3:30 LRN Newscast

The NCAA and 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.”

LSU baseball is headed to the North Carolina regional, where they’ll play Wofford on Friday. The Ragin’ Cajuns are heading to the Texas A&M regional along with Grambling. Louisiana Tech is headed to the Fayetteville regional, and Nichols and Tulane are headed to the Corvallis Oregon regionals.

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, one of the most significant.

cut 4 (13) “…reflect upon that.”

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), one of the organizers for Friday’s romp in downtown Thibodaux, says now is the time to get your curly red wig and kaftan ready to romp.

cut 11 (12) “…fun and free.”