West Nile activity is picking up in Louisiana as the state Office of Public Health says seven individuals have been diagnosed with the mosquito borne disease this month. OPH Assistant Secretary Dr. Parham Jaberi says every year we’re seeing a decrease in cases..:
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Three cases have been reported in the Baton Rouge area and the others are in in Bossier, Ouachita, Rapides and Morehouse.

A vote from the Public Service Commission means Entergy Louisiana customers will have upgraded meters by 2021. Spokesperson Greg Guilbeau says customers should not see a noticeable interruption in service..:
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Benefits of the new meters include customers getting more detailed information about energy consumption.

US Senator John Kennedy proposed an amendment to the healthcare bill that would require people to work in order to receive Medicaid…:
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The top half of the state is under a heat advisory through 7pm this evening. Forecasters say very hot and humid conditions will push heat index values from 105-109 degrees.