Invest 92 in the southwestern Gulf has become better organized and the National Hurricane Center now gives it a near 100-percent chance of tropical cyclone development in the next 48 hours. National Weather Service Meteorologist Jacob Zeringue says two big questions remain – Will the storm be hurricane strength when it makes landfall, and where along the U.S. coast will it make landfall?

Cut 14 (11) “…Friday and Saturday.”

Spaghetti plots show a landfall late Friday into Saturday between New Orleans and Gulf Shores.

The U-S Energy Department has awarded Entergy 13-point-seven million dollars to strengthen grid reliability. Kristen Granier (GRAHN-yay), the director of federal infrastructure policy at Entergy, says with this money, Entergy and its electric companies in Mississippi, Arkansas and Louisiana will implement dynamic line rating technology, that will help the company more effectively manage its energy infrastructure in areas experiencing load growth driven by new industrial development, manufacturing and data center expansion…

Cut 4 (10) “…as needed”

By expanding the capability of existing transmission corridors, Entergy will be better positioned to support new and expanding industries across the region.

President Trump has signed an executive order that waives the off-road requirement to use tax-free red-dye diesel. The White House says the executive order immediately cuts diesel costs by authorizing highway use of tax-free dyed diesel and deferring the federal diesel excise taxk through the end of the year. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says the action puts money back in the pockets of farmers, ranchers, truckers and loggers

Cut 10 (06) “…right direction.”

Diesel fuel prices have spiked since the Iran war started.

The Saints fell to 1-and-3 last night as they did not play well in a 45 to 24 loss to their biggest rival, the Atlanta Falcons. Head Coach Kellen Moore…

Cut 7 (09) “….this one”

The Saints will return to the Dome on Sunday to host the undefeated Vikings.