Entergy is facing a class-action lawsuit over extended outages caused by Hurricane Ida. Brooke Thorington has the story…:
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At least one person has been injured in a fire on the roof of the Caesar’s Superdome in New Orleans. The fire broke out earlier today in a gutter tube while workers were pressure washing the roof. What actually caused the fire is yet unknown. A worker was treated for minor burns.
Two lawsuits are making their way through state court that allege COVID vaccination mandates issued by Ochsner Lafayette and Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center violate the state constitution. Attorney Jimmy Faircloth represents the plaintiffs…:
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He says the 83 plaintiffs working at the two facilities face termination if they refuse the COVID vaccine. Ochsner has no comment as yet. Our Lady says it’s taking appropriate steps to mitigate risks from the virus.
The mayors of Shreveport and Lake Charles have a friendly wager that their city can get more people vaccinated for COVID than the other by October 31st. Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter feels his city is up to the challenge…:
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Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins says no matter who wins, both cities are winners because more people have gotten the shot.