Entergy went before the state Public Service Commission again today, to answer questions about record-high utility bills that are plaguing customers already facing record-high inflation. Entergy CEO Phillip May says, to help, they will waive late pay fees and credit card payment fees, and…:

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PSC member Foster Campbell says Entergy is getting very rich during this crisis and needs to do more. Campbell also feels utilities need to compete for your business. Right now, they do not.

Lafayette Police identify the man whose body was found Tuesday night in the Vermillion River. They says 74-year-old David Mayeaux fell into the water and drowned. His death has been ruled accidental.

The Department of Health reports just over 2000 new cases of COVID, with 732 in the hospital with symptoms. They report 9 COVID-related deaths since Monday.

A Shreveport man is behind bars, after Caddo Deputies found hundreds of child porn images on his computer and devices. 25-year-old Glenderek Merritt faces 200 counts of possessing the illicit images. The investigation is ongoing and more charges could be coming for Merritt.

As many as 150 tourists a day could descend upon the river parishes via the Mississippi River soon. Brooke Thorington explains…:

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