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.

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.”