2:30 LRN Newscast July 27

Entergy Louisiana CEO Phillip May tells the Public Service Commission that the utility company is doing more to help customers experiencing higher than normal electric and gas bills. One PSC member, Foster Campbell of northwest Louisiana, criticized Entergy for not using more solar power. May says the company has plans to do so…:

CUT 11(10)      “…even five years ago.”

But Campbell remains skeptical of Entergy and feels utilities should have to compete for customers’ business. Currently they do not…:

CUT 12(12)      “…goin’ all your way.”

May says, to help customers feeling the pinch, Entergy is waiving late pay fees and credit card payment fees.

 

Coming soon: cruises on the Mississippi River, WITH stops at some great river cities along the way. Here’s more…:

CUT 01(31)      “…Thorington.”

No one won the massive Mega Millions jackpot in Tuesday night’s drawing. The pot now rolls over to an estimated prize of just over a billion bucks for Friday night. An expected spike in ticket sales will probably push that even higher.