Entergy has restored power to virtually all customers who can safely receive electric service after Hurricane Francine. Fewer people lost power during Francine than in previous storms, and Vice President of Customer Service Michelle Bourg (BERG) says that’s due to Entergy’s attention to the need for reinforcement and improvement, especially in coastal areas…

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At the height of response efforts, over eight thousand storm responders worked around the clock to restore service to customers.

The Bossier (BOZH-er) Parish Sheriff’s Office is warning of a new scam. The scammer demands two-thousand dollars in Bitcoin to remove a virus from the victim’s computer or smartphone. So far, no one has fallen for it. Lieutenant Matt Gaydos says it takes very few people who bite in order for scammers to strike it rich.

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Lottery registration for the Fortify Homes Program Grants opens today for those living in the Coastal Zone.

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Beefed-up police presence at Covington High School due to a reported social media threat. The Covington Police Department says a juvenile has been taken into custody for questioning, and police will maintain a heavy presence at the school for the rest of the day as a precaution.