors, found Governor Edwards has a 49-percent approval rating, 30-percent disapprove and 21-percent are undecided. Edwards is up for re-election on October 12th and there are two announced Republican challengers.ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says a positive approval rating is one thing, but getting re-elected as a Democrat in a red state is a whole different story…
Cut 8 (09) “…on his hands”
Nearly 11,000 oil jobs have been lost in the Acadiana area, down from the 24,000 oil jobs in 2008.  President and CEO of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority Gregg Gothreaux says the drop in the oil industry has seen a domino effect in job losses in other sectors.
Cut 9 (13) “…have lost jobs.″

 

 

Five years ago the Eagles flew into New Orleans for a wildcard contest, and flew out with a 26-24 loss. There’s a few familiar faces who’ll be back in town for this year’s throw down, a few of them in different jerseys…

Cut 3 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

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