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…

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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

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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.

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.” 

LSU fans are gearing up for tomorrow’s big game between the Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide. StubHub’s Ray Clark says they have more than 35 hundred tickets on their site but advises fans not to wait until the last minute for prices to go down. He says the cheapest ticket is currently 165 dollars…

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LSU has not defeated Alabama in Tiger Stadium since 2010.

Louisiana’s Celebration Gator, the 60-foot-long gator float that premiered at last year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will make a repeat performance and Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says it’s a great return on investment for tourism.

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The word is out that New Orleans Original treat, Hubig’s pies are making a comeback. Whitney Thomas has the ingredients.

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Baton Rouge police are investigating a tragic case of a one-year-old boy who died Monday with fentanyl in his system, according to the coroner’s office. WAFB TV reports the child was initially taken to a clinic in Baton Rouge, abandoned, and pronounced dead at a hospital. The Baton Rouge TV station also reports DCFS told them the child was the subject of an open investigation that fell through the cracks.

10th-ranked LSU is a 12.5-point underdog on Saturday night against sixth-ranked Alabama.

Cut 2 (31)  “… I’m Jeff Palermo”

There are growing concerns among those in real estate after the feds increased the interest rate and the impact it could have on mortgage rates. CEO of Louisiana Realtors Norman Morris says with rates around 6 to 7 and a half percent it’s still manageable as opposed to double-digit rates 34 years ago. Morris says don’t put off buying because potential buyers can always adjust their mortgage rate later…:

Cut  11 (06)  “…as time goes on.”

Louisiana’s Celebration Gator, the 60-foot-long gator float that premiered at last year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will be back for a repeat performance. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says if the sight of the longest float in the parade, crawling down the street. isn’t enough to get the crowd’s attention, Grammy winner Trombone Shorty will be along for the ride.

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A federal judge rules that conditions at the David Wade Correctional Facility in Claiborne Parish are so severe they violate the constitutional rights of inmates housed in solitary confinement. Melanie Bray’s Disability rights group brought the suit and says in one instance the staff poked fun at a mentally ill inmate.

Cut 3 (08) “…behind the bars.” 

A remedy phase trial will take place in January to determine actions to address the inhumane conditions.

An LSU AgCenter study finds feral hogs cost Louisiana farmers 91 million dollars annually that’s up from 74 million in 2015. LSU AgCenter animal scientist Glen Gentry says feral swine generally prefer to stay away from humans, but their rapidly expanding population and constant search for food sources are causing more interaction with farmers and foresters….

Cut 8 (09)  “…disease standpoint “

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.

In just over 48 hours the Bayou Bengals will face off against Alabama, and co-owner of the Purple and Gold store in Baton Rouge, Sarah Sanders says sales have picked up and there’s one shirt that’s outselling others.

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And with a 75% chance of rain in Tiger Stadium don’t forget your LSU poncho.

An LSU AgCenter study finds feral hogs cost Louisiana farmers 91 million dollars annually that’s up from 74 million in 2015. LSU AgCenter animal scientist Glen Gentry says feral swine generally prefer to stay away from humans, but their rapidly expanding population and constant search for food sources are causing more interaction with farmers and foresters….

Cut 8 (09)  “…disease standpoint “

In just over 48 hours the Bayou Bengals will face off against Alabama, and co-owner of the Purple and Gold store in Baton Rouge, Sarah Sanders says sales have picked up and there’s one shirt that’s outselling others.

Cut 9 (07)  “…feels”

And with a 75% chance of rain in Tiger Stadium don’t forget your LSU poncho.

A federal court has ruled conditions at a state prison in Homer are so harsh they violate the inmates’ constitutional rights. Marsanne Golsby has more.

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A federal judge rules that conditions at the David Wade Correctional Facility in Claiborne Parish are so severe they violate the constitutional rights of inmates housed in solitary confinement. Melanie Bray’s Disability rights group brought the suit and says in one instance the staff poked fun at a mentally ill inmate.

Cut 3 (08) “…behind the bars.” 

A remedy phase trial will take place in January to determine actions to address the inhumane conditions.

A new study from the LSU AgCenter finds feral hogs cost Louisiana farmers 91-million dollars annually. LSU AgCenter animal scientist Glen Gentry says annual production losses were greatest for sugarcane, rice, corn, hay, and soybeans…

Cut 7 (09)  “…way around.”

The LDWF estimates nearly one-million feral hogs live in the state.

Voters have eight constitutional amendments on the November 8^th ballot. Public Affairs Research Council president Steven Procopio says voting YES on Amendment 6 gives property owners in Orleans Parish a cushion against drastic property tax hikes and a NO vote would maintain the current property tax system which could have unintended consequences…:

Cut 12 (07) “…police and fire et cetera.” 

Baton Rouge hotels are near capacity for this Saturday’s game between 10th ranked LSU and sixth ranked Alabama. President of the Baton Rouge Lodging Association Gary Jupiter oversees two downtown hotels and says it’s great news, but staffing remains an issue…
Cut 14 (05)  “…my hotels.”
Higher end hotels are charging nearly 600-dollars a night.

Former candidate for Louisiana Governor Eddie Rispone says he’s throwing his support – and his money – behind Attorney General Jeff Landry; a move that irks other republicans considering running for Governor next year…:

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

According to a study published in the Journal for the American Medical Association, since abortion clinics were closed permanently in August, the number of online purchases from Louisiana addresses for abortion pills has increased by 170 percent. Louisiana leads every other state in requests.

A new study from the LSU AgCenter finds that feral hogs cost Louisiana farmers 91 million dollars annually. LSU AgCenter animal scientist Glen Gentry says in 2015 the annual damage figure was 74-million dollars…

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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries estimates nearly one million feral hogs live in the state.

It’s just two days away until kickoff for the biggest game of the season at Tiger Stadium and emotions are high as the Crimson Tide and their fans begin to make their way into Baton Rouge. Emotions aren’t the only thing that’s high… so are hotel rates, some as high as $599 a night.  Gary Jupiter is President of the Baton Rouge Lodging Association…

Cut 13 (05) “…sold out.”

And RVs with Alabama tags are already making their way into the Red Stick this morning.

Early voting ended yesterday. The Secretary of State’s Office says about 363-thousand registered voters have cast a ballot. That’s a combination of in-person early voting and absentee. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says that’s about 55-thousand more ballots than the 2018 mid-term election…

Cut 9 (07)  “…in popularity”
Tuesday, November eighth is election day and polls are open from 6 AM to 8 PM.

Governor John Bel Edwards calls for an investigation into the Ware Youth Center in Red River Parish after an extensive New York Times report says the facility is plagued by rape allegations involving guards and dozens of suicide attempts by inmates. The Office of Juvenile Justice does not run the facility, but assistant secretary Curtis Nelson says Ware provides services to the state…

Cut 12 (12) “…Ware Center.” 

Officials have broken ground on the Biomedical Research and Innovation Park at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Once complete, the 60,000-square-foot facility will be an incubator for medical research and design. ULM President Ron Berry says far the state has contributed $24 million to the project and promised another $4 million.

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Albany High School has decided to forfeit this Friday’s game against Bogalusa over security concerns. Albany High Principal Sammie Lacara made the call and acknowledges there are other team sports, like basketball and baseball coming up where they will have to compete with Bogalusa.

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October 15th, a 15-year-old boy was fatally shot outside of the stadium as Bogalusa was on its way to a victory over Jewel Sumner. So far, no arrests have been made.

The final game of the regular high school football season pitting number one Bogalusa against Albany is off after the Hornets opted to forfeit. Over fears of a repeat of gun violence at previous Bogalusa games this season the game was to be played neutral site but Monday it was moved back to Bogalusa. But yesterday Albany High School Principal Sammie Lacara chose to forfeit.

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Many Louisiana residents are dreaming of winning tonight’s one-point-two-billion-dollar Powerball jackpot. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison asks everyone to play responsibly…

Cut 15 (08)  “…this evening.”
You have until nine pm tonight to buy a ticket, the drawing is just before 10 PM.

The Houston area schoolteacher who went missing September 22^nd and then her SUV was located in New Orleans the very next day, has been found alive according to the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office. 48-year-old Michelle Reynolds was located Tuesday and has been reunited with her family however the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office says no further information will be given at this time at the request of the family. When her car was located in New Orleans authorities say her purse and phone were inside.

State officials say things are going well with juvenile offenders transferred last month to a new facility on the grounds of Angola State Prison. Assistant Secretary of Juvenile Justice Curtis Nelson says the youth facility is about a mile from any building housing adult prisoners at Angola and the juvenile inmates are safe and secure…:

Cut 5 (07) “…within that facility.”

Nelson says there have been no incidents of violence or unrest in the two weeks since it opened.

The Baton Rouge hiker who was last seen on Thursday was found alive yesterday at Buffalo National River in Arkansas. Park spokesperson Cassie Branstetter says 67-year-old Preston Smith was found uninjured about two and a half miles from the trail he was originally hiking.

Cut 10 (09) “…his family.” 

Smith began a six-mile hike along the Hemmed-in-Hollow trail by himself on October 27th and was located shortly after noon on Tuesday.

The multi-state Powerball jackpot reaches $1.2 billion making it the second-largest jackpot in the history of the game.

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Saturday night’s game between LSU and Alabama is now a top-ten ranked matchup as the Tigers are ranked tenth in the first college football playoff rankings of the year. Alabama is ranked sixth and head coach Nick Saban is impressed with LSU…

Cut 16 (07)  “…they’ve made.”