1:30 LRN Newscast

Tonight’s MegaMillions jackpot is the second largest in the history of the game, at $1.35 Billion, with a cash value of $659.5 million. Dustin Annison with the Louisiana Lottery says jackpot fever in the Bayou State is as high as the temperatures outside…
Cut 12 (10) “…$3.9 million.”

The Saints all-time sacks leader, Cam Jordan, has signed a two-year contract extension worth 27.5 million dollars. It wil keep him in New Orleans through the 2025 season. The deal nearly assures that the 34-year-old Jordan will retire as a Saint and now he wants to win a Super Bowl…
cut 5 (15) “….the offense”
Saints first preseason game is August 13th against the Super Bowl champs.

More than a dozen chefs from across the country will face off for the crown at the 2023 Great American Seafood Cook-off in the Crescent City tomorrow. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says every year chefs representing their state get to display their incredible talent and showcase their seafood creations…
Cut 6 (11) “…to Louisiana.”
The culinary showdown will be live-streamed with a celebrity panel of judges.

Thursday’s announcement of Taylor Swift returning to New Orleans was a nice way for the Superdome to celebrate their 49th birthday. 2024 is shaping up to be a big year, General Manager of the Caesars Superdome Evan Holmes says it will be their 50th, renovations should be completed, and three nights in a row with Taylor Swift in late October. Holmes says they’ll be ready
Cut 12 (08) “…for us.”