To date, the Louisiana Lottery has transferred more than $4.7 billion to the state for K-12 public education. Lottery retailers in Louisiana also earn. They receive a five-percent commission, plus incentives for cashing winning tickets and bonuses for selling big winning tickets. Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison…

Cut 9 (12)  “…as well.”

Today is the day we honor those who fought and died for our country, Memorial Day. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Col. Charlton Meginley (mah-ghen-lee says it is important every day, but especially today, to honor the 11 thousand Louisiana veterans who have died in combat.

Cut 5 (12) “…every day.” 

The NCAA and the five biggest conferences, including the SEC, have reached a settlement that will result in all college athletes being paid. Jeanne Burns has more.

Cut 3 (35) “…I’m Jeanne Burns.” 

It’s time to get your curly red wig and kaftan ready, says Jessica Cassel (Castle). She’s one of the organizers for Friday’s Mrs. Roper Romp in downtown Thibodaux. Millions gather all over the globe to impersonate the beloved “Three’s Company” character.

Cut 11 (12) “…fun and free.”

And there’s also a Mrs. Roper Romp Pub Crawl in downtown Shreveport this Friday and in January a Krewe of Mrs. Ropers paraded in Lafayette. In April there was a romp in Lake Charles.

Today is Memorial Day, a day to honor those who fought for our country, and, according to Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Col. Charlton Meginley (mah-ghen-lee), one of the most significant.

Cut 4 (13) “…reflect upon that.”

College athletes will be paid directly by their schools. Outkick college reporter Trey Wallace estimates that the settlement will result in each school paying about 20-million to athletes in every sport. Though some of the money will come from traditional means such as ticket and food sales, Wallace says most of the money won’t be generated from inside stadiums.

Cut 14 (13)  “…media rights deal.”

If you’re in Thibodaux or Shreveport on Friday, you might experience a 70s flashback when hundreds of Mrs. Ropers invade downtown. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 2 (35)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

The Louisiana Lottery transfers profits to the state quarterly and large jackpots have proved to be profitable. In addition to uptick in ticket sales thanks to the five billion-dollar jackpots Powerball and Mega Millions produced this year, Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison says there’s more…

Cut 8 (12) “…for players.” 

An antitrust settlement has been finalized that will result in all college athletes being paid directly by the school. Outkick college reporter Trey Wallace says schools will have a hard time deciding how to divvy up the money.

Cut 13 (11)  “…spread this out.”

Large jackpots have proved to be profitable with the Louisiana Lottery transferring almost $48 million to the state treasury. Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison says they also moved close to $16 million to the state coffers in April.

Cut 7 (12) “…2023.”

This Memorial Day, take a second to remember those who fought for our country. Mel Bridges has more.

Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Mel Bridges.”

It was eleven years ago when the first Mrs. Roper Romp took place as a parade theme at Decadence in New Orleans. Ever since it’s turned into the reason for millions to gather all over the globe to impersonate the beloved “Three’s Company” character Helen Roper. Jessica Cassel (Castle) is one of the organizers for Friday’s Romp in downtown Thibodaux.

Cut 10 (10) “…get together.”

To date, the Louisiana Lottery has transferred more than $4.7 billion to the state for K-12 public education. Lottery retailers in Louisiana also earn. They receive a five-percent commission, plus incentives for cashing winning tickets and bonuses for selling big winning tickets. Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison…

Cut 9 (12)  “…as well.”

Today is the day we honor those who fought and died for our country, Memorial Day. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Col. Charlton Meginley (mah-ghen-lee says it is important every day, but especially today, to honor the 11 thousand Louisiana veterans who have died in combat.

Cut 5 (12) “…every day.” 

The NCAA and the five biggest conferences, including the SEC, have reached a settlement that will result in all college athletes being paid. Jeanne Burns has more.

Cut 3 (35) “…I’m Jeanne Burns.” 

It’s time to get your curly red wig and kaftan ready, says Jessica Cassel (Castle). She’s one of the organizers for Friday’s Mrs. Roper Romp in downtown Thibodaux. Millions gather all over the globe to impersonate the beloved “Three’s Company” character.

Cut 11 (12) “…fun and free.”

And there’s also a Mrs. Roper Romp Pub Crawl in downtown Shreveport this Friday and in January a Krewe of Mrs. Ropers paraded in Lafayette. In April there was a romp in Lake Charles.

Today is Memorial Day, a day to honor those who fought for our country, and, according to Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Col. Charlton Meginley (mah-ghen-lee), one of the most significant.

Cut 4 (13) “…reflect upon that.”

College athletes will be paid directly by their schools. Outkick college reporter Trey Wallace estimates that the settlement will result in each school paying about 20-million to athletes in every sport. Though some of the money will come from traditional means such as ticket and food sales, Wallace says most of the money won’t be generated from inside stadiums.

Cut 14 (13)  “…media rights deal.”

If you’re in Thibodaux or Shreveport on Friday, you might experience a 70s flashback when hundreds of Mrs. Ropers invade downtown. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 2 (35)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

The Louisiana Lottery transfers profits to the state quarterly and large jackpots have proved to be profitable. In addition to uptick in ticket sales thanks to the five billion-dollar jackpots Powerball and Mega Millions produced this year, Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison says there’s more…

Cut 8 (12) “…for players.” 

An antitrust settlement has been finalized that will result in all college athletes being paid directly by the school. Outkick college reporter Trey Wallace says schools will have a hard time deciding how to divvy up the money.

Cut 13 (11)  “…spread this out.”

Large jackpots have proved to be profitable with the Louisiana Lottery transferring almost $48 million to the state treasury. Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison says they also moved close to $16 million to the state coffers in April.

Cut 7 (12) “…2023.”

This Memorial Day, take a second to remember those who fought for our country. Mel Bridges has more.

Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Mel Bridges.”

It was eleven years ago when the first Mrs. Roper Romp took place as a parade theme at Decadence in New Orleans. Ever since it’s turned into the reason for millions to gather all over the globe to impersonate the beloved “Three’s Company” character Helen Roper. Jessica Cassel (Castle) is one of the organizers for Friday’s Romp in downtown Thibodaux.

Cut 10 (10) “…get together.”

More than 40 Louisiana National Guardsmen leave this weekend for Asia where they’ll help with construction projects there. Sean Richardson has details on Operation Spartan Shield.

Cut 1 (30)  “…I’m Sean Richardson .”
Governor Jeff Landry signed first-of-its-kind legislation that classifies two abortion-inducing drugs as controlled and dangerous substances into law yesterday, just a day after it gained final legislative passage. It’s a move opposed by many physicians who say the drugs have other critical reproductive health care uses, and worry the change could make them harder to prescribe.
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A Bossier Parish couple arrested in March in connection with the shooting death of a Bossier City man was indicted Friday by a Bossier Parish grand jury. 30 year old Roman Fudge and 23 year old Shandrea Francis both now face second-degree murder charges. They’re accused in the February shooting death of Frankie Gatlin, who was found shot to death inside his own home.

Meanwhile, 38 year old Pollock man is facing up to three thousand dollars in fines and up to a year in jail after officials say he tried to cheat his way to a winning purse at the Big Bass Splash Tournament in Toledo Bend. Wildlife and Fishery Agent Dustin Nash says this is the first time he’s seen anything like this in four years.

Cut 12 (05) “…in the tournament.” 

The drama between the Saints and the Louisiana Sports and Exposition Distirct appears to be over after the Saints made an $11.4 million payment on Friday for the team’s ongoing renovations to the Caesar’s Superdome. For two days, the Benson organization and the Superdome Commission went back and forth over the payments, later saying the real dispute was over terms of a new long-term lease that would keep the team in the Dome until at least 2035.

Instead of winning a big purse, a 38 year old Pollock man is facing up to three thousand dollars in fines and up to a year in jail. This after officials say Aaron Moreau put more than two and a half pounds of lead weights into a fish at Toledo Bend’s Big Bass Splash Tournament. Wildlife and Fishery Agent Dustin Nash…

Cut  14 (06) “…locally.” 

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College sports will be on the agenda for many in Louisiana as Louisiana Tech get another shot at Liberty today after losing to the Flames six to two yesterday and then beating Sam Houston five to three last night. First pitch today in Ruston is at 12:30.

The LSU Tigers will play a rematch with the South Carolina Gamecocks today as the purple and gold look to win their 13^th SEC Tournament title and secure a two-seed in an NC-double-A regional. First pitch in that one is set for noon.

And the LSU softball Tigers are just a win away from returning to the Women’s College World Series after trouncing Stanford 11 to 1 last night. They’ll play for all the marbles tonight at 8.

If beef is what’s for dinner or lunch this holiday weekend, you’ll find prices will cooperate with your budget. Chairman of the Louisiana Beef Industry Council John Thompson says that’s thanks to lower grain prices, bigger cattle and…

Cut 10 (04) “…American rancher.”