A bill that will criminalize all THC products in Louisiana if signed into law by Governor Jeff Landy is pending final House passage today. Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

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The chance of a constitutional convention is pretty slim but it’s still a possibility. Mel Bridges has more.

Cut 2 (31)  “…I’m Mel Bridges.” 

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Louisiana is participating in Sun Bucks to provide summer nutrition to low-income school-aged children.

Cut 3 (33) “…I’m Colleen Crain.” 

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A bill that will ban all THC products from being sold or manufactured in Louisiana if signed into law by Governor Jeff Landy is pending final House passage today. Veterans Action Council member Tony Landry says the bill by Senator Thomas Pressly is dangerous.

Cut 4 (08) “…beneficial cannabinoids..”

The veteran says he feels Senator Pressly doesn’t understand the full benefits of Cannabis and how other states are embracing this industry.

Cut 5 (12) “…the product.” 

The veteran has a message for lawmakers as they make their final decisions on this issue.

Cut 6 (11) “…any safer.”

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Despite backing from donors, and Republicans in the Louisiana House, Governor Jeff Landry’s bill calling for a constitutional convention in August is unlikely to pass this session. LAPolitics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says it’s pretty much out of the question.

Cut 7 (06) “…week or so.”

The biggest holdup is the Senate, which is concerned about how much a convention is actually needed. However, Alford says even if the Senate was on board, legislators are simply running out of time.

Cut 8 (05) “…last minute.” 

Despite this, a constitutional convention could be possible after this session through a special session or House intervention.

Cut 9 (09)  “…hostage.”

The session is set to end June 3rd but could wrap by the end of the week.

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Reversing an earlier decision, Louisiana will be partnering with a federal program to provide Summer grocery-buying benefits through SUN Bucks also known as Summer EBT to eligible low-income school age children. Secretary of Children and Family Services, David Matlock says the funds will be made available automatically…

Cut 10 (11) “…late June.”

If a school-aged child received SNAP Benefits during the school year, Matlock says there should be no need to apply for the Sun Bucks but you will need your SNAP card…

Cut 11 (10) “..need it.”

Sun Bucks should be added automatically to eligible SNAP cards but if you’re not sure about your child’s eligibility, check with DCFS or visit sunbucks.la.gov and Matlock says be sure DCFS has your correct contact information.

Cut 12 (10) “…now applying.” 

If you received a Pandemic SNAP card and believe your child is eligible, you’ll need to check with DCFS. 

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The LSU Baseball team is headed to North Carolina for the Regionals. The Tigers will play Wofford at 11 AM. Coach Jay Johnson’s team is one of the hottest in all of college baseball as they’ve won 18 of their last 24, so he likes his team’s chances of winning on the road….

Cut 13 (10)  “…tough to play.”

The Tigers won four in a row in the SEC Tournament, before losing to the top national seed, Tennessee, in the championship game. Shortstop Michael Braswell says they believe they can win every game…

Cut 14 (12)  “…any time.”

LSU’s bullpen got some big outs during the SEC Tournament and the Tigers scored 46 runs in five games. Third baseman Tommy White says they are putting barrels on balls…

Cut 15 (13)  “…help too.”

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The Ragin Cajuns are in the NCAA Tournament for the 19th time and for the second time in three years they’ll play in the College Station Regional as they will take on Texas at 5 PM. Coach Matt Deggs’ team won the Sun Belt Regular season championship, but went 0-and-2 in the conference tournament

Cut 16 (14) “…we’re facing.” 

U-L Lafayette and Texas met in the opening game of the NCAA Tournament last year and the Longhorns won four to two. Deggs believes his team can compete with U-T and A-and-M…

Cut 17 (14) “…of years.”

This is the third consecutive year U-L Lafayette has made the NCAA Tournament. Deggs’ team won 40 games this year…

Cut 18 (20)  “…the course.”

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Grambling State is in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2010 after winning the SWAC Title. The Tigers had to overcome a loss to Florida-A-and-M and had to rally to beat Jackson State in the SWAC Title game to receive an automatic bid. Longtime coach Davin Pierre…

Cut 19 (15) “…Tiger toughness.” 

Grambling will join U-L Lafayette in the College Station Regional. The Tigers will play Texas A-and-M at noon on Friday. Pierre says they will not back down from the Aggies who are a national three seed…

Cut 20 (20) “…our brand.”

Governor Jeff Landry has vetoed a bill that would have provided healthy food to areas where it’s more difficult to find, for example when a population lives farther than 10 miles from a large grocery store. Bill author New Orleans Senator Royce Duplessis says Landry’s rejection of the Healthy Food Retail Act is surprising and troubling. The bill passed overwhelmingly in both the House and Senate.

Reversing an earlier decision, Louisiana will be partnering with a federal program to provide Summer grocery-buying benefits through SUN Bucks also known as Summer EBT to eligible low-income school-age children. Secretary of Children and Family Services, David Matlock says the funds will be made available automatically…

Cut 10 (11) “…late June.”

Despite backing from donors, and Republicans in the Louisiana House, Governor Jeff Landry’s bill calling for a constitutional convention in August is unlikely to pass this session. LAPolitics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says it’s pretty much out of the question.

Cut 7 (06) “…week or so.”

The biggest holdup is the Senate, which is concerned about how much a convention is actually needed. However, Alford says even if the Senate was on board, legislators are simply running out of time.

A bill that will ban all THC products from being sold or manufactured in Louisiana if signed into law by Governor Jeff Landy is pending final House passage today. Veterans Action Council member Tony Landry says the bill by Senator Thomas Pressley is dangerous.

Cut 4 (07) “…beneficial cannabinoids..”

The veteran says he feels Senator Pressley doesn’t understand the full benefits of Cannabis and how other states are embracing this industry.

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.”

Today is Memorial Day, a day to honor those who fought for our country. Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Col. Charlton Meginley says it is important every day, but especially today, to pay respects to the 11 thousand Louisiana veterans who have died in combat.

cut 5 (12) “…every day.”

Large jackpots from the Louisiana Lottery have transferred almost 48 million dollars to the state treasury. According to Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison, in addition to the increase in ticket sales thanks to five-billion dollar jackpots produced by Powerball and Mega Millions this year…

cut 8 (12) “…for players.”

An antitrust settlement has been finalized that will result in all college athletes being paid directly by the school. Outkick college reporter Trey Wallace estimates the settlement will result in each school paying about 20 million dollars to athletes in every sport, most of which won’t be generated from traditional means such as ticket and food sales.

cut 14 (13) “…media rights deal.”

Revenue sharing is set to start for the 2025-26 season.

 
Eleven years ago, the first Mrs. Roper Romp took place as a parade theme at Decadence in New Orleans. Now, it’s the reason for millions to gather to impersonate “Three’s Company” character Helen Roper. Jessica Cassel, one of the organizers for Friday’s romp in downtown Thibodaux, says she’s hoping future annual romps can be combined with fundraisers for charity.

cut 12 (07) “…momentum.”

This Memorial Day, take a second to remember those who fought for our country. Mel Bridges has more.

Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Mel Bridges.”

Governor Jeff Landry has vetoed a bill that would have provided healthy food to areas where a population lives farther than 10 miles from a large grocery store. Bill author New Orleans Senator Royce Duplessis says Landry’s rejection of the Healthy Food Retail Act is surprising and troubling. The bill passed overwhelmingly in both the House and Senate.

Large jackpots have proved to be profitable with the Louisiana Lottery transferring almost $48 million to the state treasury. Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison says they also moved close to $16 million to the state coffers in April.

Cut 8 (12) “…for players.” 

The Louisiana Lottery transfers profits to the state quarterly. In addition to uptick in ticket sales thanks to five-billion-dollar jackpots Powerball and Mega Millions produced this year…

An antitrust settlement has been finalized that will result in all college athletes being paid directly by the school. Outkick college reporter Trey Wallace says schools will have a hard time deciding how to divvy up the money.

Cut 13 (11)  “…spread this out.”

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 (mah-ghen-lee), one of the most significant.

Cut 6 (13) “…really means.”

An antitrust settlement has been finalized that will result in all college athletes being paid directly by the school. Outkick college reporter Trey Wallace says schools will have a hard time deciding how to divvy up the money.

Cut 15 (10) “…revenue sharing.”

Revenue sharing is set to start for the 2025-26 season.

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) is one of the organizers for Friday’s Romp in downtown Thibodaux.

Cut 10 (10) “…get together.”

Large jackpots have proved to be profitable with the Louisiana Lottery transferring almost $48 million to the state treasury. Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison says they also moved close to $16 million to the state coffers in April.
Cut 7 (12) “…2023.”

To date, the Louisiana Lottery has transferred more than $4.7 billion to the state for K-12 public education. Lottery retailers in Louisiana also earn. They receive a five-percent commission, plus incentives for cashing winning tickets and bonuses for selling big winning tickets. Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison…

Cut 9 (12)  “…as well.”

Today is the day we honor those who fought and died for our country, Memorial Day. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Col. Charlton Meginley (mah-ghen-lee says it is important every day, but especially today, to honor the 11 thousand Louisiana veterans who have died in combat.

Cut 5 (12) “…every day.” 

The NCAA and the 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.” 

It’s time to get your curly red wig and kaftan ready, says Jessica Cassel (Castle). She’s one of the organizers for Friday’s Mrs. Roper Romp in downtown Thibodaux. Millions gather all over the globe to impersonate the beloved “Three’s Company” character.

Cut 11 (12) “…fun and free.”

And there’s also a Mrs. Roper Romp Pub Crawl in downtown Shreveport this Friday and in January a Krewe of Mrs. Ropers paraded in Lafayette. In April there was a romp in Lake Charles.

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 (mah-ghen-lee), one of the most significant.

Cut 4 (13) “…reflect upon that.”

College athletes will be paid directly by their schools. Outkick college reporter Trey Wallace estimates that the settlement will result in each school paying about 20-million to athletes in every sport. Though some of the money will come from traditional means such as ticket and food sales, Wallace says most of the money won’t be generated from inside stadiums.

Cut 14 (13)  “…media rights deal.”

If you’re in Thibodaux or Shreveport on Friday, you might experience a 70s flashback when hundreds of Mrs. Ropers invade downtown. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 2 (35)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

The Louisiana Lottery transfers profits to the state quarterly and large jackpots have proved to be profitable. In addition to uptick in ticket sales thanks to the five billion-dollar jackpots Powerball and Mega Millions produced this year, Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison says there’s more…

Cut 8 (12) “…for players.” 

An antitrust settlement has been finalized that will result in all college athletes being paid directly by the school. Outkick college reporter Trey Wallace says schools will have a hard time deciding how to divvy up the money.

Cut 13 (11)  “…spread this out.”

Large jackpots have proved to be profitable with the Louisiana Lottery transferring almost $48 million to the state treasury. Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison says they also moved close to $16 million to the state coffers in April.

Cut 7 (12) “…2023.”

This Memorial Day, take a second to remember those who fought for our country. Mel Bridges has more.

Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Mel Bridges.”

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) is one of the organizers for Friday’s Romp in downtown Thibodaux.

Cut 10 (10) “…get together.”

To date, the Louisiana Lottery has transferred more than $4.7 billion to the state for K-12 public education. Lottery retailers in Louisiana also earn. They receive a five-percent commission, plus incentives for cashing winning tickets and bonuses for selling big winning tickets. Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison…

Cut 9 (12)  “…as well.”

Today is the day we honor those who fought and died for our country, Memorial Day. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Col. Charlton Meginley (mah-ghen-lee says it is important every day, but especially today, to honor the 11 thousand Louisiana veterans who have died in combat.

Cut 5 (12) “…every day.” 

The NCAA and the 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.” 

It’s time to get your curly red wig and kaftan ready, says Jessica Cassel (Castle). She’s one of the organizers for Friday’s Mrs. Roper Romp in downtown Thibodaux. Millions gather all over the globe to impersonate the beloved “Three’s Company” character.

Cut 11 (12) “…fun and free.”

And there’s also a Mrs. Roper Romp Pub Crawl in downtown Shreveport this Friday and in January a Krewe of Mrs. Ropers paraded in Lafayette. In April there was a romp in Lake Charles.