9:30 LRN Newscast Nov 5

Baton Rouge Police are investigating the Monday night death of a 20-month-old boy from fentanyl in his system. Officials says Jahrei Paul was rushed to a hospital but didn’t survive. The case remains under investigation and DCFS released a statement that they are deeply grieved over the loss of the child and Louisiana law prevents them from commenting on the case.

The Powerball Jackpot skyrockets to its highest ever at $1.6 billion for tonight’s drawing.

Cut 1 (30)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

 

 

Funeral services for rock n roll legend and Ferriday native get underway at 11 am in Jerry Lee Lewis’ hometown. The Killer died a week ago Friday at the age of 87.

As a front makes its way through the state this morning bringing us plenty of much-needed rain, there are also six college football games in Louisiana today, with the big one taking place at 6 PM in Tiger Stadium between LSU and Alabama. State Climatologist Barry Keim says most of the severe stuff should be done early afternoon…

Cut 14 (07)  “..with rain” 

We set the clocks back tonight, for the return of Central Standard Time. LSU Health New Orleans psychologist Dr. Michelle Moore says while some love the change it does mess with a lot of us…:

CUT 10(06)      “…comes in.”

At 2AM Sunday morning time instantly returns to 1 AM so enjoy that extra hour and don’t forget to check your Powerball Numbers before you go to bed also.