LRN Newscast 17:30 November 25

Governor-elect John Bel Edwards has launched OnwardLouisiana-dot-com to give Louisiana residents updates on his plans and give those interested in working for his administration a chance to express their interest in a position. Spokesperson for the Edwards transition team, Mary Patricia Wray, says they want the best and brightest on their team…
cut 9 (09) “team members”
She says resumes are already pouring in.

14 additional strip clubs across the state were cited for drug activity, prostitution, and lewd acts as part of the state Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control’s “Operation Trick or Treat” investigation. ATC Commissioner Troy Hebert says the latest results of this operation show that this is not an issue that’s isolated to the French Quarter…
CUT 5 (07) “addressing it”
Six of the establishments were issued emergency suspensions due to a threat to public safety.

Despite rumors that he could be fired soon after Saturday’s Texas A-and-M game, LSU Coach Les Miles says its business as usual as his team prepares for the Aggies. The coach was asked during the SEC Coaches teleconference if he felt this would be his last game at LSU…
cut 12 (12) “my view”
Miles has the highest winning percentage in school history.

Fake money used in movies is making its way across multiple parishes in southeast Louisiana. According to Morgan City Police. Sgt. Rick Hartley says the bills they’ve confiscated are obviously fake, marked with the phrase “Motion Picture Use Only.” But he says crooks will go into a dimly lit business in an effort to try to break the counterfeit bill for real money…
cut 7 (07) “little closer”
He says at this time, they’ve arrested one person.

LRN Sportscast 16:45 Nov 25

LSU Coach Les Miles says he spoke with athletic director Joe Alleva earlier this week, but didn’t say what they spoke about. There are rumors Miles will be fired as early as next week. The coach says the biggest thing on his mind is Saturday’s game against Texas A-and-M…
cut 14 (10) “….always done it”
LSU wide receiver Malchi Dupre says Miles has not gone into much detail about his future when he’s talked to the team…
cut 20 (17) “….can correct”
LSU will play the rest of the season without wide receiver Travin Dural as he’s out for the year with a torn hamstring. Miles says it will take three months for him to recover.

The Saints have returned to practice as they get ready for the stretch run of their season, which gets underway Sunday against Houston. Linebackers Hau’oli Kikaha and Ramon Humber have returned to practice on a limited basis. Running back Mark Ingram was also limited with a shoulder injury, while lienbackers David Hawthorne and Dannell Ellerbe and cornerbacks Keenan Lewis and Damian Swann all missed practiced.

And former LSU Tiger Matt Flynn, who is now a backup quarterback with the Saints, told reporters that it would be a mistake if LSU let Les Miles go.

The LSU men’s basketball team is back from a disappointing trip to Brooklyn, where they lost two games, one to Marquette and last night in overtime to North Carolina State. The Tigers are at Charleston on Monday.

Louisiana Tech is off to its best start since 1998 after beating Ohio State 82-74 on Tuesday. Alex Hamilton led the way with 24 points. Tech is back in action Friday against North Carolina Central.

Tonight in the NBA…the Pelicans begin a three-game road trip in Phoenix.

16:30 LRN Newscast November 25

Former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwars is in the hospital with a case of pneumonia. But his wife, Trina, says he’s feeling much better since they checked him in and they hope to be home in time for Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow. Edwards is 88-years-old and his last public appearance was Saturday as he was with Governor-elect John Bel Edwards on election night.

Speaking of John Bel Edwards, he’s launched a transition website, onward-louisiana-dot-com. Emelie Gunn has more on what it has to offer…
cut (31) “…reproting”

14 additional strip clubs across the state have been cited by the state Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control as part of their “Operation Trick or Treat” investigation. The 14 strip clubs were cited for drug activity, prostitution and lewd acts. Commissioner Troy Hebert says drug and prostitution activity at these establishments breeds other criminal activity…
cut 4 (07) “there’s pimps”
This crackdown comes weeks after 9 clubs were cited in the French Quarter in New Orleans.

Morgan City Police say fake money used in movies is making its way across multiple parishes in southeast Louisiana. Sgt. Rick Hartley says a few banks, bars, and convenience stores have reported to authorities they’ve received these counterfeit bills. He says at this time, they’ve arrested Vanisha August of Morgan City on one count of monetary instrument abuse…
cut 6 (10) “other subjects”
Hartley says the bills they’ve confiscated are obviously fake marked with the phrase “Motion Picture Use Only.”

15:30 LRN Newscast Nov 25

Governor elect John Bel Edwards launches a website that will provide updates to the public on his transition into the govenror’s office and it’s also a place where you can submit your resume, if you’re interested in working for his administration. Edwards’ spokesperson, Mary Patricia Wray, says even though the website launched just hours ago, the resumes are already pouring in…
cut 11 (11) “….the administration”
Edwards will be sworn into office on January 11th.

Will LSU Coach Les Miles have to update his resume after Saturday’s game against Texas A-and-M. The rumors are flying that he’ll be fired next week. Miles says the biggest thing on his mind is Saturday’s game against A-and-M….
cut 14 (10) “…always done it”
Alleva says has the team has a good a week of preparation despite all the noise about his future.

The state Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control has cited 14 additional strip clubs across the state as part of their “Operation Trick or Treat” investigation. Eric Gill reports…
cut 1 (28) “…I’m Eric Gill”

Multiple media outlets are reporting former governor Edwin Edwarse has been hospitalized with a case of pneumonia. But the 88-year-old is said to be feeling better and friends and family are hopeful the former four-term governor will be released soon. Edwards last public appearance was last Saturday as he was at John Bel Edwards election night headquarters.

14:30 Newscast November 25, 2015

Governor-elect John Bel Edwards has launched Onward-Louisiana-dot-com giving residents updates on his plans and those interested in working for his administration a chance to apply for a position. Spokesperson for the Edwards transition team Mary Patricia Wray says Edwards is making sure he keeps the promises he made during his campaign…

cut 10 (08) “to achieve”

She says they want the best and the brightest on their team.

Morgan City Police are saying fake money used in movies is making its way across multiple southeast Louisiana parishes. Sgt. Rick Hartley says you can purchase movie money on a number of websites, so it’s very easy to get your hands on this fake money.

cut 8 (09) “easily missed”

He says people often will go into a dimly lit business in an effort to try to break the counterfeit bill for real money.

LSU Coach Les Miles says its business as usual as his team prepares for Texas A&M, despite rumors he could be fired. Miles, who has the highest winning percentage in school history, says there’s no reason to defend himself to those who are deciding his future…

cut 13 (09) “not me”

Miles says his last conversation with athletic director Joe Alleva was on Sunday, but he didn’t say what was discussed.

The state Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control’s “Operation Trick or Treat” has cited 14 additional strip clubs across the state for illegal activities. This crackdown comes weeks after 9 clubs were cited in the French Quarter in New Orleans. ATC Commissioner Troy Hebert says these clubs were cited for several different reasons…

cut 3 (05) “with them”

Hebert says the latest results of this operation show that this is not an issue that’s isolated to the French Quarter.

LRN PM Newscall November 25

The state Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control has cited 14 additional strip clubs across the state as part of their “Operation Trick or Treat” investigation. Eric Gill reports…

CUT 1 (28)  “I’m Eric Gill”

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Governor-elect John Bel Edwards has launched his transition website, Onward-Louisiana-dot-com. Emelie Gunn has more on what it has to offer…

CUT 2 (31)  “I’m Emelie Gunn”

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The state Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control has cited 14 additional strip clubs across the state as part of their “Operation Trick or Treat” investigation. This crackdown comes weeks after 9 clubs were cited in the French Quarter in New Orleans. ATC Commissioner Troy Hebert says these clubs were cited for several different reasons…

CUT 3 (05)  “with them”

The 14 strip clubs were cited for drug activity, prostitution and lewd acts. Hebert says drug and prostitution activity at these establishments breeds other criminal activity…

CUT 4 (07)  “there’s pimps”

Six of the establishments were issued emergency suspensions due to a threat to public safety. Hebert says the latest results of this operation show that this is not an issue that’s isolated to the French Quarter…

CUT 5 (07)  “addressing it”

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Morgan City Police are saying fake money used in movies is making its way across multiple parishes in southeast Louisiana. Sgt. Rick Hartley says a few banks, bars and convenience stores have reported to authorities they’ve received these counterfeit bills. He says at this time, they’ve arrested Vanisha August of Morgan City on one count of monetary instrument abuse.

CUT 6 (10) “other subjects”

Hartley says the bills they’ve confiscated are obviously fake marked with the phrase “Motion Picture Use Only.” But he says often times people will go into a dimly lit business in an effort to try to break the counterfeit bill for real money.

CUT 7 (07)  “little closer”

Hartley says you can purchase movie money on a number of websites, so it’s very easy to get your hands on this fake money.

CUT 8 (09)  “easily missed”

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Governor-elect John Bel Edwards has launched Onward-Louisiana-dot-com (onwardlouisiana.com) to give the residents of Louisiana updates on his plans and give those interested in working for his administration a chance to express their interest in a positon. Spokesperson for the Edwards transition team Mary Patricia Wray says they want the best and the brightest on their team.

CUT 9 (09)  “team members”

Wray says so far no decisions have been made on cabinet and secretary members, but the team is working hard to ensure announcements are made soon. She says Edwards is making sure he keeps the promises he made during his campaign.

cut 10 (08)  “to achieve”

Wray says even though the website launched just hours ago, the resumes are already pouring in.

Cut 11 (11) “the administration”

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Despite rumors that he could be fired soon after Saturday’s Texas A-and-M game, LSU Coach Les Miles says its business as usual as his team prepares for the Aggies. The coach was asked during the SEC Coaches teleconference if he felt this would be his last game at LSU…

cut 12 (12)  “my view”

Numerous media reports say Miles could be dismissed sometime after Saturday’s game. Miles, who has the highest winning percentage in school history, says there’s no reason to defend himself to those who are deciding his future…

cut 13 (09)  “not me”

Miles says his last conversation with athletic director Joe Alleva was on Sunday, but he didn’t say what was discussed. The coach says the biggest thing on his mind is Saturday’s game against A-and-M…

cut 14 (10)  “always done it” 

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13:30 Newscast November 25, 2015

Governor-elect John Bel Edwards has launched his transition website, Onward-Louisiana-dot-com. Emelie Gunn has more on what it has to offer…

cut 2 (31) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Ponchatoula woman after she allegedly shot her boyfriend with an assault rifle. They say 32-year-old Winter Flowers picked up the gun after an argument with 38-year-old Monroe Meyers. When Meyers rushed her, she became frightened and pulled the trigger shooting Meyers in the stomach. Meyers is in critical condition. Flowers is charged with second degree aggravated battery.

14 additional strip clubs across the state were cited for drug activity, prostitution, and lewd acts as part of the state Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control’s “Operation Trick or Treat” investigation. ATC Commissioner Troy Hebert says the latest results of this operation show that this is not an issue that’s isolated to the French Quarter…

CUT 5 (07) “addressing it”

Six of the establishments were issued emergency suspensions due to a threat to public safety.

Despite rumors that he could be fired soon after Saturday’s Texas A-and-M game, LSU Coach Les Miles says its business as usual as his team prepares for the Aggies. The coach was asked during the SEC Coaches teleconference if he felt this would be his last game at LSU…

cut 12 (12) “my view”

Miles has the highest winning percentage in school history.

12:30 Newscast November 25, 2015

Governor-elect John Bel Edwards has launched OnwardLouisiana-dot-com to give Louisiana residents updates on his plans and give those interested in working for his administration a chance to express their interest in a position. Spokesperson for the Edwards transition team, Mary Patricia Wray, says they want the best and brightest on their team…

cut 9 (09) “team members”

She says resumes are already pouring in.

14 additional strip clubs across the state have been cited by the state Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control as part of their “Operation Trick or Treat” investigation. The 14 strip clubs were cited for drug activity, prostitution and lewd acts. Hebert says drug and prostitution activity at these establishments breeds other criminal activity…

cut 4 (07) “there’s pimps”

This crackdown comes weeks after 9 clubs were cited in the French Quarter in New Orleans.

Fake money used in movies is making its way across multiple parishes in southeast Louisiana according to Morgan City Police. Sgt. Rick Hartley says the bills they’ve confiscated are obviously fake marked with the phrase “Motion Picture Use Only.” But he says often times people will go into a dimly lit business in an effort to try to break the counterfeit bill for real money…

cut 7 (07) “little closer”

He says at this time, they’ve arrested Vanisha August of Morgan City on one count of monetary instrument abuse. Other arrests could be forthcoming.

The price of gas continues to fall in Louisiana as we head into the Thanksgiving holiday. The average price for a gallon of regular is $1.86, 7 cents lower than a week ago.

LRN Sportscast 11:40 November 25

LSU Coach Les Miles said on today’s SEC teleconference that he will not look to defend or a make a case for himself as speculation continues to grow that he will be fired sometime after the Tigers play their final regular season game on Saturday against A-and-M. LSU wide receiver Malachi Dupre says the rumors swirling about Miles’ future with the program has not been a distraction. But he says better play on the field would help in the argument to keep Miles employed at LSU…
cut 19 (20) “…of that”
Miles has confirmed that junior wide receiver Travin Dural is done for the season after tearing his hamstring while trying to catch a touchdown pass against Ole Miss. Recovery time is three months. Dural is eligible to enter the NFL draft.

Louisiana Tech and Southern Miss face off on Saturday in Ruston and the winner will advance to the Conference USA Championship game. Southern Miss leads Conference USA in total defense and they are second in scoring defense, allowing 22 points a contest. Bulldogs Quarterback Jeff Driskel doesn’t see any weaknesses with the Golden Eagles defense…
cut 17 (15) “…down to”

11:30 Newscast November 25, 2015

The state Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control has cited 14 additional strip clubs across the state as part of their “Operation Trick or Treat” investigation. This crackdown comes weeks after 9 clubs were cited in the French Quarter in New Orleans. ATC Commissioner Troy Hebert says these clubs were cited for several different reasons…

cut 03 (05) “with them”

Six of the establishments were issued emergency suspensions due to a threat to public safety.

Governor-elect John Bel Edwards has launched a website to not only provide residents with updates on transition activities, but serve as a contact point for people interested in serving in his administration. The site, OnwardLouisiana-dot-com, contains a form potential job seekers can fill out for a variety of politically appointed positions in the governor’s office and state agencies. They say additional application steps may be required.

Morgan City Police are saying fake money used in movies is making its way across multiple parishes in southeast Louisiana. Sgt. Rick Hartley says a few banks, bars, and convenience stores have reported to authorities they’ve received these counterfeit bills. He says at this time, they’ve arrested Vanisha August of Morgan City on one count of monetary instrument abuse…

cut 6 (10) “other subjects”

Hartley says the bills they’ve confiscated are obviously fake marked with the phrase “Motion Picture Use Only.”

Attorneys for Margaret Sanchez, one of the two people accused in the 2012 death of a Bourbon Street stripper, is asking for her trial to be moved. They claim media coverage on the murder and dismemberment of 22-year-old Jaren Lockhart would corrupt jury selection for her trial, scheduled to begin December 7th. Sanchez is charged with second degree murder in connection to Lockhart’s death. In June, Sanchez’s accomplice, Terry Speaks, was found guilty of second degree murder.