According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, since abortion clinics closed permanently in Louisiana the number of online purchases of abortion pills from addresses in the state have increased by 170 percent. New Orleans Democrat State Representative Aimee Freeman says she’s not surprised.

Cut 4 (09) “…online.”
The Louisiana Right to Life says it’s dangerous to terminate a pregnancy through an abortion pill.
68 out of approximately 400 United Methodist churches in the Louisiana Conference of the United Methodist Church say they are leaving over same sex marriage and LGBTQ clergy. A new bishop is being brought in to try to heal divisions. Bishop Dee Williamston says she is in favor of inclusion at the church’s table

Cut 7 (06) “…God’s children.”
Passenger rail service could be coming to Northeast Louisiana as soon as 2025. A conference held last week in Monroe discussed launching a study of implementing the service. Southern Rail Commission chairman Knox Ross says it’s an idea people have asked for and been working toward for 25 years. He says the proposal is to split the existing New Orleans-to-Washington DC route at Meridian, Mississippi…:

Cut 10 (11) “…to Dallas/Fort Worth.”
Ross says the study should get underway soon, and should not take long to complete.
Who would have thought that LSU would be in contention to win an SEC title less than a year after Brian Kelly was named the head coach of the Tigers? But that’s the situation facing the Bayou Bengals after their dramatic 32-31 overtime win over Alabama on Saturday. Kelly’s team could win the SEC west this Saturday with a win over Arkansas and an Ole Miss loss…
cut 15 (10) “….Arkansas next”
Kick-off at Arkansas is at 11 AM.

Funeral services are underway in Ferriday for rock n roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis. The funeral is taking place at Young’s Funeral Home and 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.”

The service is being streamed on mid-south-dot-tv.

Don’t forget to set the clocks back one hour tonight as we return to Standard Time. No one likes time changes some prefer extra daylight in the morning others in the evening LSU Health New Orleans psychologist Dr. Michelle Moore…:

CUT 11(08)      “…normally wake up.”

State Police graduate 23 newly trained cadets Friday, 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.”

The drawing for tonight’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 6th through to Thursday 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.

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.

Chances are you are waking up to the sound of rain this morning in the Bayou State as a front stretching from southwest Louisiana all the way up to Michigan makes its way eastward through the Central Time Zone. That front is also bringing wind and some heavy thunderstorms so remain weather aware today and keep that umbrella handy.

Speaking of the Central Time Zone…. (Turn Back Time – Cher) well tonight you can, you’ll want to set you clocks back an hour before you go to bed tonight as Day Light Saving officially ends at 2AM Sunday and we return to standard time. 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 can improve your mood and…

Cut 9 (07)  “…during the morning.”

On the downside, if you’re used to having extra daylight at the end of the day the time change is a disappointment.

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 Spokesperson Dustin Annison says the current multi-state Powerball Jackpot has been growing since August 6^th

Cut 3 (06) “…in history.” 

A Louisiana legend will be laid to rest today 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 one of the three cousins of Ferriday is one of the speakers

Cut 15 (12) “…Clyde Ray Webber”

The funeral services will be streamed on mid-south-dot-tv. The Killer died last Friday at the age of 87.

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.