Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Rick Ward says the state is still waiting on AT&T to explain why phone service went down in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Ida. Ward says he’s also yet to hear from utility companies on how much of a surcharge customers will pay for the repair and in some cases the rebuilding of the power distribution system following Ida. Ward is 39-years-old and a Republican from Port Allen. He says he is talking with his family about running for governor in 2023. Ward says his ability to work with both major parties could make him an attractive candidate…:

CUT 11(08)      “…right thing.”

A Pineville man accused of killing his own wife back in 2014 has turned himself in. 37-year-old Dustin Parra was indicted buy an Avoyelles Parish grand jury last week with a Second-Degree Murder charge. He’s also charged with Obstruction of Justice for leading investigators to believe Megan Parra committed suicide. His bond is set at $300-thousand.

Senator Bill Cassidy is no fan of former President Donald Trump. On the HBO series “Axios”, Cassidy said he would NOT vote for Trump if he runs for the White House again. He says Trump’s loss a year ago set up the Biden Administration, which has been an economic disaster for America…:

CUT 13(12)      “…win elections.”

Cassidy seems to think Trump could not win if he runs in 2024.

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says there is now voluntary mediation for those having trouble getting their Hurricane Ida claims resolved. He says the mediation will be handled by one of two groups in Metairie and Baton Rouge…:

CUT 07(10)      “…$600 fee.”

For info, go to “LDI.la.gov”