6:30 LRN Newscast May 27

It’s Memorial Day, a time to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Louisiana Veterans Affairs Secretary Joey Strickland says if you want to honor the fallen, but can’t make it to any of today’s ceremonies, there’s a few simple ways you can contribute….
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Many will light up the grill on this Memorial Day. CEO of Cattle Producers of Louisiana Dave Foster says with cheap prices available for steaks go to the store and stock up on all kinds of cuts of beef…
cut 11 (11) “…little bit”

And today at 11 AM, the the NCAA Baseball Tournament brackets will be unveiled. LSU has already been announced as a host a site. McNeese and Southern are also in the tournament.

Fantasy sports regulation is halfway through the legislative process and advocates are prepping for a fight against video poker interests in the Senate….
Cut 1 (29) “I’m Connor Ferrill”

Tomorrow, the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority will begin sinking a barge in Bayou Chene in southern Assumption to act as temporary flood gate. It’s needed to prevent backwater flooding after the Morganza spillway is opened. Chairman of the Coastal Protection Restoration Authority Board Chip Kline…
Cut 6 (08) “…backwater flooding.”
The Morganza could open in early June.