Republicans in Louisiana are following the November 4th election more closely than Democrats according to a LSU Public Policy Research study. Research Director Dr. Michael Henderson says the lack of enthusiasm among Democrats could hurt Senator Mary Landrieu…:
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But he says black Democrats in the Baton Rouge area are fired up about the election likely because of the 6th Congressional open seat.

Public Service Commission member Foster Campbell says many Entergy Customers will soon receive a small refund after they were victorious in a fight to expose inflated bills. Campbell says the typical residential customer is in line for a one-time refund of $8. He says they brought the suit against Entergy after finding some red flags in their billing process…:
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The PSC is scheduled to vote on the issue today.

A state judge has ruled a Metairie man, who spent 17 years in prison for an attempted rape he did not commit, is entitled to up to $330,000 in compensation. Scott Carwile has the story…:
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The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s office says the teacher from Destrehan High who is accused of having sexual contact with a 16-year-old student is out on $200,000 bond. They say 34-year-old Shelley Dufresne of Montz was booked with carnal knowledge of a juvenile after the male student bragged about the inappropriate behavior to other students.