Early voting for the November election is underway and voters will see a ballot item that would legalize fantasy sports on websites like DraftKings and FanDuel in their parish. Public Affairs Research Council President Robert Travis Scott says currently its classified as gaming
Cut 7 (08) “…parish.”

The National Retail Federation predicts a slight uptick in spending for Halloween. N-R-F spokesperson Ana Serafin Smith credits a healthy economy…
cut 14 (13) “…than past years”
Smith says they predict a person will spend on average 87-dollars on Halloween.

The jackpot for tonight’s Mega Millions grand prize is one-point-six billion dollars and thousands of Louisiana players will buy a ticket today hoping they can retire tomorrow. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Kim Chopin says Louisiana is still looking for its first Mega Millions grand prizewinner…
cut 11 (10) “…would be incredible”
Avery Island in Iberia Parish is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places after a yearlong review of the home of Tabasco confirmed its significance. While known for it’s hot sauce, McIlhenny Company CEO Tony Simmons says the island is also home to the state’s first bird refuge, which his great grandfather created for the snowy egret in 1895….
Cut 4 (12) “…being threatened.”
Avery Island is now home to over 100-thousand birds and other species.