There were no power winners this weekend so tonights Powerball jackpot is $1.04 billion. Louisiana Lottery Spokesperson Dustin Annison…

Cut 6 (11) “…one million.”

Tonight’s jackpot cash value is $478 million. Tickets must be purchased by 9 p.m. to qualify for tonight’s drawing.

Fall is finally here but Sunday’s high reached into the 90s. State Climatologist Barry Keim says you’ll definitely feel a chill in the air.

Cut 5 (06) “ …finally arrives.”  

Lows on Saturday will be in the lower 60s and upper 50s.

30-year-old Zachary Faulk of Merryville has been arrested for allegedly starting a fire on his property on August 17^th. Commissioner Mike Strain…

Cut 9 (11) “…several days.” 

Faulk was arrested in connection to was adjacent to and part of the Tiger Island Fire, but the big battle was to save the town of Merryville. He faces one count of negligent burning and one count of violating the state burn ban.

Saints fans suffered a disappointing loss over the weekend. On Sunday, Saints failed to score a touchdown in a 26-9 defeat to Tampa Bay. New Orleans has scored 21 or fewer points in ten consecutive games. Quarterback Derek Carr threw for only 127 yards in yesterday’s loss…

Cut 12 (08) “..right now” 

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Enforcement Division has arrested 30-year-old Zachary Faulk of Merryville. Commissioner Mike Strain says Faulk allegedly started a fire on his property on August 17^th and the blaze was adjacent to and part of the Tiger Island Fire, but the big battle was to save the town of Merryville…

Cut 10 (10) “…court of law.”

He faces one count of negligent burning and one count of violating the state burn ban.

It’s officially fall but it still feels like summer in Louisiana. But State Climatologist Barry Keim says we should start to see autumn-like temperatures going into the weekend. Usually by mid-September, we would have experienced our first drop in temperatures signifying that autumn has arrived.

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There are a lot of questions about the Saints’ offense after they failed to score a touchdown in a 26-9 loss to Tampa Bay…

Cut 2 (31)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo”  

Tonight’s Powerball jackpot is a staggering $1.04 billion, the fourth-largest jackpot in the history of the game. Louisiana Lottery Spokesperson Dustin Annison says to play responsibly.

Cut 8 (09) “..to win.”

Tickets must be purchased by 9 p.m. for tonight’s drawing.

There were no winners in Saturday night’s Powerball jackpot so tonight’s drawing is valued at $1.04 billion. Lottery Spokesperson Dustin Annison says players can win prizes from the lottery without matching all six numbers.

Cut 7 (12) “…your numbers.” 

The cash value of tonight’s jackpot is $478 million, making it the fourth-largest jackpot in the history of the game

Investigators with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Enforcement Division have arrested 30-year-old Zachary Faulk of Merryville. Commissioner Mike Strain says Faulk faces one count of negligent burning and one count of violating the state burn ban after he allegedly started a fire on his property on August 17th…

Cut 9 (11) “…several days.” 

Faulk surrendered himself on September 25^th to the Beauregard Parish Jail. (Bond was set at $50,00)

After one of the most oppressive summers on record, fall-like temperatures are on the horizon, just a little later than normal. Brooke Thorington has more.

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It’s officially fall but it sure still feels like summer in Louisiana. Highs Sunday reached into the 90s, but State Climatologist Barry Keim says we should start to see autumn-like temperatures this weekend.

Cut 3 (12) “…taste of fall.”

He says the fall-like weather is arriving late for Louisiana, usually by mid-September we would have experienced our first drop in temperatures signifying that autumn has arrived.

And now that it’s October we’ve entered the final two months of the 2023 hurricane season and so far, it’s been a quiet one for Louisiana. But state Keim says we are not out of the woods yet…

Cut 12 (07) “…major hurricane.” 
This year there have been 18 named storms, which means it has been an above-average season.

Tonight’s Powerball jackpot is a staggering $1.04 billion with a cash value of $478 million, making it the fourth largest in the game’s history. Lottery Spokesperson Dustin Annison says sales normally pick up when there’s a jackpot of this size because of people’s curiosity and excitement.

Cut 6 (11) “…one million.”

After more than three decades in the making, the Louisiana Civil Rights Museum opens Sunday inside the New Orleans Convention Center. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says the exhibit will be the first in the state honoring heroes of the Civil Rights Movement and the ‘dream cube’ will certainly bring the wow factor to the museum.

Cut 9 (12)  “…were there.”

The two-million-dollar exhibit is five thousand square feet.

We are nearing the end of this year’s hurricane season. State Climatologist Barry Keim says while we are in the home stretch, on average October does not lack tropical activity

 Cut 11 (10) “…of October.”

In 1985 Hurricane Juan made landfall near Morgan City on October 29.

The Louisiana Civil Rights Museum will officially open on Sunday inside the Ernest Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says the museum is part of a continued effort to educate visitors about Louisiana’s place in the Civil Rights Movement and the real-life activists like Leona Tate…

Cut 7 (13) “…on forever.”

The five thousand-square-foot exhibit includes information about lunch counter sit-ins, Southern University students marching to the Capitol in 1960, swim-ins leading to the desegregation of public pools, and more. Nungessor says the museum serves as a way to learn about the past.

Amendment 3 on the October 14^th ballot would increase the percentage of state surplus dollars to pay off state retirement debt of $ 17 billion. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 3 (30) …I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Homeowners in the Bayou State will be able to apply for grants of up to $10 thousand grant through the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program to assist with their roofs starting today at noon. Residents will have to meet certain requirements. The grants will be available on a first come-first served basis.

Early voting for the October 14th election is underway and the ballot features four constitutional amendments. Amendment 3 requires lawmakers to use 25 percent of any state surplus to pay state retirement debt. President of the Public Affairs and Research Council Steven Procopio…

Cut 13 (08) “…around 2029,”

The four major retirement systems have a combined $17 billion gap between how much they need to pay in benefits and their investment assets.

Now that we’ve reached the next to last month of hurricane season, State Climatologist Barry Keim says if we can get through the next few weeks without a named storm in the Gulf, it’s highly likely Louisiana will be unscathed this hurricane season. The latest storm on record to threaten Louisiana was Halloween – 28 years ago.

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There have been 18 named storms this hurricane season.

The LSU AgCenter has received a nearly 800-thousand-dollar grant to provide drone training to high school students in Louisiana. LSU AgCenter education outreach program coordinator Coordinator Brian Gautreau says the training will provide students with knowledge about drones and other agriculture technologies.

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Students will also be prepared to take the Federal Aviation Administration Part 107 certification which will allow them to fly drones commercially. Gautreau says he’s working with farmers to get students hands-on field experience on agricultural sites.

The Saints lost 26-9 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Despite the return of running back Alvin Kamara, New Orleans only had 197 yards of total offense. Coach Dennis Allen says it was an unacceptable performance…

Cut 15 (15) “…very good”

Despite a banged-up shoulder, Saints quarterback Derek Carr threw for just 127 yards.

We’ve entered the final two months of the 2023 hurricane season and it’s been a quiet one for Louisiana. But state climatologist Barry Keim says we are not out of the woods yet…
cut 12 (08) “…major hurricane”
There have been 18 named storms, which means it has been an above average season.

The LSU Tigers defense had an all-time bad performance on Saturday night in Oxford as the Rebels outscored the Bayou Bengals 55 to 49. LSU gave up a school record 706 yards and Coach Brian Kelly says everyone should be mad….
Cut 18 (11) “…acceptable”
While LSU couldn’t get keep Ole Miss out of the end zone, the Saints could not find the end zone in a 26 to 9 loss to Tampa Bay.

This Sunday the Louisiana Civil Rights Museum will open in New Orleans. It’s located inside the Morial Convention Center. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says the two-million-dollar exhibit will be the first in the state dedicated to memorializing events and honoring Louisiana heroes of the Civil Rights Movement.
Cut 8 (11) “…incredible museum.”
The Louisiana Civil Rights Museum is part of the Civil Rights Trail, which has 13 markers around the state.

The LSU Ag Center will use a nearly 800-thousand dollar grant to help teach more high school students on how to use drones. LSU AgCenter education outreach program coordinator Brian Gautreau says drones are being used more in agriculture, so this type of education can be beneficial for future farmers…
cut 5 (11) “…of it”

Now that it’s October, that means only two official months left of hurricane season. So far it’s been quiet for Louisiana. Jeanne Burns has more…
Cut 2 (29) “…I’m Jeanne Burns.”

What is up with LSU’s defense? They gave up a school record 706 yards in a 55-49 loss to Ole Miss. Brian Kelly says they are trying to coach up their personnel…
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This Saturday 23rd ranked LSU is at 21st ranked Missouri.

Early voting is underway and the October 14th ballot features four constitutional amendments. Public Affairs Research Council President Steven Procopio says amendment three would increase from 10 to 25-percent the amount of surplus dollars that the state must use to pay down retirement debt…
cut 13 (08) “….around 2029″

A nearly 800-thousand dollar grant will be used to provide drone training to high school students in Louisiana. LSU AgCenter education outreach program coordinator, Brian Gautreau, says the money will be used to introduce youth to careers using drones and how to program drones…
cut 6 (12) “….agricultural careers”
Gautreau says he envisions youth who come out of the training will participate in competitions, like the AgCenter’s annual 4-H University.