The Louisiana Republican Party last night voted to endorse Attorney General Jeff Landry for governor eleven months before the election. Why…?

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State Police are investigating an officer-involved fatal shooting Sunday in Alexandria. LSP says a Rapides parish sheriff’s deputy shot a suspect and the person did not survive. The circumstances that led to the shooting have not been made public yet, as evidence is still being examined.

The Department of Children and Family Services is under fire again after news of another infant fentanyl overdose death.  Days before one-year-old J’ahrei Paul of Baton Rouge’s October 31st death, the agency received an anonymous report he was in possible danger. Reporters at a press conference this morning asked Secretary Marketa Garner Walters why they waited until Saturday to issue a press release…:

CUT 06(07)      “…when I can say them.”

It’s getting dark earlier now that we are back on Central Standard Time, and that can make driving home in the evening a little tricky. Louisiana Highway Safety Commission spokesman Mark Lambert says a study done several years ago by Stanford University suggests there is a real, measureable effect of time changes on motorists…:

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Baton Rouge Police are investigating the Monday night death of a 20-month-old boy from fentanyl in his system. Officials report little Jahrei Paul was rushed to a hospital, but didn’t survive. A blood test revealed fentanyl in his system. The circumstances under which the baby ingested the drug are under investigation.

The Powerball jackpot has grown to a record-high $1.6-billion for Saturday night’s drawing. A single winner selecting to take a lump-sum payment would collect about $782-million. Louisiana Lottery spokesman Dustin Annison says that kind of money is perhaps worth risking a few dollars on tickets. He says take comfort in knowing that money goes to worthy use…:

CUT 05(11)      “…education.”

Louisiana joined Powerball back in 1995. Since then we have had 17 jackpot winners; the last one in 2018.

The Louisiana State Police has graduated its first accelerated cadet class, which includes only former law enforcement officers. Sgt. Monroe Dillon says it’s a big day for State Police…:

CUT 06(08)      “…be awesome.”

Dillon says this class of 23 will bring LSP up to approximately 950 troopers. Each regional troop will get 2 or 3 new troopers. Another 65-cadet academy will begin in early 2023.

Don’t forget to set your clocks back an hour Saturday night as Central Daylight Time ends. And while it takes a few days to adjust to the time change Dr. Michelle Moore, Chief of Psychology at LSU Health New Orleans, says gaining daylight in the morning is usually a good thing…:

CUT 09(07)      “…during the morning.”

Rains moving through Louisiana should be ending in time for the LSU-Bama game in Tiger Stadium. However tailgating could be a soggy situation. Bring a poncho.

Northwest and north central Louisiana are under an enhanced risk for severe weather tonight and into the overnight hours. Matt Hemingway with the National Weather Service in Shreveport says a strong cold front will collide with warm air to create severe thunderstorms…:

CUT 12(06)      “…also tornadoes.”

He says straight-line winds of up to 80 miles per hour and hail as large as golf balls are possible. The bad weather should move on through the state by afternoon.

Don’t forget to set the clocks back one hour Saturday night, as Central Standard Time returns. No one likes time changes. Some prefer daylight time; some prefer standard. LSU psychologist Dr. Michelle Moore…:

CUT 11(08)      “…normally wake up.”

She says it’s all about your body’s circadian rhythms.

The drawing for Saturday’s Powerball Jackpot hits an all-time high at $1.6 billion, with a cash value of $782-million. Louisiana Lottery spokesman Dustin Annison says that is driving ticket sales. From August 1^st through to yesterday, over $25-million in tickets in Louisiana alone…:

CUT 04(08)      “…in Louisiana.”

It’s been since 2018 that anyone in Louisiana has scored a Powerball jackpot…so we’re due.

Rock and country legend Jerry Lee Lewis will be laid to rest tomorrow in his hometown of Ferriday, in Concordia Parish. He died last week at age 87. Memorial services are scheduled for 11 AM at Young’s Funeral Home, and will be streamed online at “MidSouth.tv”.

Heavy rains expected tomorrow across Louisiana should be clearing Baton Rouge in time for kickoff of the LSU – Alabama game. Kickoff is at 6 PM in Tiger Stadium.

The Powerball Jackpot skyrockets to its highest ever at $1.6 billion for Saturday’s drawing…:

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We set the clocks back Saturday, for the return of Central Standard Time. LSU Health psychologist Dr. Michelle Moore says, yes, it does mess with a lot of us…:

CUT 10(06)      “…comes in.”

A Louisiana legend will be laid to rest on Saturday as funeral services will be held for rock n roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis. The funeral will take place at Young’s Funeral Home at 11 A-M in Ferriday. Owner of Mid-South Broadcasting Jim Bob Allgood says there should be a big crowd to say goodbye to the man who’s been wowing audiences since he was 13…:

CUT 16(16)      “…on Saturday.”

State Police graduate 23 newly trained cadets, which should help with a manpower shortage. Trooper Sgt. Monroe Dillon says the accelerated cadet grads are not complete rookies, and they’ll be added to troops statewide to help the veterans…:

CUT 08(08)      “…the police.”

Another LSP academy of 65 cadets will start up in February.

More state troopers will soon be patrolling Louisiana, as the LSP graduated its first accelerated cadet class. LSP’s Sgt. Monroe Dillon says these 23 new cadets brings the total force to 950 officers. He says each individual troop will get 2 or 3 new troopers…:

CUT 07  (07)        “…they’re going.”

He says LSP is still over 200 troopers short of where they need to be.

There a risk of some possible severe weather moving through tonight and into tomorrow – especially in northern parishes.  What about the LSU –Bama game tomorrow night in Tiger Stadium? State Climatologist Barry Keim says it should have cleared off well before kickoff…:

CUT 14  (07)        “…with rain.”

The coroner in Baton Rouge says a 1 & 1/2-year-old boy died Monday night from fentanyl in his system. The baby boy was rushed to a hospital but did not survive. A blood test showed the drug. The coroner says the manner of the child’s death is still under investigation.

10th ranked LSU is a twelve-and-a-half point underdog on Saturday night against sixth ranked Alabama. Jeff Palermo reports the Fighting Tiger players are confident…:

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LSU Police in Baton Rouge arrest a man they say raped a female student at gunpoint last month. 26-year-old Coda Stovall reportedly met the victim on social media. They met up and once in her dorm room, he allegedly got forceful. His bond has been set at a quarter-million bucks. Stovall has an arrest record laden with drug and weapons charges.

The LSU AgCenter estimates the annual damage caused by feral hogs to Louisiana farming is 91-million dollars…:

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The state Department of Children and Family Services celebrated National Adoption Day today at the Governor’s Mansion; celebrating the 700 kids adopted by homes in the past year. DCFS Secretary Marketa Walters says the kids over 12 are hardest to find homes for…:

CUT 14(10)      “…their relatives.”

Excitement is building for Saturday’s rivalry match between LSU and Alabama, and Tigers gear is selling pretty briskly. Sarah Sanders owns the Purple & Gold Store in Baton Rouge and she says they have been plenty busy this week. Rain is predicted before kickoff, but Sanders isn’t worried…:

CUT 11(05)      “…team succeed.”

The game will be televised on ESPN.

How much do you think wild hogs cost Louisiana agriculture? Per year? In 2015 that was about $74-million annually. Now it’s at over $91-million. LSU AgCenter biologist Glen Gentry says feral pigs rut and root up millions in sugarcane, rice, corn, hay and soy…:

CUT 07(09)      “…way around.”

Hunters can only kill about half the hog population annually.

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services celebrated National Adoption Day this afternoon at the Governor’s Mansion. DCFS Secretary Market Walters says 55 young people between the ages of 13 and 17 were adopted from foster care during the past year…:

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A federal court has ruled conditions at a state prison in Homer are so harsh they violate the inmates’ constitutional rights…:

CUT 01(30)      “…Golsby.”

A Jennings teen is under arrest for making threats of violence against his high school last month. Jeff Davis Parish deputies say the boy left a note saying he’d “shoot up the school.” Meanwhile, a middle schooler was arrested in Lafayette for threatening to bomb his school. The boys in both cases are charged with Terrorizing.

A federal judge rules conditions at the David Wade Correctional Center in Claiborne Parish are so severe they violate the constitutional rights of inmates being held in solitary confinement. Melanie Bray brought suit against Wade Center on behalf of people held there. She says now that a judge has ruled on the evidence, the trial moves to the remedy phase in January, where both sides will present experts…:

CUT 05(09)      “…conditions there constitutional.”

Saturday in Baton Rouge, LSU vs Alabama. Perhaps the biggest, most anticipated game of the season. You can bet Tigers gear is selling fast. Sarah Sanders owns the Purple & Gold store. She says a head coach Brian Kelly fashion staple was a big seller…:

CUT 10(06)      “…their team.”

Alabama is a 12 point favorite for the game. Kickoff is Saturday at 6. The game will be on ESPN.

Data from the LSU AgCenter supports that feral hogs cost Louisiana farmers $91-million annually. LSU AgCenter animal scientist Glen Gentry says in 2015 the annual damage figure was $74-million…:

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To sugar cane alone…over $15-million a year.

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services celebrates National Adoption Day with its first in person celebration since the height of the pandemic. The event at the Governor’s Mansion today celebrated the many families who adopted 700 children and youth from foster care during the past year. DCFS Secretary Dr. Marketa Garner Walters…:

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Young adults who are already in the foster care system can elect to stay until they are 21 and get state help with education and job training.

Imagine being so concerned about possible violence at a high school football game you elect to forfeit the game. That’s what’s happened with Albany High’s upcoming game against Bogalusa…:

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47 Louisiana Methodist churches have elected to exit the United Methodist Church over the UMC’s advocating for gay ministers and same-sex marriages. The most recent is St. Timothy’s in Mandeville. 92-percent of its 6-thousand members voted to leave the UMC.

Governor John Bel Edwards calls for an investigation into the Ware Youth Center in Red River Parish after the New York Times reported rape allegations involving guards and dozens of suicide attempts by incarcerated youths. It’s one of a few NOT operated by the officer of Juvenile Justice. OJJ Assistant Secretary Nelson Gordon says he’s hopeful the Inspector General will conduct a thorough investigation that will provide the state with actions they should take…:

CUT 14(09)      “…their dignity.”

The New York Times story accuses guards of raping girls, using aggressive physical restraints and bribing kids with food if they assaulted other inmates.

Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says about 363-thousand Louisianans took part in Early Voting for next week’s midterms; about 55-thousand more than the last midterm in 2018. Ardoin says election is next Tuesday…:

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Louisiana’s early voting for the November 8^th election is over. Jeff Palermo has the totals…:

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Two former candidates for Governor are endorsing Attorney General Jeff Landry for Governor in 2023. Eddie Rispone and former Congressman Ralph Abraham want republicans to get behind Landry to avoid a bitter in-party fight like the two of them had in 2019, and led to a second term for Democrat John Bel Edwards.

Officials have broken ground on a new Biomedical Research and Innovation Park at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Once complete, the 60-thousand square foot facility will be an incubator for medical research and design. ULM President Ron Berry says it is expected to create 175 jobs, with a $30-million impact over five years…:

CUT 06(07)      “…our region.”

Officials expect construction to begin next summer and take 12 to 18 months.

Governor John Bel Edwards calls for an investigation into the Ware Youth Center in Red River Parish after the New York Times reported rape allegations involving guards and dozens of suicide attempts by incarcerated youth. Assistant Secretary of Juvenile Justice Nelson Gordon says the Inspector General be investigative lead…”

CUT 13(08)      “…being met.”