Thousands across the state are expected to buy tickets for tonight’s $1.1-billion Mega Million drawing. The Louisiana Lottery’ Dustin Annison says it’s the 3rd-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history, and a single winner could collect at least $642-million as a lump sum prize. He says when jackpots soar, so do ticket sales…which is a boon to the state…:
CUT 12 (08) “…our state.”
Tickets sales cut off at 9 pm tonight.
A new law taking effect Monday allows military vets to carry a concealed weapon without a permit. Monroe Senator Jay Morris authored the bill, and says it’s a good thing to do for those who have served…:
CUT 07 (07) “…and their property.”
He says veterans already have had weapons training and proficiency tests, which is large part of getting a concealed carry permit.
In two separate Louisiana cities, police find gunshot victims inside cars. In Covington, a man was found dead in a car near a playground. In Baton Rouge, police are investigating a woman found shot to death in a car near an Interstate 10 off-ramp. Both are considered homicides.
A feature film is in the works starring LSU’s beloved costumed mascot Mike the Tiger. It’s titled The Mascot and is loosely based on writer/director Matthew Perkins’ life, when he donned the Uga costume at the University of Georgia. He approached his alma mater about the film first, but their loss is now LSU’s gain…:
CUT 04(09) “…Tiger movie.”
COVID. The state Department of Health reports nearly 3300 new cases; mostly the omicron BA.5 variant. They also report 721 people in the hospital with symptoms. Omicron is more contagious, but apparently less lethal than previous variants.