The Netflix documentary “I Just Killed My Dad,” the story of then 17-year-old Anthony Templet of Baton Rouge who murdered his father in 2019, remains in the top 10 most watched shows. East Baton Rouge Assistant District Attorney Dana Cummings prosecuted the case and appeared in the three-part series.
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As investigators and defense attorneys uncovered years of abuse it changed the case considerably and he eventually pled no contest to a negligent homicide charge.

SWEPCO is offering options for its customers who are having difficulty paying their power bills. Spokesperson Tara Muck says they are allowing customers to extend their payments.
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If you are current on your account Muck says you can make payment arrangements online or by phone through their automated menu.

You’ll be able to purchase a hearing aid for mild to moderate hearing loss without a prescription in October. Brooke Thorington spoke with an expert at LSU Health New Orleans….
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A ruling is expected soon from the Louisiana Supreme Court on whether Shreveport mayor Adrian Perkins’ can run for re-election. Attorney Jerry Harper told the state’s highest court that the home address Perkins put down on his qualifying papers does not match his homestead exemption and he should be disqualified from the race.
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But an attorney for Perkins, Scott Bickford, says an incorrect address on a form should not prevent the mayor from running for another term….
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Perkins was disqualified from running by a Shreveport judge. That ruling was upheld by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. No word on when the Supreme Court will issue its ruling.

The FDA has approved the sale of hearing aids for mild to moderate hearing loss to be sold without a prescription beginning mid-October. LSU Health New Orleans Assistant Professor of Audiology Megan Guidry says the big question is how will individuals know just how bad their hearing is?
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The FDA estimates nearly 30 million Americans could benefit from a hearing aid.

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a tropical wave currently over Honduras. It is expected to move across Central America over the next couple days and emerge into the Bay of Campeche. State climatologist Dr. Barry Keim says the chances of development are low, but given the time of year, it’s worth watching.
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A ruling is expected soon from the Louisiana Supreme Court on whether Shreveport mayor Adrian Perkins’ can run for re-election. Attorney Jerry Harper told the state’s highest court that the home address Perkins put down on his qualifying papers does not match his homestead exemption and he should be disqualified from the race.
cut 5 (05) “….exemption was filed”
But an attorney for Perkins says an incorrect address on his qualifying paper should not prevent the mayor from running for another term.

The FDA has approved the sale of hearing aids for mild to moderate hearing loss to be sold without a prescription beginning mid-October. LSU Health New Orleans Assistant Professor of Audiology Megan Guidry says the big question is how will individuals know just how bad their hearing is?
Cut 11 (11) “…hearing test.”

The battle for starting quarterback at LSU is down to Garrett Nussmeir and Jayden Daniels. Both spoke to the media yesterday. Brooke Thorington has more…
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Eligible Entergy customers can now apply for a one-time 150-dollar credit on their utility bill. You can apply online through your local United Way. In order to qualify. A single person household can’t make more than 34-thousand dollars, a family of four, total income can not exceed 70-thousand dollars.

The state supreme court is expected to rule soon on Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins’ appeal that his name should be allowed on the November ballot for re-election, despite putting down an address that didn’t match his homestead exemption on his qualifying papers. Attorney Scott Bickford told the justices that the lower courts are making too much over a simple clerical error…
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An attorney for the Shreveport resident that’s challenging Perkins candidacy says a candidate must qualify in accordance with the law.

SWEPCO says its waiving late fees and offering extended payment plans to customers struggling to pay the higher than normal electricity bills this summer. Spokesperson Tara Muck says deposits and late fees can also be waived, but it requires a phone call…
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You’ll be able to purchase a hearing aid for mild to moderate hearing loss without a prescription in October. Brooke Thorington has more from an LSU Health New Orleans audiologist.
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Polio is creeping back into the United States. Polio was once one of the nation’s most feared diseases, and caused thousands of cases of children to be paralyzed. LSU Health New Orleans infectious disease specialist Dr. Fred Lopez says it’s been deteced in New York city waste water, so it’s imperative to keep vaccines up-to-date..:
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The FDA has given approval for hearing aids to be sold over the counter for those experiencing mild to moderate hearing loss. A medical exam or prescription will not be required. LSU Health New Orleans Assistant Professor of Audiology Megan Guidry says greater access to hearing aids is good news, but seeing an audiologist would still provide the best results…
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The FDA estimates nearly 30 million Americans could benefit from a hearing aid.

SWEPCO announces residential customers struggling to pay high electricity bills can get their late fees waived and they can also take advantage of an extended payment plan that gives them up to 12 months to pay their bill in full. Spokesperson Tara Muck says reach out to SWEPCO as soon as possible to discuss options…
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Residential customers wishing to get late fees and deposits waived must call 1-888-216-3523

The state Supreme Court heard the second appeal of Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins’ re-election disqualification Tuesday. Kevin Gallagher has more…:
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The Saints are practicing in Wisconsin this week for joint practices with the Packers and then they’ll play Green Bay in a preseason game on Friday night. Saints Coach Dennis Allen was asked if he’s had a cheese curd yet…
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He should try them, because they are good.

The Louisiana Supreme Court heard arguments over the legal challenge that has resulted in lower courts ruling Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins’ should be barred from running for re-election for providing the wrong address on his qualifying form. Attorney Jerry Harper, representing the Shreveport resident who filed the case against Perkins, told the state’s highest court Perkins’ qualification papers were NOT in order…:
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But the mayor’s attorney, Scott Bickford, says an incorrect address should not keep Perkins from running for another term…
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A ruling from the state supreme court is expected soon. Perkins is 36-years-old and is wrapping up his first term in office.

SWEPCO is offering options for customers in Northwest Louisiana who are having difficulty paying their power bills. Spokesperson Tara Muck says they understand bills have been higher due to increased usage and the higher cost of natural gas, so they are allowing customers to extend their payments.
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If you are current on your account Muck says you can make payment arrangements online or by phone through their automated menu.

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a tropical wave near northern Nicaragua that could make its way into the southwestern Gulf of Mexico by the end of the week. State climatologist Barry Keim says forecasters are giving it a low chance of development…
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