LRN Newscast 16:30 11-06-14

Right on the heels of Republicans gaining control of the US Senate, Senator David Vitter is slated to be the new chairman of the Small Business Committee…

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Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Deputies have arrested a Baton Rouge man for allegedly engaging in illegal sexual activity with a 14 year-old girl from Pontchatoula. Twenty-two-year-old Christopher Dwyer was arrested Wednesday, after the investigation showed the father of the victim finding Dwyer in an alleged illegal sexual activity with his daughter.

 

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Governor Bobby Jindal doesn’t want the Republican Party to waste the opportunity that’s in front of them now that the G-O-P has majority control of both the US House and Senate. Jindal says Republicans have had the majority before, and didn’t take advantage…

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Governor Jindal has already endorsed Congressman Bill Cassidy for the US Senate runoff race, but incumbent Senator Mary Landrieu says that may not help Cassidy. She says Jindal and Bill Cassidy are like two peas in a pod…

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The runoff election is December 6th.

 

 

LRN Sportscast 16:45 November 6

The Saints are on a two-game winning streak heading into Sunday’s game against San Francisco and there’s a feeling with Who Dat nation that the Black and Gold are headed in the right direction when it comes to getting back into the playoffs. But Coach Sean Payton says they need to win a few more games, before they can think about the postseason…
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The Saints game against San Francisco marks the start of a three-game homestand and an opportunity for the Black and Gold to get on a roll.

In tonight’s NFL game…expect former LSU Tiger Jeremy Hill to start at running back for the Bengals who host the Cleveland Browns. Hill rushed for 154 yards and two touchdowns in a victory over the Jaguars on Sunday.

The LSU Tigers are back on the practice field this afternoon getting ready for Alabama. The Crimson Tide’s biggest weapon on offense is Amari Cooper, who has 71 catches for 1,132 yards and nine touchdowns. Junior free safety Jalen Mills on the challenge of defending Cooper…
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Coach Les Miles told reporters last night there’s a chance Brandon Harris may play this Saturday, but the coach has said that before and the true freshman has seen very little playing time since his start at Auburn.

There’s a chance Ragin Cajuns running back Alonzo Harris will not be able to play this Saturday against New Mexico State. Harris was limited in the Cajuns last game against South Alabama.

Tonight, Grambling State seeks its seventh straight win when they visit Mississippi Valley State in a game that will be televised by ESPN-U.

LRN Newscast 15:30

Governor Bobby Jindal’s message to republicans in Washingon D-C, don’t waste the opportunity now that the G-O-P has control of the House and Senate.

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Meanwhile, today, the Senate Democrats’ campaign committee cancelled almost $2 million dollars in TV ad placement to help Senator Mary Landrieu’s campaign against Congressman Bill Cassidy. The committee says they still support Landrieu, but they will now evaluate their ad spending on a weekly basis.

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After Republicans gained control of the US Senate, a new opportunity presented itself to Louisiana Senator David Vitter. Vitter is slated to be the Chairman of the Small Business Committee when the new Senate convenes next year.

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Vitter has already announced he is a candidate for Louisiana Governor.

 

An Opelousas man has been arrested for bribery of voters for this past election. Opelousas Police began the investigation of 64 year-old Wilford Young during the early voting period, and it lasted through election day.

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That’s Opelousas Police Sgt. Jody White.

 

LRN Newcast 14:30 11-06-14

Opelousas Police has arrested a man accused of buying votes for certain candidates in the November 4th election. 64-year-old Wilfred Young is charged with bribery of voters.

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That’s Opelousas Police Sergeant Jody White, who says they are not sure if others are involved in scheme, but that investigation continues.

 

So what’s up with Governor Bobby Jindal’s recent weight gain? At least one report says it’s a move to to look more presidential. Jindal says it’s more closely related to the tailgate…

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He says he won’t announce his decision about running for President until next year.

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Coming on the heels, of Republican control of the Senate following the election, Louisiana Senator David Vitter is slated to be the Chairman of the Small Business Committee when a new Senate convenes next year. Although Vitter says he’s excited about taking over the chairmanship, he’s even more excited about the challenges ahead of him if he is elected governor …
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In the Louisiana Senate race run-off news, Governor Bobby Jindal has endorsed Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy. And with that announcement, Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu is calling Cassidy out for finding fault with other people’s records, but not his own…

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PM Newscall November 6, 2014

With Republicans gaining control of the US Senate, Louisiana Senator David Vitter is slated to be the new chairman of the Small Business Committee. Eric Gill has more…

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Governor Bobby Jindal’s message to republicans in Washingon D-C, don’t waste the opportunity now that the G-O-P has control of the House and Senate. Jeff Palermo has the story….

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The Opelousas Police Department has arrested a man accused of buying votes for certain candidates in the November 4th election. 64-year-old Wilfred Young is charged with bribery of voters. Sergeant Jody White says they received information during the early voting period that Young was soliciting votes…

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Authorities have not released the names of the candidates Young was trying to secure votes for. White says their investigation began during the early voting period and lasted through election day…

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He says it is unclear if Young acted alone or some candidates were involved in the scheme. White says two people have come forward, so far, and they’re still trying to determine exactly how many people were approached and how much money they were offered…

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With Republicans gaining control of the US Senate, a new opportunity presents itself to Louisiana Senator David Vitter. Vitter is slated to be the chairman of the Small Business Committee when the new Senate convenes next year. The senator says he’s excited about this opportunity…

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Vitter says one thing he will emphasize as chairman is the power and importance of our energy economy. He says the country would still be in a technical recession if not for the new energy jobs related to American natural gas and oil…

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Although Vitter says he’s excited about taking over the chairmanship, he’s even more excited about the challenges ahead of him if he is elected governor next year…

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Governor Bobby Jindal doesn’t want the republican party to waste the opportunity that’s in front of them now that the G-O-P has majority control of both the US House and Senate. Jindal says republicans have had the majority before, and didn’t take advantage of the opportunity…

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Jindal , says based on Tuesday’s election results, Americans want changes in Washington D-C and they hope republicans can provide bold ideas…

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Jindal is considering a run for President in 2016. The governor says a decision will be announced early next year. He was asked whether he’s gaining weight, as one report suggested, to make himself look more Presidential. Jindal blames any added weight on football season…

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Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu hopes Governor Bobby Jindal’s endorsement of Bill Cassidy will hurt the Republican in December’s US Senate runoff election. Landrieu says Cassidy and Jindal are two peas in a pod…

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Landrieu says she looks at Jindal’s endorsement as a black eye for the Cassidy campaign, based on how the governor has led the state….

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Landrieu says Cassidy has spent this campaign talking about other people’s records, but not his own. She claims Cassidy has side-stepped this issue thus far in the campaign…

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13:30 Newscast November 6th, 2014

With Republicans gaining control of the US Senate, Louisiana Senator David Vitter is slated to be the chairman of the Small Business Committee when Congress convenes next year. Bitter says one thing he will emphasize as chairman is the power and importance of our energy economy. He says the country would still be in a technical recession if not for the new energy jobs related to American natural gas and oil…:
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The senator says he’s excited about this opportunity.

The Opelousas Police Department has arrested a man accused of buying votes for certain candidates in the November 4th election. 64-year-old Wilfred Young is charged with bribery of voters. Sergeant Jody White says two people have come forward with tips and they’re still trying to determine exactly how many people were offered money for a vote…:
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Young is charged with felony bribery of voters.

Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu hopes Governor Bobby Jindal’s endorsement of Bill Cassidy will hurt the Republican in December’s US Senate runoff election. She says she looks at Jindal’s endorsement as a black eye for the Cassidy campaign, based on how the governor has led the state…:
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He says Cassidy has spent this campaign talking about other people’s records, but not his own.

Meanwhile Congressman Bill Cassidy has responded to Landrieu’s 6 debate challenge. He’s accepted an invite to debate the incumbent on December 1st, and says he’ll debate her as many other times as she brings Barack Obama to Louisiana.

12:30 Newscast November 6th, 2014

Governor Bobby Jindal is sending a message to the Republican party saying they shouldn’t waste the opportunity now that the GOP has control of both sides of Congress. He says based on Tuesday’s election results, Americans want changes in Washington D-C and they hope republicans can provide bold ideas…:
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Meanwhile Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu reacts to Jindal’s endorsement of US Senate Candidate Congressman Bill Cassidy in the runoff. She says she hopes it will hurt the Republican saying Cassidy and Jindal are two peas in a pod…:
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Today Cassidy announced he will debate Landrieu on December 1st.

With Republicans gaining control of the US Senate, Louisiana Senator David Vitter is slated to be the new chairman of the Small Business Committee. Eric Gill has more…:
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Nobody won last night’s Powerball jackpot so now the prize goes to an estimated $203 million dollars for Saturday’s drawing.

 

11:30 Newscast November 6th, 2014

With Republicans gaining control of the US Senate, a new opportunity presents itself to Louisiana Senator David Vitter. Vitter is slated to be the chairman of the Small Business Committee when the new Senate convenes next year. The senator says he’s excited about this opportunity…:
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Vitter says one thing he will emphasize as chairman is the power and importance of our energy economy.

Governor Bobby Jindal announces Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc will construct a new production facility in St. Charles Parish and upgrade their plant in Ascension Parish. He says the plant expansions represent a capital investment pf $66 million and will retain 55 jobs in Geismar wile creating 13 new direct jobs. LED estimates the project will result in an estimated 74 new indirect jobs.

Governor Bobby Jindal’s message to republicans in Washington D-C, don’t waste the opportunity now that the G-O-P has control of the House and Senate. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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Congressman and US Senate Candidate Bill Cassidy announces he will participate in a debate hosted by Raycom Media on December 1st. He also says he’ll participate in a debate every time Senator Mary Landrieu brings President Obama to Louisiana.

10:30 Newscast November 6th, 2014

Governor Bobby Jindal doesn’t want the republican party to waste the opportunity that’s in front of them now that the G-O-P has majority control of both the US House and Senate. Jindal says republicans have had the majority before, and didn’t take advantage of the opportunity…:
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Jindal also addressed the interest in his weight gain saying he’s been eating a lot of Governor’s Mansion cookies and yummy tailgating food.

The Opelousas Police Department has arrested a man accused of buying votes for certain candidates in the November 4th election. Sergeant Jody White says they got a tip 64-year-old Wilfred Young was soliciting votes so they launched an investigation..:
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White is charged with with bribery of voters: a felony.

Bayou Country Superfest announces the lineup for the 2015 shows. Scott Carwile reports…:
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Tuesday that Shreveport’s Moonbot Studios is once again a semifinalist in the animated short film about books category for “The Numberlys” — a story about the alphabet. Moonbot won the Oscar for “The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore” three years ago in the same category.

 

 

09:30 Newscast November 6, 2014

Governor Bobby Jindal announces his support for Republican Bill Cassidy in the US Senate run-off. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Authorities have made a second arrest in connection with a Port Allen homicide investigation. Port Allen Police say Ronald Nolan is charged with accessory charges in connection with the October 27th murder of Major Carter. 19-year-old Javonte Morgan was previously arrested on murder charges in this case. Police believe this shooting was drug related.

District 5 Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell won for this third term on election night this week. Campbell plans to continue to fight for Louisiana’s coast and fight lawmakers who strike down lawsuits against the oil and gas industries who he feels is responsible for the damage…

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Campbell is one of the last elected Democrats in the state.

The Opelousas Police Department has arrested a man accused of buying votes for certain candidates in the November 4th election. Sergeant Jody White says they received information during the early voting period that 64-year-old Wilfred Young was soliciting votes…

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Young is charged with bribery of voters.