1:30 LRN Newscast July 27

Entergy Louisiana officials tell PSC members the company has made a $10-million donation to an organization that helps pay utilities for low-income individuals. But as power prices soar, PSC member Foster Campbell criticized the utility provider for giving its chairman a one-million dollar raise.

Cut 10 (13) “…whole year.” 

A 65-year-old Golden Meadow man faces video voyeurism charges after a woman discovered a camera in her bedroom. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Captain Brennan Matherne says Golden Meadow Police asked them to assist and when they looked at the camera’s memory card, they found nude photos of the victim.

Cut 13 (08) “…the time.”

When questioned about the cameras, Matherne says Cheramie confessed.

The creator of WAITR Chris Meaux has also developed an app to help skilled tradesmen get jobs. While there are other apps and websites available…like Indeed, ZipRecruiter, and even LinkedIn. Meaux says those are fine, but they focus mostly on office-oriented jobs…:

Cut 7 (12) “…to hire them.” 

Visit BoomNation-dot com for more info.

American Cruise lines will soon make stops in Vacherie as their ships roll along the Mississippi River. Executive Director of the River Parishes Tourist Commission Jay Robichaux says after Hurricane Ida they are ready to welcome tourists ashore.

Cut 5  (11) “…the river parishes.”

They expect paperwork to be finalized in the next few weeks for ships to dock in Vacherie.