Entergy customers throughout Louisiana have been paying fees to cover repairs from hurricanes for a decade.

Campbell says the fees have stopped but some in the northern portion of the state, who are not typically affected by hurricanes, didn’t understand why they were being hit with the storm fees over the years.

Cut 5 (09) “…for our ice storms.”

A Morning Consult poll shows Governor John Bel Edwards’ approval rating slipped under 50 percent during the brutal legislative sessions between April and June.

But with the legislative session in the rearview mirror and the government fully funded for the year, ULM Political Science Professor Dr. Joshua Stockley says don’t be surprised to see those numbers rebound in the coming months.

Cut 8 (10) “were averted”

Five Amite residents are facing federal charges for allegedly torturing a 22-year-old autistic woman. LSU Health Science Center New Orleans Forensic Psychiatrist Graham Spruiell says he understands the public is having trouble coming to terms with the depravity of the alleged crime but says there are some people on earth who are relatively mentally stable, and just don’t hold human life in high regard.

Cut 14 (11) “disorder”

Alexandria is playing host to all nine divisions of the Dixie Girls Softball World Series. Alexandria/Pineville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Director Sherry Ellington says the community has a history of hosting the event but this will be a new experience.

Cut 10 (05) “largest one so far”