The head of the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association says it’s very quiet out there when it comes to production. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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The sale of Cleco was approved following a special meeting of the Public Service Commission on Monday. This clears the way for the Pineville based utility company to head into the private hands of a foreign investment group. The 4-1 vote reveres the PSC’s rejection last month. CLECO & Macquarie agreed not to raise rates until 2020 and also pay each customer about $500 each. The revisions to the proposal were good enough for the PSC to give the sale a green light.

State health officials have tips to clean up and remove mold from flooded homes. Gina Lagarde, with the state Department of Public Health, says mold can cause coughing, itchy eyes and headaches. She advises when you’re cleaning up mold to wear protective gear, because spores can be released into the air…:
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A Baton Rouge woman suspected of driving drunk who cops say sped through a red light, caused a two vehicle crash that injured five people including four young children. The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office says 27-year-old Whitney Wilson had three kids in her car at the time and they all sustained serious injuries. The driver of the other vehicle and a 5-year-old passenger were also seriously injured.