Entergy Louisiana expects it will be about two to three weeks before power is available to customers in the Lake Charles area. CEO Phillip May says the infrastructure damage sustained in Calcasieu and Cameron parishes was substantial.
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May expects work crews will energize the first of its transmission lines into Lake Charles in two weeks and while transmission lines are being rebuilt, other crews will work to restore substations and the distribution system.

LSU Interim President Thomas Galligan says four student organizations are under investigation for violating coronavirus safety rules…
cut 5 (10) “…misconduct”
Videos have surfaced of large student parties. Galligan says he has seen the clips and there will be repercussions from the school.

Following the devastation of Hurricane Laura, there could be scammers looking to make a quick buck on storm repairs. State Licensing Board for Contractors Compliance Director Brad Hassert says you can verify if a person is a licensed contractor by visiting la-contractor-dot-org…
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Louisiana is seeking poll workers for the fall election. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says there are some volunteer positions, but Ardoin says you can also make a little money by working on election day…
cut 12 (07) “….pay is”
Citizens who are interested should go to electionworker.sos.la.gov. To be a poll worker you must be at least 17 and registered to vote and attend a training course.