7:30 LRN Newscast

Eligible Entergy Louisiana customers can apply for a one-time 100-dollar bill credit. The credit is issued through local United Way chapters. Tami Chrisope (CHRIS-up) with the United Way of Southwest Louisiana says eligibility is expanded beyond customers living below the federal poverty level.

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Chrisope says since many ALICE customers do not qualify for traditional assistance programs, Entergy Louisiana is extending eligibility to fill that gap. Contact your local United Way office to apply.

The State Fair of Louisiana opens its gates today in Shreveport. The Louisiana State Fair runs through November 15th and is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Spokesperson Russell Adams says there’s something for everyone.

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The two biggest online sports betting companies are facing a class action lawsuit filed in New Orleans.

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Baton Rouge Judge Ronald Johnson signed an order yesterday that says former St. John’s basketball star, RJ Luis, can play for the Tigers this season and the SEC can not punish LSU if he does play. The SEC is adamant that Luis can not play college basketball and it’s a reason why they filed a federal lawsuit against LSU. Luis’s eligibility is in question because he previously signed contracts with two different NBA teams.