09:30 Newscall, November 7th, 2015

Two men have been arrested in the case of the 6-year-old child who was fatally shot multiple times when State Police say Marksville City Marshals fired upon the vehicle he was in. Col Mike Edmonson says Norris Greenhouse Jr. and Derrick Stafford were booked on charges of second-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder. Edmonson says the incident was caught on video…:
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The little boy, Jeremy Mardis, will be laid to rest in Mississippi tomorrow evening. His father, Chris Few, remains hospialized.

Early voting lines are starting to stack up this morning as folks cast their ballot for the November 21st runoff election. You can early vote today through November 14th, with the exception of Sunday and Veterans Day, between 8:30am and 6pm. You can get ballot information online at GeauxVote.com.

Sports bars across the state will be filled with fans cheering for the Tigers during the LSU-Alabama game tonight. Emelie Gunn has more..:
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And during the game tonight, Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Bel Edwards’ campaign says they will air an ad which targets his Republican challenger, David Vitter, on the US Senator’s prostitution scandal. The Edwards spot compares the Amite state lawmaker’s former military experience with Vitter. It says Edwards “answered our country’s call,” and Vitter they say “answered a prostitute’s call.”

08:30 Newscast, November 7th, 2015

State Police Col Mike Edmonson announces two arrests have been made in the case of the 6-year-old child who was gunned down in a vehicle allegedly by City Marshals in Marksville on November 3rd…:
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Both Greenhouse and Stafford were booked on charges of second-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder in the death of the child, Jeremy Mardis, and injuring of his father, Chris Few. The investigation is ongoing.

Early voting for the November 21st runoff is underway. Polls will be open from 8:30AM to 6:00PM through November 14th — but closed tomorrow and also Wednesday in observation of Veterans Day. The marquee races on the ballot are for Governor, Lt. Governor, and Attorney General.

In the governor’s race, Democrat John Bel Edwards’ campaign said this ad will debut tonight during the L-S-U—Alabama game…
cut 30 (03) “…over patriots”
The ad accuses Republican David Vitter of taking a call from a prostitute instead of casting a vote that honored soldiers who were killed in the line of duty. Vitter has said his family and supporters have moved on from his prostitution scandal.

The Giant Omelette Festival takes place in the Vermilion Parish town of Abbeville today. Eric Gill reports..:
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07:30 Sportscast, November 7th, 2015

It’s gameday. No. 2 LSU and No. 4 Alabama will face off today in a much anticipated SEC Showdown in Tuscaloosa. The Tigers are looking to keep its perfect season intact and Coach Les Miles wants his players to leave it all on the field…:
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Kickoff is at 7pm and will be televised on CBS.

McNeese State can clinch a Southland Conference Championship tonight when they host Sam Houston State at 6 PM in Cowboys Stadium. The Cowboys are 7-0 against league opponents, while the Bearkats are 5-and-1 and they rank second in the nation in both total offense and scoring offense.

Louisiana Tech will host North Texas for homecoming on this afternoon. The Bulldogs are seeking their ninth straight win at home. The Mean Green spoiled Tech’s homecoming celebration in 2013 as they beat the Bulldogs 28-13.

In the Sun Belt…UL Lafayette is at Georgia State. The Panthers are 2-and-5 on the season, but their quarterback Nick Arbuckle threw for 390 yards and two touchdowns last week in a loss to Arkansas State. The Cajuns are expected to play two quarterbacks today, Brooks Haack and Jalen Nixon.

ULM, who nearly beat the Cajuns last weekend, is at Troy.

The Saints have a good chance at picking up their fourth win in a row on tomorrow when they host Tennessee. The Titans are 1-and-6 and have announced that Marcus Mariota will start against New Orleans. Mariota missed the last two games with a sprained MCL in his left knee.

The New Orleans Pelicans fell 121-115 to the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night at the Smoothie King Center.

 

LRN Newscast 17:30 November 6

In the governor’s race, Democrat John Bel Edwards’ campaign said this ad will debut tomorrow night during the L-S-U—Alabama game…
cut 30 (03) “…over patriots”
The ad accuses Republican David Vitter of taking a call from a prostitute instead of casting a vote that honored soldiers who were killed in the line of duty. Vitter has said his family and supporters have moved on from his prostitution scandal.

Early voting for the November 21st runoff election begins Saturday.

Louisiana Oil and Gas Association President Don Briggs is not surprised President Barack Obama said no to a proposal to build the Keystone Pipeline. Briggs says the oil pipeline that would stretch from Canada to Texas would be a boost to energy production efforts in Louisiana…:
CUT 13 (05) “export it”
Mr. Obama says the pipeline undercuts efforts to fight climate change. Briggs hopes the next President will look at approving the project.

Authorities say the four officers involved in the shooting death of a six-year-old boy in Marksville have been placed on administrative leave. They have also been identified, three of them work for the Marksville City Police Department, and the fourth was a marshal for the Alexandria City Office. State Police continue to investigate why city marshal deputies opened fire on a vehicle, killing six-year-old Jeremy Mardis.

The State Department of Health and Hospitals says over 11-hundred businesses, schools and colleges have received a special designation to show they support healthy living. They are called “Well Spots” and DHH Assistant Secretary JT Lane says that means there’s a conscious effort to help people lead healthier lifestyles…:
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He says increasing the number of Well Spots allows people to live a longer, healthier life.

LRN sportscast 16:45 November 6

The big game is almost here between LSU and Alabama. The Tigers are seeking to snap a four-game losing streak to the Crimson Tide. Senior safety Jalen Mills says it would mean a lot to the seniors if they can get a win in Tuscaloosa…
cut 19 (11) “…will be big”
Kick-off on Saturday is at 7 PM. ESPN College Gameday is on the Alabama campus for the big game.

McNeese State can clinch a Southland Conference Championship on Saturday night when they host Sam Houston State at 6 PM in Cowboys Stadium. The Cowboys are 7-0 against league opponents, while the Bearkats are 5-and-1 and they rank second in the nation in both total offense and scoring offense. McNeese leads the league in total defense and scoring defense.

Louisiana Tech will host North Texas for homecoming on Saturday afternoon. The Bulldogs are seeking their ninth straight win at home. The Mean Green spoiled Tech’s homecoming celebration in 2013 as they beat the Bulldogs 28-13.

In the Sun Belt…UL Lafayette is at Georgia State. The Panthers are 2-and-5 on the season, but their quarterback Nick Arbuckle threw for 390 yards and two touchdowns last week in a loss to Arkansas State. The Cajuns are expected to play two quarterbacks on Saturday, Brooks Haack and Jalen Nixon.

ULM, who nearly beat the Cajuns last weekend, is at Troy.

The Saints have a good chance at picking up their fourth win in a row on Sunday when they host Tennessee. The Titans are 1-and-6 and have announced that Marcus Mariota will start against New Orleans. Mariota missed the last two games with a sprained MCL in his left knee.

16:30 Newscast, November 6th, 2015

Louisiana Oil and Gas Association President Don Briggs reacts to President Barack Obama’s rejection of a proposal to build the Keystone Pipeline. He says he’s not surprised but it would have created millions of jobs and they plan to push for the Canada-to-Texas project with the next President…:
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The Giant Omelette Festival takes place in the Vermilion Parish town of Abbeville tomorrow. Eric Gill reports..:
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The LSU Tigers traveled to Alabama today, the day before they play the Crimson Tide tomorrow night in Tuscaloosa. For those of us staying at home for the game, bars and restaurants are excited about getting our business tomorrow. Co-founder of the Walk-On’s chain Brandon Landry says people arrive several hours before kickoff and don’t leave their table…:
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He says their phones have been ringing off the hook with people asking how early they should get there so that they have a table.

The State Department of Health and Hospitals says over 11-hundred businesses, schools and colleges have been designated as Well Spots — areas that have committed to healthy living. D-H-H Assistant Secretary JT Lane says, they don’t pay places to do this, but is good for the state economically anyway..:
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15:30 Newscast, November 6th, 2015

Louisiana Oil and Gas Association President Don Briggs is not surprised President Barack Obama said no to a proposal to build the Keystone Pipeline. But he says he’s disappointed because it would have been a big asset to energy production efforts in Louisiana…:
CUT 13 (05) “export it”
The decision ends a seven-year debate over the Canada-to-Texas project that energy advocates said would create thousands of jobs and lower gas prices. Mr. Obama said the pipeline would undercut efforts to fight climate change.

Funeral arrangements have been set for the six-year-old boy who died Tuesday night when City Marshals in Marksville shot at his father’s vehicle following a pursuit. Little Jeremy Mardis will be laid to rest Sunday evening in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. State Police Col Mike Edmonson said Thursday that they still hadn’t been able to speak with the City Marshals involved and the investigation is continuing.

The biggest chunk of mud in Louisiana’s gubernatorial runoff, has been slung. A day before early voting, Democrat John Bel Edwards releases an ad accusing Republican David Vitter of answering a prostitute’s call before skipping a vote honoring soldiers. The spot says Edwards answers America’s call having served as a Ranger in the 82nd Airborne Division.

The Tigers flew out of Baton Rouge today to Alabama in advance of the highly anticipated Tigers Tide game tomorrow night in Tuscaloosa. There are many LSU fans headed to the game but the ones staying home will be packing sports bars. Co-founder of the Walk-On’s chain Brandon Landry says obviously they want LSU to win, but it’s also great for business because when people are happy, they’re out eating and drinking…:
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LRN PM Newscall November 6

If you’re looking for some fun his weekend, you may want to head to the Vermilion Parish town of Abbeville for its annual Giant Omelette Celebration. Eric Gill reports…

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Sports bars across the state will be filled with fans cheering for the Tigers during the LSU-Alabama game. Emelie Gunn has more….

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This weekend the Vermilion Parish town of Abbeville will hold its annual Giant Omelette Celebration. One of the organizers, Liz Broussard, says the event began 31 years ago after a group from Abbeville attended an omelet celebration in France and decided to do their own. She says the celebration started out as a small affair…

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The festival kicks off Saturday and includes arts and crafts, live music, an antique car show, egg tossing contests and more, culminating in the serving of the giant omelet Sunday afternoon. Broussard says the omelet will include 5,031 eggs and other delicious ingredients…

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Admission to the celebration is free and the 12 foot omelet is served to the public free of charge. Broussard says over the course of 31 years, the Giant Omelette Celebration has gained some notoriety…

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The State Department of Health and Hospitals says over 11-hundred businesses, schools and colleges have received a special designation to show that they support healthy living. They have been designated as a “Well Spot” and D-H-H Assistant Secretary JT Lane says that means they’ve made a conscious effort to help people lead healthier lifestyles.

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Lane says Louisiana has such a rich culture and by increasing these “Well Spots” we’re allowing people to live longer to enjoy the beauty of our state. He says for a business to be designated they are proactively banning smoking or providing incentives for healthier behaviors.

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Lane says this is a volunteer program with no monetary reward. But he says there is a financial impact because we’re paying for our bad habits today with increased healthcare premiums and treatment for preventable illnesses.

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Sports bars around the state will be packed for the big game between LSU and Alabama on Saturday night. Co-founder of the Walk-On’s chain Brandon Landry says he expects his establishments to be filled several hours before the game starts.

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Landry says in the past for big games like this, he’s seen fans get there two to three hours before kickoff to pre-game. He says whenever LSU plays it’s great for business except tables don’t turn as usual.

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Landry says obviously they want LSU to win, but it’s also great for business because when people are happy, they’re out eating and drinking.

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Louisiana Oil and Gas Association President Don Briggs is not surprised  President Barack Obama said no to a proposal to build the Keystone Pipeline. Obama’s decision ended a seven-year debate over the Canada-to-Texas project that energy advocates said would create thousands of jobs and lower gas prices. Briggs says the President has never liked the idea of this pipeline

cut 12 (07)  “at all”

Environmental groups applaud the President’s decision as they had concerns for the communities along the pipeline’s route. Mr. Obama also said the pipeline would undercut efforts to fight climate change. Briggs says the pipeline would have been a big asset to energy production efforts in Louisiana…

cut 13 (05)  “export it”

Briggs says energy groups will push for the pipeline again after a new President is elected…

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14:30 Newscast, November 6th, 2015

Louisiana Oil and Gas Association President Don Briggs is not surprised President Barack Obama said no to a proposal to build the Keystone Pipeline. Obama’s decision ended a seven-year debate over the project that energy advocates said would create thousands of jobs and lower gas prices. Briggs says the President has never liked the idea of this pipeline..:
CUT 12 (07) “at all”
Environmental groups applaud the President.

The State Department of Health and Hospitals says over 11-hundred businesses, schools and colleges have received a special designation to show that they support healthy living. D-H-H Assistant Secretary JT Lane says designated businesses are proactively doing things like banning smoking or providing incentives for healthier behaviors…:
CUT 7 (10) “and country”

Sports bars across the state will be filled with fans cheering for the Tigers during the LSU-Alabama game. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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The November 21st runoff election is the Saturday before Thanksgiving and a lot of people are going to be out of town, so officials are urging you to consider early voting which begins tomorrow. You can cast your ballot between 8:30AM to 6:00PM through November 14th, but early voting locations are closed Sunday and Veterans Day. You can find a sample ballot at GeauxVote.com.

 

13:30 Newscast, November 6th, 2015

Sports bars around the state will be packed for the big game between LSU and Alabama tomorrow. Co-founder of the Walk On’s chain Brandon Landry says he expects his establishments to be packed several hours before the game starts…:
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The 7pm SEC Showdown will be televised on CBS.

The popular Giant Omelette Celebration takes place in Vermilion Parish this weekend. One of the organizers, Liz Broussard, says the event began 31 years ago in Abbeville. She says the omelet will include 5,031 eggs and other delicious ingredients…:
CUT 4 (08) “have Tabasco”
The celebration kicks off tomorrow and there is no admission and the 12 foot omelet is served to the public free of charge.

Early voting for the runoff election kicks off statewide Saturday. The marquee races on the ballot are for Governor, Lt. Governor, and Attorney General. But Secretary of State Tom Schedler says there are other races on the ballot that still need to be decided…
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Early voting locations will be open from 8:30AM to 6:00PM through November 14th with the exception of Sunday and Wednesday.

The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is urging Louisiana residents to be prepared for possible severe weather this weekend. The National Weather Service indicates much of the state is under a marginal risk of severe weather as a cold front enters the region. Forecasters are concerned about flooding as this will be at least the third episode of massive rain fall over the last month.