18:30 LRN Newscast May 5

Louisiana’s five uncommitted Marco Rubio delegates have announced that they will back the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump. Kirk Williamson, a Louisiana delegate, says the delegates are following the voters’ lead.

CUT 3 (06)  “the fall”

A measure to prohibit sanctuary cities from receiving funding for construction projects is moving through the legislature. The bill could hurt Lafayette and New Orleans because New Orleans police do not assist with federal immigration enforcement, and the Lafayette Sheriff’s Office says it won’t hold immigration offenders without a court order. Denham Springs Representative Valerie Hodges says cities should not work against federal agencies.

CUT 7 (09) “federal authorities”

The bill is heading to the Senate after a lengthy debate on the House floor.

A bill to legalize the sale of raw milk died in a House committee today. Wendy Adams with the Libertarian party says she supports the legislation because this bill is about freedom and choice. She says no one is in any danger of walking into a supermarket and accidentally buying raw milk rather than pasteurized milk.

Cut 13 (10)  “your family”

Two people were recently burned in Louisiana when their vaporizing device exploded in their pocket, and the State Fire Marshal is warning people to be careful with these mods. Deputy Chief Brant Thompson warns people against using cheap knock off batteries, as they may be more likely to overheat. He says use the right battery for your mod.

cut 16 (08) “retailers”

17:30 LRN Newscast ###Legislative Report###

Governor John Bel Edwards still intends to hold a second special session in June. House Budget committee chairman Cameron Henry and the leader of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry believe its too soon to have another session, after lawmakers raised taxes in the first session. But Edwards says if they don’t hold a second special session in June, than large cuts will occur to education and health care.

A House committee spoiled an effort to legalize raw milk. Emelie Gunn has more…
voicer 2 (31) “…reporting”

A measure is making its way through the legislature that would prohibit Louisiana cities from receiving state dollars for construction projects if they don’t enforce federal immigration law. The bill is heading to the Senate after a lengthy debate on the House floor. Denham Springs Representative Valerie Hodges says sanctuary cities are a threat to national security…:
CUT 6 (03) “that’s anarchy”
New Orleans Representative Walt Leger opposes the bill.…:
CUT 8 (10) “immigration laws”
Governor Edwards has expressed concerns about the legislation, especially with Attorney General Jeff Landry having the ability to determine which cities should be labeled as Sanctuary cities.

And the House has unanimously approved a bill that says those under the age of 21 caught with alcohol can not be sent to jail. The measure heads to the Senate.

16:45 LRN Sportscast May 5th

LSU Baseball Coach Paul Mainieri announced today that Alex Lange will start on the mound tomorrow night when the Tigers begin a series against Arkansas. Jared Poche will start on Saturday and Sunday’s starter is to be announced later.

LSU football coach Les Miles says his staff plans on holding satellite camps in Shreveport and New Orleans. Miles says he wants to take advantage of the NCAA’s new rules that allow the satellite camps…
cut 30 (13) “…to us”
Miles says they are still trying to nail down the details. But there would be one camp in the Shreveport area and two camps in New Orleans. One would be in partnership with the Saints that would cater to high school age children, the other one would be a you camp.

A five-star quarterback has de-committed from Texas A-and-M. Tate Martell of Henderson, Nevada, announced on twitter that he has decided to reopen his recruiting process. Four-star wide receiver Mannie Neatherly also decommitted after it appeared one of the Aggies assistant coaches blasted Martell’s decision for not remaining loyal.

In college baseball last night…Southeastern Louisiana thumped Jackson State 15-0. It’s the eighth shutout the Lions pitching staff has thrown this year. S-L-U’s team ERA is now 2.45. Louisiana Tech also won easily over ULM, beating the Warhawks 14-4. Braden Bristo had six strikeouts to improve his record to 4-5.

16:30 LRN Newscast May 5

The five uncommitted Marco Rubio delegates in Louisiana have announced they will support Donald Trump, as he is now the presumptive Republican nominee. Don Molino has more…

CUT 1 (24)  “I’m Don Molino”

Shreveport police say two men are dead and six others are wounded after several masked gunmen burst into a card game at a tire shop early this morning. Authorities say the two men killed were 37 year old males. Detectives are still looking for the gunmen. Witnesses say three to four masked men barged into the room and started shooting with semi-automatic rifles.

A House committee failed to pass a bill to legalize the sale of raw milk. Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Mike Strain says there will continue to be outbreaks of disease if raw milk is legalized. He says raw milk is 150 times more dangerous to drink than pasteurized milk.

Cut 11 (10) “post contamination”

The State Fire Marshal has put out a warning about electronic cigarettes, after two people were recently burned in Louisiana when their vaporizing device exploded. Deputy Chief Brant Thompson says in both cases the batteries in the vaping mods overheated…

cut 14 (11)  “caught fire”

 

LRN 15:30 newscast May 5

Shreveport Police are looking for three to four gunmen who busted into a card game and fatally shot two people and injured eight others. The ambush style attack occurred early this morning at a tire shop. Corporal Marcus Hines says masked gunmen shot their victims with semi-automatic rifles and fled the scene.

Governor Edwards said today he has concerns about a bill that would prohibit a Sanctuary city from borrowing state dollars for construction projects. New Orleans and Lafayette are considered Sanctuary Cities because of policies they have regarding illegal immigrants. Attorney General Jeff Landry would decide if a city should be labeled as a Sanctuary City. Speaker Pro Tem of the House, Walt Leger, also has concerns….
cut 9 (11) “…in infracturue”
The bill is awaiting a hearing in the Senate.

A resolution was approved by House today that would make the town of Welsh, in southwest Louisiana as the “Home of the Cajun Dictionary.” A priest in Welsh for 44 years published a “Dictionary of the Cajun Language’ and it’s currenlty housed at the Welsh Museum.

Two Louisiana residents have been serverly burned this year after the battery inside their electronic cigarette exploded. That’s according to the State Fire Marshal’s Office, who has put out a warning to consumers about the product. Deputy Chief Brant Thompson says make sure the batters in your vaporizing device are in good condition…
cut 15 (11) “….for use”
One of the individuals injured suffered second and third-degree burns to his leg and hand after the battery in his mod overheated.

The man believed to be the oldest Wold War Two Veteran has passed away and funeral services are scheduled for next week in his hometown of Cotton Valley, which is in Webster Parish. Frank Levingston lived to be 110 years old and enlinsted in the army shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor.

LRN 2:30 Newscast May 5th

The State Fire Marshal has issued a warning about batteries inside electronic cigarettes and vapor devices exploding and injuring users. Deputy Chief Brant Thompson says cheap knock off batteries are more likely to overheat…
cut 16 (08) “…retailers”
Two people have recently been burned in Louisiana when their vaping mods exploded.

The House has approved legislation that would prohibit cities from receiving state dollars for construction projects if they didn’t follow federal immigration policies. The measure could hurt Lafayette and New Orleans, which have been called Sanctuary cities. Denham Springs Representative Valarie Hodges, says cities should not work against federal agencies…
cut 7 (09) “…federal authorities”
Governor Edwards says he has concerns with the legislation.

Louisiana’s five uncommitted Marco Rubio delegates have announced that they will back the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump. Kirk Williamson is one of those and says the most important thing right now is party unity. He thinks one way to achieve that would be for Trump to choose Rubio as his running mate…
cut 4 (10) “….vice president”

A measure to legalize the sale of raw milk gets bottled up in a House committee. Ville Plate Senator Eric LaFleur is the author of the measure…
cut 12 (10) “…your neighbor”
The bill passed the Senate but failed to get out of the House Ag committee on an eight to seven vote. Opponents are concerned about illnesses from people drinking unpastuerized milk.

PM Newscall, May 5th, 2016

The five uncommitted Marco Rubio delegates in Louisiana have announced they will support Donald Trump, as he is now the presumptive Republican nominee. Don Molino has more…

CUT 1 (24)  “I’m Don Molino”

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A Senate approved bill to legalize the sale of raw milk was shot down in a House committee. Emelie Gunn has more…

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Louisiana’s five uncommitted Marco Rubio delegates have announced that they will back the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump. Kirk Williamson, a Louisiana delegate, says the delegates are following the voters’ lead.

CUT 3 (06)  “the fall”

Williamson says the most important thing right now is party unity. He thinks one way to achieve that would be for Trump to choose Rubio as his running mate.

CUT 4 (10)  “vice president”

Williamson says the delegates will rally behind the candidate who has the best chance of defeating the Democratic opponent in the general election. He says although all Republicans may not like Trump, it’s better than the alternative.

CUT 5 (08)  “nominee”

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A measure is making its way through the legislature that would prohibit Louisiana cities from receiving state dollars for construction projects if they don’t enforce federal immigration law. The bill is heading to the Senate after a lengthy debate on the House floor. Denham Springs Representative Valerie Hodges says sanctuary cities are a threat to national security.

CUT 6 (03) “that’s anarchy”

The bill could hurt Lafayette and New Orleans because they are considered sanctuary cities. New Orleans police has a policy in which they do not assist with federal immigration enforcement, and the Lafayette Sheriff’s Office says it won’t hold offenders for Immigration and Customs Enforcement without a court order. Hodges says cities should not work against federal agencies.

CUT 7 (09) “federal authorities”

But New Orleans Representative Walt Leger opposes the bill. He says it’s not the local governments place to have to do the federal government’s job.

CUT 8 (10) “immigration laws”

Under this proposal, the Attorney General would decide if a sanctuary city would be able to borrow state dollars for construction projects. Leger says this would hurt New Orleans if the city wanted to update the infrastructure at the port of New Orleans.

CUT 9 (11) “in infrastructure”

Governor John Bel Edwards says he has some concerns with the legislation as well.

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A bill to legalize the sale of raw milk died in a House committee today. State Health Officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry says pasteurizing milk kills the bacteria and removes the risk. He says federal government agencies agree that there are significant risks when it comes to drinking raw milk.

cut 10 (09)  “see deaths”

Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Mike Strain says there will continue to be outbreaks of disease if raw milk is legalized. He says raw milk is 150 times riskier to drink than pasteurized milk.

Cut 11 (10) “post contamination”

Sponsor of the bill, Ville Platte Sen. Eric LeFleur, says right now, people who want to drink raw milk have to buy it in other states or on the black market. He says this bill is about the freedom of choice and raw milk would not be sold in grocery stores.

cut 12 (10) “your neighbor”

Wendy Adams with the Libertarian party says she supports the legislation because this bill is about freedom and choice. She says no one is in any danger of walking into a supermarket and accidentally buying raw milk rather than pasteurized milk.

Cut 13 (10)  “your family”

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The State Fire Marshal has put out a warning about electronic cigarettes, after two people were recently burned in Louisiana when their vaporizing device exploded. Deputy Chief Brant Thompson says in both cases the batteries in the vaping mods overheated…

cut 14 (11)  “caught fire”

A Baton Rouge man suffered second and third-degree burns to his leg and hand after the battery in his device overheated, and a Houma man also suffered serious burns when his mod exploded. Thompson advises people to be careful when carrying batteries to make sure they don’t come in contact with other metal objects. He says it’s also important to make sure the batteries are in good condition.

cut 15 (11) “for use”

Thompson warns people against using cheap knock off batteries, as they may be more likely to overheat. He says use the right battery for your mod.

cut 16 (08) “retailers”

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13:30 Newscast, May 5th, 2016

A Senate approved bill to legalize the sale of raw milk was shot down in a House committee. Emelie Gunn has more…:
CUT 2 (31) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

Louisiana’s five uncommitted Marco Rubio delegates says they are supporting Donald Trump, as he’s the presumptive presidential nominee. Delegate Kirk Williamson says although all Republicans may not like Trump, it’s better than the alternative…:
CUT 5 (08) “nominee”

The State Fire Marshal has put out a warning about electronic cigarettes, after two people were recently burned in Louisiana when their vaporizing device exploded. Deputy Chief Brant Thompson says the battery was to blame in both cases…:
cut 14 (11) “caught fire”
A Baton Rouge man suffered second and third-degree burns to his leg and hand after the battery in his device overheated, and a Houma man also suffered serious burns when his mod exploded.

The body of a female found in the Bonnet Carre Spillway is believed to be the result of a homicide, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office. They say the victim was located in the spillway near Norco. She is described as an African American between 45-60 years of age, and it is believed she was in the water for 2-3 days. The Sheriff is asking for the public’s held in identifying this victim. Citizen’s do not have to give their name to Crimestoppers and could receive up to $2500 in reward money.

 

12:30 Newscast, May 5th, 2016

The five uncommitted Marco Rubio delegates in Louisiana will support Donald Trump, as he is now the presumptive Republican nominee. Don Molino has more…:
CUT 1 (24) “I’m Don Molino”

A student who was set to graduate from Destrehan High School next week was shot and killed Wednesday according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office. Spokesman Greg Champagne says it happened at a park in New Sarpy where there was a large gathering of people…:
CUt 1 (09) “in the head”
The victim is identified as Kendall Williams. The suspect, Javon Wells is charged with second degree murder.

A measure is making its way through the legislature that would prohibit Louisiana cities from receiving state dollars for construction projects if they don’t enforce federal immigration law. The bill is heading to the Senate after a lengthy debate on the House floor. Denham Springs Representative Valerie Hodges says sanctuary cities are a threat to national security…:
CUT 6 (03) “that’s anarchy”
New Orleans Representative Walt Leger opposes the bill. He says it’s not the local governments place to have to do the federal government’s job…:
CUT 8 (10) “immigration laws”
The House passed it on a 69-26 vote.

 

11:40 LRN Sportscast May 5

LSU Football Coach Les Miles appeared on the SEC teleconference today. Miles talked about two incoming freshmen who looked really good during spring practice…
cut 29 (26) “…will play”
Miles also confirmed that LSU plans to hold satellite camps in New Orleans and Shreveport.

A five-star quarterback has de-committed from Texas A-and-M. Tate Martell of Henderson, Nevada, announced on twitter that he has decided to reopen his recruiting process. Four-star wide receiver Mannie Neatherly decommitting.

In college baseball last night…Southeastern Louisiana thumped Jackson State 15-0. It’s the eighth shutout the Lions pitching staff has thrown this year. S-L-U’s team ERA is now 2.45. Louisiana Tech also won easily over ULM, beating the Warhawks 14-4. Braden Bristo had six strikeouts to improve his record to 4-5.