Entergy crews made tremendous progress restoring power in northeast Louisiana over the weekend; now it’s working on getting the last ten-percent of customers back online. Vice President of Customer Service Nyka Scott says many of those still in the dark are in areas which are not easily accessible.
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Scott says she expects the last customer to be restored by Wednesday.
Four people are arrested in connection with a shooting at a Mardi Gras parade in East Feliciana Parish Saturday, and more arrests are likely. Sheriff Jeff Travis says the shooting appears to be gang-related.
Among those arrested is a 15-year-old boy who District Attorney Sam D’Aquilla says will be charged as an adult.
Louisiana’s bond with France dates to the 17th century, so it’s fitting the Saints will host a “home game” in Paris next season. Jeff Palermo has the story.
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Coming to Death Valley in May – Post Malone and Jelly Roll. The two are performing at Tiger Stadium as part of LSU Athletics’ Death Valley Live Stadium Series on May 23rd. Ticket presale starts Friday at ten a-m; fans have until 11 Wednesday night to sign up to qualify. General admission sales start February 10th.