The Powerball Jackpot has reached $1.23 billion, that’s a billion with a B. The cash value for tonight’s drawing is $595 million. Dustin Annison with the Louisiana Lottery says the current jackpot has been rolling over since January 3^rd.
Cut 3 (11) “…out of it.”

In case you’re wondering, The odds of winning this Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292 million.

A charter bus carrying 56 students from the University of South Carolina rolled over on Interstate 10 headed to New Orleans. It happened around 3:30 yesterday afternoon when the bus had a blowout near the Diamodhead and Mississippi 603 exits. Two victims wear airlifted from the scene including the driver who was ejected during the crash. Authorities say a student grabbed the wheel and managed to stop the bus.

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Millions are excited for Monday’s total solar eclipse but mother nature may have other plans. Gary Chatelain (Shat-ta-lane) with the National Weather Service in Shreveport says they’re expecting cloudy skies on Monday before strong storms arrive.

Cut 9 (13) “…the day.” 

LSU Athletics Director Scott Woodward has responded to Governor Landry’s call for college athletic teams to be present for the national anthem. Woodward says LSU will always be dedicated to the flag, the anthem and the country. Woodward says LSU will look at their processes. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne doesn’t see LSU changing its pregame activities, unless…

Cut 6  (11) “…do things” 

It’s been early January since a Powerball Jackpot was won and Saturday night’s drawing has reached $1.23 billion. Dustin Annison with the Louisiana Lottery the Bayou State is overdue for a Powerball Jackpot winner and this would be one heck of a prize. Since Louisiana joined the multi-state lottery game in 1995…

Cut 4 (08) “…next one.”

The cash value for Saturday night’s drawing is $595 million.

Millions are excited to get an opportunity to see Monday’s total solar eclipse. But mother nature may have other plans for folks in Louisiana. Gary Chatelain (Shat-ta-lane) with the National Weather Service in Shreveport says expect cloudy skies and a storm system to push through north Louisiana by Monday afternoon. He says unfortunately Louisianans won’t get the full effect of the Great American Eclipse.

Cut 11 (10) “…by clouds.”

LSU athletics director Scott Woodward and Governor Jeff Landry exchanged statements on Friday over the national anthem controversy. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The Louisiana Political Hall of Fame will induct its 2024 class with a ceremony in Baton Rouge tomorrow night. This year’s inductee include two term Governor John Bel Edwards and  Louisiana Radio Network President Jim Engster and others. The Louisiana Political Hall of Fame has 243 members with the latest inductees.

Millions are excited for Monday’s total solar eclipse but mother nature may have other plans. Gary Chatelain (Shat-ta-lane) with the National Weather Service in Shreveport says they’re expecting cloudy skies on Monday before strong storms arrive.

Cut 9 (13) “…the day.” 

The odds of winning this Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292 million, but Dustin Annison with the Louisiana Lottery says while you might not win the $1.23 billion Powerball jackpot, there are eight ways total to win and those odds are 1 in 25.

Cut 5 (10)  “…the jackpot.”

The drawing is Saturday night, and the Louisiana Lottery reminds you to play responsibly and that it only takes one ticket to win.

LSU Athletics Director Scott Woodward has responded to Governor Landry’s call for college athletic teams to be present for the national anthem saying LSU will always be dedicated to the flag, the anthem and the country. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne believes this anthem controversy has been blown out of proportion…

Cut 8 (11) “…about nothing.” 

Landry is also calling on the NCAA to mandate that student athletes are present for the national anthem.

The Louisiana Political Hall of Fame will induct its 2024 class with a ceremony in Baton Rouge tomorrow (Saturday) night. Louisiana Radio Network President Jim Engster is one of the inductees. Louisiana Political Museum director Shonna Moss…

Cut 13 (13) “..Rag Magazine.”

The Louisiana Political Hall of Fame is located in Winnfield and has 243 members with the latest inductees.

Governor Jeff Landry has called on the state’s higher education boards to develop a policy for college athletic teams to be on the field or court when the national anthem is played and if not, they could lose their scholarship. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne says it would be difficult to fit the football team on the field when the Golden Band from Tigerland plays the “Star Spangled Banner…

Cut 7 (12) “…is threatened.”  

The Louisiana Political Hall of Fame will induct its 2024 class with a ceremony in Baton Rouge Saturday night highlighted by two term Governor John Bel Edwards. Louisiana Political Museum director Shonna Moss says Edwards is being honored for his dedication of political service.

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Forecasters say the highly anticipated Great American Eclipse that starts around 12:30 on Monday in Louisiana could be eclipsed by clouds. Teiko Foxx has more…

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The Powerball Jackpot has reached $1.23 billion, that’s a billion with a B. The cash value for Saturday night’s drawing is $595 million. Dustin Annison with the Louisiana Lottery says the current jackpot has been rolling over since January 3^rd.

Cut 3 (11) “…out of it.”  

If you’re excited about the solar eclipse and you’re in Northwest Louisiana, you’ll have a 95% view. Lake Charles and Alexandria area, 90%, the Baton Rouge and Lafayette get 85%, and southeast Louisiana will have an 80% view but Gary Chatelain (Shat-ta-lane) with the National Weather in Shreveport says it will be mostly cloudy during the peak hours early Monday afternoon, but there is still a chance to see the moon block the sun.

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At $1.23 billion Saturday’s Drawing will be for the 4th largest Powerball Jackpot, and 8th largest jackpot in US Lottery history. Dustin Annison with the Louisiana Lottery says the Bayou State is overdue for a Powerball Jackpot winner and this would be one heck of a prize. Since Louisiana joined the multi-state lottery game in 1995…

Cut 4 (08) “…next one.” 

LSU athletics director Scott Woodward and Governor Jeff Landry exchanged statements on Friday over the national anthem controversy. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (30)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

The Louisiana Political Hall of Fame will induct its 2024 class with a ceremony in Baton Rouge tomorrow (Saturday) night. Louisiana Radio Network President Jim Engster is one of the inductees. Louisiana Political Museum director Shonna Moss…

Cut 13 (13) “..Rag Magazine.”

The drawing for Saturday’s Powerball Jackpot has reached $1.23 billion with a cash value of $595 million. Dustin Annison with the Louisiana Lottery says the odds of winning this Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292 million, there are eight ways total to win and those odds are 1 in 25.

Cut 5 (10)  “…the jackpot.”

The drawing is Saturday night, and the Louisiana Lottery reminds you to play responsibly and that it only takes one ticket to win.

Gary Chatelain (Shat-ta-lane) with the National Weather Service in Shreveport says the forecast for Monday’s total solar eclipse calls for cloudy skies and possible rain. If you plan to travel to view the total eclipse, a storm system will push through north Louisiana by Monday afternoon.

Cut 11 (10) “…by clouds.”

The Louisiana Political Hall of Fame will induct its 2024 class tomorrow highlighted by two term Governor John Bel Edwards. Director of Louisiana Political Museum Shonna Moss says Edwards is being honored for his dedication of political service.

Cut 12 (13) “…justice reform.” 

President and General Manager of Louisiana Radio Network Jim Engster is one of the inductees.

LSU Athletics Director Scott Woodward has responded to Governor Landry’s call for college athletic teams to be present for the national anthem. Woodward says LSU will always be dedicated to the flag, the anthem and the country. Woodward says LSU will look at their processes. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne…

Cut 6  (11) “…do things” 

The Powerball Jackpot has reached $1.23 billion, that’s a billion with a B. The cash value for Saturday night’s drawing is $595 million. Dustin Annison with the Louisiana Lottery says the current jackpot has been rolling over since January 3^rd.

Cut 3 (11) “…out of it.”  

The last time there was a Powerball Jackpot winner in Louisiana was 2017.

A law passed in 2022 calls for ticket-writing speed cameras to be installed on the I-10 the Atchafalaya Basin bridge. But New Iberia Senator Blake Miguez has a bill to repeal that section of the law. He believes law enforcement officers should be writing tickets and issuing fines…
cut 24 (12) “…fight crime”
The proposal is waiting for discussion on the Senate floor.

Forecasters say the highly anticipated Great American Eclipse that starts around 12:30 on Monday in Louisiana will be eclipsed by clouds. Teiko Foxx has more…

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Senate Transportation unanimously approves a bill to repeal legislation to install speed cameras on the I-10 Atchafalaya Basin Bridge. The bill would also reverse doubling speeding ticket fines. Bill co-author, New Iberia Senator Blake Miguez argues residents in his district can’t afford it.

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The measure heads to the Senate floor.

A pipe and tube manufacturer from India has decided to build its first U-S production facility in Mansfield. The project will create 135 direct jobs. DeSoto Parish juror, Trina Boyd Simpson, says Global Seamless Tubes and Pipes will revitalize the former Hensley facility…

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Millions are excited for Monday’s total solar eclipse, but mother nature may have other plans. Gary Chatelain (Shat-ta-lane) with the National Weather Service in Shreveport says they’re expecting cloudy skies on Monday before strong storms arrive.

Cut 9 (13) “…the day.” 

Chatelain says it will be mostly cloudy during the peak hours early Monday afternoon,

And while and much of the state will get a 90-percent or higher of totality view and southeast Louisiana will have about a 75-percent view of the eclipse, Tulane School of Medicine, Chair of Ophthalmology, Doctor David Hinkle, recommends certified eclipse glasses and beware of fake ones…

Cut 8 (07) “…to wear.” 
Looking at the eclipse without proper eyewear can lead to permanent damage to your eyes, even with anticipated cloudy weather.

House Education approves legislation to require the Ten Commandments to be displayed on a poster in every public school classroom. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Crawfish prices dropped 30-cents this week. That’s according to The Crawfish App. You can expect to pay an average of $4.47 a pound for live mudbugs and $6.69 a pound for boiled.

As we count down to Monday’s solar eclipse you need to be aware of the dangers of viewing the astronomical marvel without proper eye protection. Tulane School of Medicine, Chair of Ophthalmology Dr. David Hinkle says while it’s extremely tempting to look directly at the eclipse…

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India-based Global Seamless Tubes & Pipes has chosen northwest Louisiana as the site for its first U.S. production facility. The plant is expected to create 135 direct jobs in DeSoto Parish. Mansfield Mayor Thomas Jones…

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The company hopes to have operations underway by the end of the year.

The House Education Committee approves a bill that calls for the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public classroom from elementary school to college on a ten to three vote. Co-Author of the bill, Haughton Representative Dodie Horton says several religions follow the Ten Commandments…

Cut 12 (08) “…first lawgiver.” 

Horton’s legislation calls for the Ten Commandments to be displayed on a poster that would be purchased by private funds. Representative Barbara Freiberg believes Horton’s mandate for the displaying of the Ten Commandments sends the wrong message.

Cut 13 (13)  “…religious faiths”

The U-S Supreme Court ruled that posting the Ten Commandments in classroom was unconstitutional because it violated the church and state clause.

Senate Transportation approves legislation that would repeal a bill to install speed cameras on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge between Baton Rouge and Lafayette. The bill would also reverse doubling the fine for a speeding ticket. New Iberia Senator Blake Miguez, co-author of the bill, believes local law enforcement is the better option to patrol that stretch of roadway.

Cut 5 (12) “…deter crime.” 

The measure heads to the Senate Floor.

If you’re preparing for Monday’s total solar eclipse, you need to be aware of the dangers of viewing the astronomical marvel without proper eye protection. Tulane School of Medicine, Chair of Ophthalmology Dr. David Hinkle says it is never advisable to look directly at the sun.

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For Louisiana, the eclipse will begin around 12:30, with the best view around 1:45.