07.21.16
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LRN AM NEWSCALL JULY 22

The Lafayette theater shooting that claimed the lives of two women and injured nine others, happened one year ago Saturday. Michelle Southern reports on how the community is doing today…:

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The AG’s office urges caution when donating to charities in lieu of the officers killed in the ambush in Baton Rouge. Emelie Gunn has more…

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The first of three funerals for the fallen Baton Rouge officers is today. Halen Doughty has more…

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Today is the first of three funerals that will be held for the fallen Baton Rouge officers. The memorial at the gas station where Sunday’s tragedy took place has grown tremendously, as mourners have placed flowers, balloons, and cards at that location. Chris Brown put three crosses he built in front of the memorial. He says it’s a token from his family to theirs.

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Elizabeth Kasulaitis (Kass-uh-light-us)  lives near the scene of the shooting. She says it’s heartbreaking this tragedy happened to the ones who serve and protect us.

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Lacey Rogers brought flowers to lay at the tribute. She she’s touched to see how much the memorial has grown over the past week. She hopes this will bring the community together.

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Funeral services for Matthew Gerald is today. Deputy Brad Garafola will be laid to rest on Saturday and Baton Rouge police officer Montrell Jackson’s services will be Monday. Officer Chris Wallace from Canton, Ohio, came to Baton Rouge to take part in all three funerals and is glad to see the community support for the men in blue.

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Tomorrow it’ll be one year since a man opened fire during a showing of a movie at a Lafayette theater, killing two people and injuring nine others. Joey Durel was the mayor on July 23rd, 2015. He’s called the shooting a tragic anomaly, but it never meant that Lafayette and Acadiana are not safe communities…:

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Durel said they couldn’t have moved on as easily if it weren’t for the love and support from people throughout the state, and the nation. He says one of the things that sticks out in his mind the most was a statement from an officer the next day who said, “All around the country people are throwing bricks at police, and here they are throwing food to us”…:

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Durel said, as Baton Rouge is dealing with the horrible tragedy of the police ambush by someone who was from out of state, he’s constantly reminded of the outpouring of support from the community to cops and first responders. He says when the shooting happened, the response from Louisianians was similar to what we see after hurricanes…:

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The Attorney General’s Office urges consumers to be cautious when making donations in wake of the Baton Rouge shootings. Amanda Larkins with the A-G’s office says they want to make sure contributions truly go to the families of the law enforcement officers and actually reach those they intend to help.

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Larkins says don’t assume that charity posts on social media are legitimate. She warns consumers to make sure you do your research before sending any money.

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Larkins says to make sure an organization is legitimate you can check with the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance or Charity Watch. She says the Attorney General has also done homework on the groups raising money.

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State Police have made an arrest in the fatal hit and run crash that killed a skateboarder near the Southeastern Louisiana campus. Trooper Dustin Dwight says 37-year-old Vincent Young of Natalbany has been booked into jail…

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Young faces several charges including Felony Hit and Run. The incident happened in May on University Avenue in Hammond. Dwight says they believe Young’s vehicle was the second one that hit 26-year-old Erin Gerhard of Independence…

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Dwight says the investigation continues as they are still looking for the first vehicle that hit Gerhard on the night of May 11th…

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07.21.16
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17:30 LRN Newscast July 21st

The viewing for police officer Matthew Gerald is underway at a Baton Rouge funeral home. He is one of three law enforcement officers who was gunned down on Sunday.

A former Texas police officer arrived in Baton Rouge today with custom made caskets for the law enforcement officers who were killed…
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There was a huge send-off today for Deputy Bruce Simmons who was wounded in the ambush. He was released from a Baton Rouge hospital after undergoing at least two surgeries.

Verbal jabs are already flying in the race for the 2nd Congressional district, which stretches from New Orleans to Baton Rouge. Democratic incumbent Cedric Richmond criticized Holden for being absent during what has been a difficult two weeks for the city of Baton Rouge. But Holden says he’s been active behind the scenes…
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There are 21 individuals who have their eyes set on becoming Louisiana’s next US Senator. That’s how many people have qualified for the seat that will be vacated by David Vitter. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says with this many people in the race, anything is possible when voters go to the polls in November…
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The final day to qualify for the US Senate race or one of the six Congressional races is Friday.

07.21.16
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16:45 LRN Sportscast

The NBA has moved the 2017 All- Star game from Charlotte, North Carolina and New Orleans has reportedly emerged as a favorite to host the game in February. The league is unhappy the North Carolina legislature passed a law that’s considered anti-L-G-B-T. The NBA says they will announce a new location for the 2017 All-Star game in the coming weeks.

The Pelicans finally announced their free agent signings today. Solomon Hill, E’Twaun Moore and Langston Galloway are the players added to the roster.

The media has picked Louisiana Tech to finish second in Conference USA’s West division. Southern Miss is the preseason favorite to win the West, followed by Tech, Rice and UTEP. Middle Tennessee is the media’s favorite in the East.

Appalachian State has been picked to win the Sun Belt, based on a vote of the league’s coaches. UL Lafayette is expected to finish in fifth place, ULM in last.

LHSAA President Vic Bonnaffee says Monday’s special meeting of the association’s executive committee is a chance for executive director Eddie Bonine to explain the controversial statement he made at the NFHS convention, where he referred to high school sports in Louisiana as a proverbial dumpster fire, because of the public-private school split playoff format. There’s been reports the executive committee may seek to buy out the remaining years of Bonine’s contract, but Bonnaffee says he’s not sure if a motion can be made at the meeting to buyout Bonine’s contract…
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Bonnaffee says Bonine recently received a postive evaluation from the committee.

With the Big 12 looking at expansion, Tulane athletic director Troy Dannen says they would be interested in joining the league.

07.21.16
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16:30 LRN Newscast July 21st

A former Texas law enforcement officer is donating custom made caskets to the three officers who lost their lives in Sunday’s ambush in Baton Rouge. Trey Ganem is the owner of Trey Ganem Designs and he says he decided to make the caskets after watching a video featuring one of the fallen officers, Montrell Jackson…
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Ganem says they also incorporated something unique about each officer on the caskets. The viewing for fallen Baton Rouge Police officer Matthew Gerald is tonight until 9:00.

There is good news when it comes to one of the officers that was injured in Sunday’s attack. Deputy Bruce Simmons was released from a Baton Rouge hospital today. Video shows the hospital staff and fellow deputies giving Simmons an emotional send-off as he returns home to continue his recovery.

Democratic Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden says he’s running for Congress in the 2nd district because he’s unhappy with the performance of Democratic incumbent Cedric Richmond. The district runs from New Orleans to Baton Rouge. Richmond says Baton Rouge needs its mayor tending to the business of the city, not running for Congress…
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Holden is serving out the final year of his term and he is term-limited.

Heat indicies hit well over 100-degrees in some parts of the state today, so the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is urging everyone to take caution. GOHSEP Director Jim Waskom …
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This hot and humid weather is expected to continue through the weekend.

07.21.16
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15:30 LRN Newscast July 21

As temperatures continue to rise across the state, the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is urging people to be cautious. GOHSEP Director Jim Waskom says forecasters predict this pattern to carry on into the fall as a heat dome is covering a large part of the country. He wants to remind drivers to look before you lock.

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Waskom says we’re expected to see temperatures reach the high 90s and even into the 100s.

A former Texas law enforcement law officer made three custom caskets to donate to the fallen Baton Rouge police officers. Trey Ganem says he will have a full police escort to each funeral home as he delivers the three caskets.

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Ganem says he incorporated something unique about each officer on to each casket

A state record was set at the Secretary of State’s office during the first day of qualifying, as 52 people entered one of the federal races. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says open seats for high office always draw large fields. But he says it could be voter frustration as well that’s embodied by the Trump movement.

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Two Democratic candidates in the 2nd Congressional District race are already making verbal jabs at each other. Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden is criticizing incumbent Congressman Cedric Richmond for not doing enough in the Capital City following both the Alton Sterling shooting and the ambush on police.

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But Richmond says Holden is the one who has been missing in action. He says it’s not fair to the citizens of Baton Rouge for Holden to run because the city needs a full time mayor

07.21.16
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14:30 Newscast July 21,2016

A former Texas police officer has custom made caskets for the three law enforcement officers who were killed in Sunday’s attack in Baton Rouge. Michelle Southern has more…
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One of the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Deputies injured in the ambush was released from the hospital today. Deputy Bruce Simmons suffered injuries to his shoulder and arm after being shot by gunman, Gavin Long, on Sunday. Simmons underwent two surgeries at Baton Rouge General. Deputy Nicholas Tullier is still in critical condition and is being treated for gunshot wounds to the head and torso.

 

Verbal attacks are already being made in the race for the 2nd congressional district seat, featuring Democrats US Rep. Cedric Richmond and Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden. Richmond says it’s not fair to Baton Rouge that Holden is entering the race because the Capital City needs a leader during these tough times. He says he welcomes Holden to the race, but he needs to resign as mayor.
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But Holden defended his absence by saying he has been in confidential briefings and has been very active behind the scenes.

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Holden is criticizing Richmond for not speaking out and taking part in the recovery of Baton Rouge after all the recent violence the city has seen.

07.21.16
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LRN PM Newscall July 21st

The 2nd Congressional District race is already heating up, as verbal blows were exchanged between the candidates at qualifying. Halen Doughty has more…

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A former Texas police officer has custom made caskets for the three law enforcement officers who were killed in Sunday’s attack in Baton Rouge. Michelle Southern has more…

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Verbal jabs have been thrown in the 2nd Congressional District race that features two Democrats, US Representative Cedric Richmond and challenger Kip Holden. Holden has served as the mayor of Baton Rouge since 2005 and is term-limited. Holden is criticizing Richmond for not taking part in the discussions and recovery in the Capital City following both the Alton Sterling shooting and the ambush on police.

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The 2nd Congressional district covers New Orleans, parts of the River Parishes and a portion of Baton Rouge. But Richmond says Holden is the one who has been missing in action.

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Holden defended his absence saying he has been in confidential briefings and says he’s been very active behind the scenes.

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Richmond says Holden entering the race is not fair to the Baton Rouge community because during these tough times, the city needs its leader. He says he welcomes Holden to the race, but he needs to resign as mayor.

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Very hot temperatures are expected this week, so the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is urging everyone to take caution. GOHSEP Director Jim Waskom says it’s very important to drink lots of water and take frequent breaks in the shade…

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Waskom says we’re expected to see temperatures reach the high 90s and even into the 100s. He says it’s important to monitor friends and loved ones who are homebound during this extreme heat.

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Waskom says forecasters predict this pattern to carry on into the fall as a heat dome is covering a large part of the country. He wants to remind drivers to look before you lock.

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A state record was set at the Secretary of State’s office during the first day of qualifying, as 52 people entered one of the federal races. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says open seats for high office always draw large fields. But he says it could be voter frustration as well that’s embodied by the Trump movement.

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Dubos says it’s rare to have an open senate seat and two open Congressional seats in Louisiana. Qualifying ends Friday, and Dubos says we could see even more people join the race between now and then.

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17 individuals have signed up for the state’s senate race. Dubos says it’s likely there will be a republican and a democrat who make the runoff. But he says with this many people, anything is possible.

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A former Texas law enforcement officer is donating custom made caskets to the three officers who lost their lives in Sunday’s ambush in Baton Rouge. Trey Ganem is the owner of Trey Ganem Designs says he decided to make the caskets after watching a video featuring one of the fallen officers, Montrell Jackson.

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Ganem says they also incorporated something unique about each officer on to the different caskets, one includes the Superman shield. He says he gets very emotional when designing each casket.

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Ganem says he will have a full police escort to each funeral home as he delivers the three caskets to the funeral homes.

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07.21.16
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13:30 Newscast, July 21st, 2016

A man in Texas who makes custom caskets, has designed and donated his work to the families of the three police officers killed in an ambush in Baton Rouge. Trey Ganem is also a former law enforcement officer, and said he gets very emotional when designing each casket…:
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He says each one features something unique about each officer like a Superman shield.

Louisiana is in the grip of more sweltering heat this week, and state officials are urging residents to be careful outdoors these days. GOHSEP Director Jim Waskom says monitor friends and loved ones who are home bound during this extreme heat…:
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Qualifying for the fall elections in Louisiana has seen record numbers. Never before have 52 people signed up for a federal election in one day over a three day qualifying period in the state. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says, with 17 candidates in the race for US Senate, anything is possible…:
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Qualifying ends tomorrow.

Rumors are swirling the LHSAA executive committee is seeking to buyout or terminate the contract of executive director Eddie Bonine. LHSAA President Vic Bonnafee says Bonine received a positive evaluation a couple of months ago from the executive committee, but…:
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Members weren’t happy about comments Bonine made about high school sports in Louisiana and a special meeting Monday is called to allow him to explain.

 

07.21.16
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12:30 LRN Newscast July 21

A record 52 people in one day qualified in one of Louisiana’s federal elections. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says it’s rare to have an open senate seat and two open Congressional seats in Louisiana. Qualifying ends Friday, and Dubos says we could see even more people join the race between now and then.

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17 individuals have signed up for the state’s senate race.

A former Texas law enforcement officer is donating custom made caskets to the three officers who lost their lives in Sunday’s ambush in Baton Rouge. Trey Ganem is the owner of Trey Ganem Designs says he decided to make the caskets after watching a video featuring one of the fallen officers, Montrell Jackson.

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Ganem says they also incorporated something unique about each officer on the caskets

Verbal jabs are already being exchanged between two 2nd Congressional District Democratic candidates, Congressman Cedric Richmond and challenger Baton Rouge mayor Kip Holden. Holden is criticizing Richmond for not taking part in the discussions or the recovery in the Capital City following both the Alton Sterling shooting and the ambush on police.

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But Richmond says Holden is the one who has been missing in action.

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Here’s today’s commodities…

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07.21.16
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11:40 LRN Sportscast July 21st

A special meeting of the LHSAA executive committee is set for Monday and there’s speculation that committee members will seek to buyout executive director Eddie Bonine from his contract. Bonine is expected to discuss a report he presented to the NFHS convention last month, where he described high school sports in Louisiana as a “dumpster fire” because of the growing split of public and private schools. LHSAA President Vic Bonnaffee admits that statement rubbed some committee members the wrong way…
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Bonnafee says he’s not sure if a motion can be made at the meeting to buyout Bonine’s contract.

The Pelicans have officially announced the free agent signings of Solomon Hill, E’Twaun Moore and Langston Galloway. Galloway, who is from Baton Rouge, averaged eight points a game last year with the Knicks. Hill has averaged six points a game in his career with the Pacers and Moore averaged 8 points and shot 45-percent from three-point range with the Chicago Bulls last season.

With the Big 12 looking at expansion, Tulane athletic director Troy Dannen says they would be interested in joining the league. It’s not clear if the Big 12 is interested. Some of the rumored schools include Houston, Connecticut, Central Florida and Cincinnati.

Earlier this week former Ragin Cajuns standout Charles Tillman announced his retirement from the NFL and it didn’t take long for him to find a new job. Fox Sports has announced that the ex-cornerback will be an analyst on Fox NFL Kickoff which airs on Sunday mornings during the NFL season.