10:30 LRN Newscast August 1

Entergy Louisiana President Phillip May says electricity costs have risen sharply all over the U.S., and Entergy is not “gouging” its customers. Still, many customers are angry with storm assessments Entergy has added to their bills. May says they have little choice if they hope to recoup their storm-related losses…:

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An LSU Department of Marketing study shows caffeine use can cause you to spend more money. Associate Professor Courtney Szocs says that one should be mindful of what time they consume that caffeinated beverage in order to avoid making that unnecessary purchase…

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Starting today the I-10 Atchafalaya Basin is officially designated as a highway safety corridor. Jeff Palermo on what that means….

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Another law that goes into effect today is required training for law enforcement officers on how to recognize signs of human trafficking. The new law also requires state and local law enforcement agencies to regularly report on training compliance and progress. The I-10/I-12 corridor is a known pipeline for human sex trafficking.