LRN Newscast 17:30 Oct 27

The ad wars have erupted in Lousiaina’s governor’s race. Democrat John Bel Edwards has a new TV ad that tells viewers Republican David Vitter only offers deception and hypocrisy. The Republican Governor’s Association released a spot that calls Edwards just another Obama liberal. UL Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross says a negative tone has already been set in this race…
cut 10 (07) “…of voters”

Authorities in Tangipahoa Parish say a 14-year-old has been arrested after allegedly making an online threat against Hammond Schools…
cut 13 (10) “…go tomorrow”
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards says the suspect was taken into custody around 9AM.

In the November 21st runoff election, voters will decide who will become the next Lt. Governor between Democrat Kip Holden and Republican Billy Nungesser. Eric Gill reports…
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Slidell police say they are trying to determine who killed a family dog by placing a bag around its head. The deceased canine was found inside a home and it appears someone broke into the residence to kill the dog. Authorities say the homeowner recently received social media threats from an individual and had his property vandalized prior to the dog’s death.

LRN Sportscast 16:45 October 27

A new NBA season has arrived and there’s excitement around the Pelicans. New Orleans made the playoffs last year and there’s hope the team will continue to get better. Jake Madison, who writes for the blog site, Bourbon Street Shots, says the Western Conference will be difficult again this year, but New Orleans has one of the best players in the game in Anthony Davis, who has added some muscle to help his ability to score down low…
cut 18 (20) “…the past”
The Pelicans season begins at Golden State against the Warriors, who will get their NBA championship rings prior to the 9:30 tip-off.

LSU’s Leonard Fournette has landed on the cover of ESPN the Magazine.

The Saints were off today, they return to the practice field tomorrow as they’ll get ready for Eli Manning and the New York Giants.

UL Lafayette quarterback Jalen Nixon is the Louisiana Sports Writers Association Offensive Player of the Week. Nixon had a career-high 201 yards rushing and 253 yards passing in a loss to Arkansas State last week. Nixon and the Cajuns host ULM this Saturday. The Warhawks have lost five in a row.

Sterlington has moved into the Top 10 of the Louisiana Sports Writers assocation Class Two-A football rankings. Notre Dame of Crowley remains ranked number one followed by Many. In Five-A, Rummel remains ranked number one. In Four-A, Neville is the top team, 3-A, University High has the top ranking and the best team in One-A is St. Mary’s.

Two Northwestern State players, Jalan West and Zeek Woodley, were named to the Southland Conference preseason men’s basketball team. . Southeastern’s Zay Jackson and McNeese State’s Craig McFerrin were named to the second team.

16:30 Newscast, October 27th, 2015

Get ready to see a bunch of TV ads in the governor’s race. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
CUT 2 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

The US Guard says they are investigating a report of a debris field off the coast of Mississippi in connection with a missing aircraft which is believed to have a Louisiana man on board. They say there were three people on the plane which has not been on radar since 12:30 Monday. The Coast Guard was notified last night and several agencies are assisting in the search. The flight reportedly first picked up a man in Ruston.

A teen from Hammond has been arrested for allegeldy posting a cartoon on online last night which was threatening to area schools. Cops say the image depicted a character with a gun saying if would be best if you don’t go to school in Hammond the next day. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards says there was no credibility to the threat and the teen is charged with terrorizing…:
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He says the FBI was first alerted about the online threat.

The heavy rainfall and strong winds we saw this past weekend has created some headaches for sugarcane farmers as they harvest their crop. LSU Ag Center sugarcane specialist, Kenneth Gravois, says the wet harvesting conditions make it more difficult and costly for the farmers and also slick roads cause problems as the crops head to the mills…:
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15:30 Newscast, October 27th, 2015

The Louisiana governor’s November 21st runoff has already started getting nasty just a few days after the primary. Republican David Vitter is tying Democrat John Bel Edwards to President Obama’s policies and Edwards is running spots calling Vitter dishonest. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says not only will the two candidates be throwing barbs at each other with commercials, so will outside groups, which could make it tough on TV viewers…:
cut 12 (05) “or shower”
He says the negativity is in full swing.

In addition to the governor’s race, also going into a runoff are the Lt. Governor’s and Attorney General’s races. Four of 39 Senate seats are still racing and so are 15 of the 105 seats in the lower chamber.

The State Office of Alcohol Tobacco Control and State Police say a major strip club undercover operation on Bourbon Street has resulted in 5 establishments losing their liquor licenses.

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of a 14-year-old in the case of the social media threats made last night against Hammond area schools. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards says the juvenile posted a cartoon character holding a gun saying it would be best if you don’t go to school in Hammond tomorrow, allegedly. Edwards says they believe he had no intention to carry out the threat…:
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The teen is charged with terrorizing.

The News Star is reporting that a local businessman was one of the passengers on the plane that went missing off the Mississippi Gulf Coast on Monday. The report indicates Gerald Miletello of RMR Mechanical out of West Monroe, was picked up in Ruston before the aircraft headed south. The U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday afternoon the search is considered an active rescue mission.

 

14:30 Newscast, October 27th, 2015

A nasty governor’s race was expected leading up to the November 21st runoff and it’s already begun. Politico reports Republican David Vitter is running an ad which says Democrat John Bel Edwards wants to release thousands drug dealers and criminals from prison. UL Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross expects Vitter to run an aggressive campaign…:
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Edwards new TV ad that tells viewers that Vitter only offers deception and hypocrisy.

The Louisiana Alcohol and Tobacco Control issued emergency suspensions of five strip clubs on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter after they discovered prostitution and drug activity. They say the action follows a month-long investigation called Operation Trick or Treat. State Police assisted in the investigation and uncovered prostitution, drugs, and lewd and improper acts at the strip clubs. They say at least 7 other businesses are facing charges.

In the November 21st runoff election, voters will decide who will become the next Lt. Governor. The election pits Democrat Kip Holden against Republican Billy Nungesser. Holden, who took first place in the primary, says although this is your standard Republican versus Democrat runoff election, old style party politics will not work here…:
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Nungesser, the former Plaquemines Parish president, says he has a passion and work ethic that set him apart and plans on spreading that message…
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The Attorney General’s race is also going to a runoff.

The Hammond Police Department says they’ve arrested a 14-year-old juvenile in connection with the threats made over social media last night against Hammond area schools. The charge is terrorizing.

 

LRN PM Newscall Oct 27

In the November 21st runoff election, voters will decide who will become the next Lt. Governor between Democrat Kip Holden and Republican Billy Nungesser. Eric Gill reports…

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Get ready to see a bunch of TV ads in the governor’s race. Jeff Palermo has the story…

CUT 2 (30)  “I’m Jeff Palermo”

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In the November 21st runoff election, voters will decide who will become the next Lt. Governor. The election pits Democrat Kip Holden against Republican Billy Nungesser. Holden says his accomplishments as Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish are examples of what he could do for the state as Lt. Governor…

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Holden took first place in the primary with 33-percent of the vote closely followed by Nungesser’s 30-percent. He says he will continue to travel the state to spread his message. Holden says, although this is your standard Republican versus Democrat runoff election, old style party politics will not work here…

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Nungesser says he’s put 75,000 miles on his truck meeting voters across the state during this campaign and doesn’t plan on slowing down now. Nungesser says he has a passion and work ethic that sets him apart and plans on spreading that message…

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Nungesser is a former two-term President of Plaquemines Parish. He says tourism promotion should be expanded to include hunting and fishing, among other events. Nungesser says tourism professionals from across the state should have their concerns addressed…

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The heavy rainfall and strong winds this past weekend have created headaches for sugarcane farmers as they harvest their crop. LSU Ag Center sugarcane specialist, Kenneth Gravois, says the wet harvesting conditions make it more difficult and costly for the farmers. And he says moving the crop to the mills creates problems on the roads too…

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Gravois says sugarcane farmers are equipped to handle the wet conditions in the field, but its still has a negative financial impact for producers…

CUT 8 (10)  “to the mill”

Gravois says sugarcane farmers were enjoying ideal harvesting conditions, until this past weekend, which saw some areas get 10 inches of rain.  He says there will be some losses because the cane was knocked down by the wind and rain, but hopefully the rest of the harvest will go smoothly…

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The ad wars have erupted in Lousiaina’s governor’s race. Democrat John Bel Edwards has a new TV ad that tells viewers Republican David Vitter only offers deception and hypocrisy. The Republican Governor’s Association released a spot that calls Edwards just another Obama liberal. UL Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross says a negative tone has already been set in this race

cut 10 (07)  “of voters”

Politico is reporting that Vitter’s latest ad also links Edwards to Obama and makes the claim the state lawmaker wants to release thousands drug dealers and criminals from prison. Cross expects Vitter to run an aggressive campaign….

Cut 11 (08)  “reputation”

Cross says not only will the two candidates be throwing barbs at each other with commercials, so will outside groups, which could make it tough on TV viewers…

cut 12 (06)  “or shower”

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Authorities in Tangipahoa Parish say a 14-year-old has been arrested after allegedly making an online threat against Hammond Schools early this morning. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards says the suspect was taken into custody around 9AM. Edwards says the FBI was first alerted about the online threat…

cut 13 (10)  “go tomorrow”

He says the specific threat was a posting of a cartoon character holding a gun saying it would be best if you don’t go to school in Hammond tomorrow. Edwards says, looking at this young person’s history, they believe he had no intention to carry out the threat…

cut 14 (10) “too late” 

He says while they’re confident the student would not have carried out the threat, there is no way of knowing that on the front end of the investigation. Edwards says the juvenile is charged with terrorizing…

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13:30 Newscast, October 27th, 2015

Get ready to see a bunch of TV ads in the governor’s race. Jeff Palermo has the story..:
CUT 2 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

Secretary of State Tom Schedler says only 39% of voters in Louisiana turned in a ballot for the primary Saturday and he hopes to see much more show up for the November election. He says there are another 153 races to be decided statewide in addition to the headliners of governor, Lt. Governor and Attorney General. Early voting begins November 7th.

Authorities in Tangipahoa Parish say a 14-year-old has been arrested after allegedly making an online threat against Hammond Schools early this morning. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards says the suspect was taken into custody around 9AM. Edwards says the FBI was first alerted about the online threat…:
cut 13 (10) “go tomorrow”
He says the juvenile is charged with terrorizing.

The heavy rainfall and strong winds this past weekend have created headaches for sugarcane farmers as they harvest their crop. LSU Ag Center sugarcane specialist, Kenneth Gravois, says there will be some losses because the cane was knocked down by the wind and rain, but hopefully the rest of the harvest will go smoothly…
CUT 9 (10) “losses are”

 

 

12:30 Newscast, October 27th, 2015

The ad wars have erupted in Louisiana’s governor’s race. Democrat John Bel Edwards has a new TV ad that tells viewers Republican David Vitter only offers deception and hypocrisy. The Republican Governor’s Association released a spot that calls Edwards just another Obama liberal. UL Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross says a negative tone has already been set in this race..:
cut 10 (07) “of voters”
He says Vitter will run an aggressive campaign against Edwards trying to do anything he can to damage his reputation.

We’re expected to get more information today from state officials about what they call a major strip club undercover bust on Bourbon Street. The Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control say the month long “Operation Trick or Treat” will reveal specific names and charges against numerous strip clubs, including drugs, prostitution and lewd and immoral acts.

In the November 21st runoff election, voters will decide who will become the next Lt. Governor between Democrat Kip Holden and Republican Billy Nungesser. Eric Gill reports..:
CUT 1 (27) “I’m Eric Gill”

The Hammond Police Department says they’ve arrested a 14-year-old boy into the case of alleged threats made against area schools on social media last night. Authorities insinuate the action was likely a “prank.” The charge is terrorizing.

 

11:30 Newscast, October 27th, 2015

In the November 21st runoff election, voters will decide who will become the next Lt. Governor. The election pits Democrat Kip Holden against Republican Billy Nungesser. Holden says his accomplishments as Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish are examples of what he could do for the state as Lt. Governor…:
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Nungesser, the former President of Plaquemines Parish, says the Lt. Governor’s promotes tourism which he would expand to include hunting and fishing. He says the people of Sportsman’s Paradise should have their concerns addressed…:
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Early voting begins November 7th.

According to the Tangipahoa Parish School System website, an arrest has been made in the case of the threats against Hammond area schools last night via social media. It indicates the juvenile confessed to posting the threatening message. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Deputies and Hammond Police conducted a sweep of various campuses this morning but they say no contraband was found. School officials say normal activities may resume.

The massive amounts of rainfall we’ve had in Louisiana over the past several days has been hurting the sugarcane industry as farmers harvest their crop. LSU Ag Center sugarcane specialist, Kenneth Gravois, says sugarcane farmers are equipped to handle the wet conditions in the field, but its still has a negative financial impact for producers…:
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Gravois says sugarcane farmers were enjoying ideal harvesting conditions, until this past weekend, which saw some areas get 10 inches of rain.

 

LRN Sportscast 11:40 October 27

The opening night of the NBA season has arrived. The Pelicans begin the season tonight in Golden State against the defending champion Warriors. The Pelicans will start the year without their top two centers Omar Asik, who has a calf strain, and Alexis Ajinca, who has a hamstring injury. Swingman Quincy Pondexter won’t return until November and point guard Tyreke Evans recently had knee surgery. Jake Madison is with Bourbon Street Shots and he says the Pels will definitely miss Evans, who is coming off a good season…
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Pelicans made the playoffs last season as the eighth seed and were swept by Golden State in the first round. Tip-off is at 9:30.

LSU’s showdown with Alabama will be a night game. Kick-off in Tuscaloosa has been set for seven PM and CBS will televise the game. The Crimson Tide has won four straight.

After a rough start to the season, the Saints are now 3-and-4 and they have a chance to get over the .500 mark as the next two games are at home. This Sunday, New Orleans hosts the Giants, who are 4-and-3 after beating Dallas. The Saints Cam Jordan is one guy that’s playing at a high level, he has five sacks in the last two games.

In college sports….Judy MacLeod has been named the new commissioner of Conference USA. She becomes the first female commissioner of a FBS conference.

UL Lafayette quarterback Jalen Nixon is the Louisiana Sports Writers Association Offensive Player of the Week. Nixon had a career-high 201 yards rushing and 253 yards passing in a loss to Arkansas State last week. Nixon and the Cajuns host ULM this Saturday. The Warhawks have lost five in a row.

And Sterlington has moved into the Top 10 of the Louisiana Sports Writers assocation Class Two-A football rankings. Notre Dame of Crowley remains ranked number one followed by Many.