Four state troopers in the Monroe area have been arrested for allegedly using excessive force in two separate incidents. Troop F spokesperson Michael Reichardt says the first incident took place during a traffic stop on I-20 in Ouachita Parish in July 2019
The second incident occurred last May following a vehicle pursuit in Franklin Parish. 30-year-old Jacob Brown was involved in both cases.
At the next Public Service Commission meeting, the PSC plans to direct a third party to do an independent investigation into why so many Entergy customers recently saw a spike in their utility bills. One theory is the installation of new meters. P-S-C Chairman Craig Greene says it will be investigated.
That meeting is set for February 24th.
The City of New Orleans shut down seven bars over the weekend for COVID violations as the city prepares to close all bars ahead of Mardi Gras weekend. NOLA Director of the Office of Business and External Services Peter Bowen says these business owner’s selfishness is getting people killed and damaging the city’s economy.
Health officials are warning folks it can take several weeks after your second COVID vaccination to receive adequate levels of immunity. The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are thought to be only 50 percent effective a few days after your first shot. Ochsner Regional Medical Director Dr. Aldo Russo says ten to fourteen days after your second dose is when you achieve immunity.