13:30 Newscast November 10,2017

Louisiana’s Senior U-S Senator Bill Cassidy says the Senate’s Tax Reform plan will grow the economy and cut personal income taxes.
Cut 1 (31) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

17-year-old Donasty Cohen has been found guilty of manslaughter in the death of her 27-day-old baby boy. Rapides Parish District Attorney Phillip Terrell says both parents were 16-years-old when the crime happened in 2015 and the father is in jail awaiting trial. He says Cohen has showed little emotion.
Cut 11 (04) “to me”

 

Work Ready U is a program that aims to help grow Louisiana’s workforce by educating the nearly 600-thousand adults in the state who do not have a high school diploma. Recent graduate Erica Carboni says she finished the course in a month and a half and raised her learning level to an 11th grade equivalency. She now has bigger dreams on her horizon.
Cut 7 (11) “the HiSET.”
The difference in wages between those having a high school diploma and those that don’t is some 16-thousand-dollars a year.

Two elderly people are dead after a logging truck hit their vehicle yesterday in Beauregard Parish. State Police Sgt. James Anderson says 86-year-old Elaine Picard and passenger 82-year-old William Picard were at a stop sign, when they pulled out onto Highway 112 east of DeRidder.
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12:30 LRN Newscast

The Senate GOP has unveiled its own version of tax reform legislation. Louisiana’s Senior Senator Bill Cassidy is a member of the Senate Finance committe and hopes Congress can get on board with this plan that he says will provide a family of four with a 14-hundred dollar tax cut…
cut 4 (12) “…they should”

Higher ed leaders met at the governor’s mansion to discuss the anti-hazing policies in place on college campuses. Governor John Bel Edwards says there are rules in place, but are not taken seriously:
Cut 15 (09) “our students”
LSU pledge Max Gruver died in September after consuming a lethal amount of alcohol during an apparent hazing incident.

A longttime coach and referee in Jefferson Parish has been arrested again as a result of allegations stemming from a party involved with juveniled. 55-year-old Allen Joseph is accused of providing kids with alcohol and allowing them to become severely intoxicated. Joseph allegedly layed in bed with three of the drunk juveniles.

A program called WorkReady U is attempting to grow Louisiana’s workforce by helping to educate the 600-thousand Louisiana’s adults who do not have a high school diploma. Jason Beard is the senior manager for a nonprofit group called Educational Testing Service, which offers adults looking to better their education a chance at passing the High School Equivalency Test…
Cut 5 (09) “started today.”
Beard says it doesn’t matter where you live in the state, Work Ready U can get you the training so that you can pass the HiSET test and find employment.

11:40 LRN Sportscast November 10

LSU is a 17-point favorite heading into tomorrow’s 11 AM kickoff against Arkansas. The Tigers are 6-3 on the season and coming off a two touchdown loss to Alabama, while Arkansas is just 1-and-4 in the SEC and barely beat Coastal Carolina last weekend.

The high school football playoffs start tonight. The top seed in Class 5A, West Monroe hosts the Central Wildcats. In Three-A, top seeded Sterlington hosts Baker. Third-seeded Jena will take on Westlake, while second seeded Wossman faces Iowa. In Two-A, Welsh is the umber one-seed and they’ll host Springfield.

The Pelicans got a season-high 34 points from Jrue Holiday last night, but it wasn’t enough as New Orleans lost to Toronto 122-118. The Pels host the Clippers tomorrow.

Today is the opening day for college basketball. Will Wade era begins at LSU as the Fighting Tigers host Alcorn State. Louisiana Tech hosts Texas-Tyler, UL Lafayette is at Ole Miss and ULM visits TCU.

The Saints will be in Buffalo on Sunday. Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott, served as the defensive coordinator at Carolina for six seasons before getting the job in Buffalo. New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees says McDermott has the Bills defense playing at a high level…
cut 17 (22) “…other elements’
The Saints are seekign their seventh win in a row. During this six-game winning streak, New Orleans is averaging 140 yards on the ground.

11:30 Newscast November 10,2017

On this Veteran’s Day, LSU will induct eight alumni into the university’s Military Hall of Honor. One of the inductees is our current Governor John Bel Edwards, who was a member of the U.S. Air Force. The ceremony takes place today at the Commandant’s Luncheon.

Have you ever wondered who paints LSU’s Eye of the Tiger in Death Valley? Michelle Southern caught up with him…:
Cut 1 (31) “I’m Michelle Southern”

 

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, who is a member of the Senate Finance Committee, unveiled their version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The proposed legislation would help families and encourage corporations to establish businesses by cutting taxes and simplifying the tax code. Under the reform plan, a family of four would see a tax cut of over 14-hundred-dollars. Cassidy says this plan would assist families far into the future.
Cut 3 (08) “to come.”

Tomorrow is the last day to early vote for the November 18th election, as polls are closed today in observance of Veteran’s Day. Secretary of State Tom Schedler predicts a low turnout again for this runoff election. But he says about 69-percent of voters in Louisiana did get out to the polls last year in the presidential election, higher than the national average.
Cut 5 (09) “turnout”
The only statewide race on the ballot is for State Treasurer.

10:30 LRN Newscast November 10

University system presidents met at the governor’s mansion Thursday to discuss steps to eliminate hazing and alcohol abuse among sanctioned groups on campus. LSU System President F King Alexander says it’s not their intention to get rid of Greek organizations, because they do a lot of good work in the community…:
Cut 13 (11) “stronger safer”

Authorities are refuting a WBRZ-TV report that a 13-year-old child was raped by an inmate in a bathroom during last month’s Angola Rodeo. Officials say the State Police Crime Lab through DNA testing determined no sexual contact occurred between the minor and prisoner. At a news conference, District Attorney Sam D’Aquilla lashed out a local TV reporter:
Cut 10 (12) “of that”

Tomorrow is the last day to early vote for the special election for State Treasurer. There’s also local propositions on the ballot for some voters. Secretary of State Tom Schedler expects the highest turnout to be in Orleans Parish, where LaToya Cantrell and Desiree Charbonnet are in a runoff for mayor of New Orleans…
Cut 6 (11) “18th”
Voting locations are closed today in observance of Veteran’s Day.

Have you ever wondered who is responsible for painting LSU’s Eye of the Tiger in Death Valley? Well it’s LSU graduate Hunter Sexton who is the Sports Turf Manager for Tiger Stadium. He says being the guy who paints the intimidating eye in the middle of the field is the coolest job ever:
Cut 7 (08) “you know”

09:30 Newscast, November 10th, 2017

Higher ed leaders met at the governor’s mansion to discuss the anti-hazing policies in place on college campuses. Governor John Bel Edwards says there are rules in place, but seem to not be taken seriously:
Cut 15 (09) “our students”
LSU pledge Max Gruver died in September after consuming a lethal amount of alcohol during an apparent hazing incident.

Authorities are refuting a WBRZ-TV report that a 13-year-old child was raped by an inmate in a bathroom during last month’s Angola Rodeo. West Feliciana Sheriff Austin Daniel says they are not sure why the two were in bathroom together, but there is no evidence that sexual contact occurred…:
Cut 11 (11) “whatsoever”
The DOC is reviewing policies surrounding the annual Angola Rodeo.

Tomorrow is the last day to early vote for the November 18th election and locations are closed today in observance of Veteran’s Day. Secretary of State Tom Schedler says in the last days of early voting, the number of residents who cast a ballot exceeded his original expectation of around 10-percent…:
Cut 4 (10) “a half”
Voters can cast ballots tomorrow from 8:30am to 6pm.

Eight distinguished LSU alumni will be inducted into the LSU Military Hall of Honor during LSU Salutes 2017 this afternoon. Governor John Bel Edwards is among the inductees.

Beloved former Miss Louisiana Barbara Rivers of Monroe died has died after a short illness. She was 83. Rivers won the 1952 Miss Louisiana title as Barbara Barker and finished in the Top 10 of the Miss America pageant.

 

 

08:30 Newscast, November 10th, 2017

Higher ed leaders met at the governor’s mansion to discuss the anti-hazing policies in place on college campuses…:
Cut 3 (31) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

Tomorrow is the final day to early vote for the November 18th election. Secretary of State Tom Schedler says turnout so far is about 10-percent, which exceeded his expectations. But he says about 69-percent of voters in the Bayou State cast a ballot last year in the presidential election:
Cut 5 (09) “turnout”

Authorities are refuting a WBRZ-TV report that a 13-year-old child was raped by an inmate in a bathroom during last month’s Angola Rodeo. They did admit that the minor and prisoner were in a bathroom together, but didn’t reveal why as the investigation continues. Angola Warden Darrel Vannoy is upset that WBRZ accused him of covering up a rape…:
Cut 12 (12) “offensive question”
Officials say DNA testing determined no sexual contact occurred between the minor and prisoner.

If you’ve ever wondered who paints the eye on the field at Tiger Stadium, it’s LSU Alum Hunter Sexton. He says it takes about two hours to complete, and in order to review his work he records all the games..:
Cut 8 (10) “take part of that”
Sexton is the Sports Turf Manager for Tiger Stadium.

07:30 Newscast, November 10th, 2017

UL-System presidents gathered at the governor’s mansion yesterday to discuss hazing and alcohol abuse among Greek organizations. LSU’s F. King Alexander says university leaders are working on more policies to avoid tragedies like the death of Max Gruver, but students need to step up too…:
Cut 14 (10) “that out”
Four LSU fraternities have been suspended or closed since Gruver’s death.

Tomorrow is the last day to early vote, and other than the statewide State Treasurer’s election on November 18th, the New Orleans mayoral race is also on the ballot. Secretary of State Tom Schedler says voters in the Crescent City made up 19-percent of the state’s turnout in the primary to put LaToya Cantrell and Desiree Charbonnet in the runoff:
Cut 6 (11) “18th”
Voting locations are closed today in observance of Veteran’s Day.

Officials say evidence in a rape investigation has cleared an Angola prisoner of having sex with a 13-year-old at the Angola Rodeo…:
Cut 2 (29) “I’m Kelley Ray”

LSU football’s first home game in about a month is tomorrow as the Tigers host Arkansas for an 11am kickoff. Have you ever wondered who paints the intimidating eye on the field? It’s LSU Alum Hunter Sexton who describes part of the process…:
Cut 9 (11) “around the edges”

 

06:45 Sportscast, November 10th, 2017

The Saints seek their seventh straight victory this Sunday when they visit Buffalo. When the schedule came out, many Saints fans probably thought the Bills would have have a losing record at this point of the year. But Buffalo is 5-3 and New Orleans Quarterback Drew Brees says they are a perfect 4-0 at home…:
Cut 16 (15) “of turnovers”
Kickoff is at noon.

The Pelicans won the first three games of the four game road trip, New Orleans ended up just falling to the Raptors last night, 122-118. Jrue Holiday posted a season best 34 points. DeMarcus Cousins had 20 points, 15 rebounds and five assists, while Anthony Davis added 18 points and seven rebounds. The 6-6 Pels take on the Clippers tomorrow.

New LSU men’s basketball coach Will Wade says he’s excited about tonight’s season opener against Alcorn State. When asked how he plans to turn the program around and make fans excited about Tiger hoops again, Wade said the key is making the team relatable …:
CUT 25 (15) “and like that”
Tipoff tonight in the PMAC is 7pm, and tickets are just $1.

LSU football’s first home game in about a month is tomorrow as the Tigers host Arkansas for an 11am kickoff. Have you ever wondered who paints the intimidating eye on the field? It’s LSU Alum Hunter Sexton and he says it’s the coolest job ever…:
Cut 7 (08) “you know”

06:30 Newscast, November 10th, 2017

University system presidents met at the governor’s mansion Thursday afternoon to discuss steps to eliminate hazing and alcohol abuse among sanctioned groups on campus. LSU System President F King Alexander says it’s not their intention to get rid of Greek organizations, because they do a lot of good work in the community…:
Cut 13 (11) “stronger safer”

Authorities are refuting a WBRZ-TV report that a 13-year-old child was raped by an inmate in a bathroom during last month’s Angola Rodeo. Officials say the State Police Crime Lab through DNA testing determined no sexual contact occurred between the minor and prisoner. At a news conference, District Attorney Sam D’Aquilla lashed out a local TV reporter:
Cut 10 (12) “of that”

Have you ever wondered who is responsible for painting LSU’s Eye of the Tiger in Death Valley? Well it’s LSU graduate Hunter Sexton who is the Sports Turf Manager for Tiger Stadium. He says being the guy who paints the intimidating eye in the middle of the field is the coolest job ever:
Cut 7 (08) “you know”

Tomorrow is the last day to early vote for the November 18th election and early voting locations are closed today in observance of Veteran’s Day. Secretary of State Tom Schedler says in the last days of early voting, the number of residents who cast a ballot exceeded his original expectation of around 10-percent:
Cut 4 (10) “a half”