The Senate unanimously passes legislation to protect the state’s 1.4 million renters.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m David Grubb.”  

Entergy Louisiana serves notice to its one-million-plus customers that they can all expect higher utility bills over the summer. The company cites two factors as the reason for the price spike: the rising cost of natural gas and severe weather that has impacted the region over the past two years. Customers can expect an average monthly increase of $25.

The state Department of Health marks a big milestone in its efforts to treat those who were diagnosed with hepatitis C. Assistant Secretary of Health Kim Hood says a modified Medicaid pharmaceutical program has meant 11-thousand Louisianans have received treatment. Hep C is a viral disease; transmitted by blood and about half of those with it show no symptoms. Hood says it’s important to catch the disease early and treat it…:

CUT 14(10)      “…even death.”

The LSU Tigers made quite a rally last night to advance in the Hattiesburg Regional. The Bayou Bengals entered the eighth inning down seven runs but erupted for ten runs in the eighth inning to beat Kennesaw State 14 to 11. The unbelievable comeback puts LSU into a winner’s bracket game against Southern Miss today at 6 PM.