Senator Bill Cassidy is despondent over this weekend’s assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump – the second time in a two-month span that someone tried killing him.
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Cassidy joins seven fellow Republican U.S. senators in calling for the Secret Service to beef up protection for Trump, saying it should be at the level of a sitting president.
Entergy says it’s restored power to virtually all customers who can safely receive electric service after Hurricane Francine. Michelle Bourg (BERG), the vice president of customer service, says nearly half of the 300-thousand customers who lost power had it restored just one day after the storm.
This week marks Voter Registration Week, with efforts underway to ensure residents are prepared for the upcoming November 5th election. Louisiana has a high registration rate, with about 90-percent of eligible residents registered to vote.
Governor Landry’s request for a major disaster declaration for the state was approved by the White House following Hurricane Francine.
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Starting this season, Pelicans fans can watch their team on TV for free. Greg Bensel with the Pelicans says the new deal will greatly boost TV viewership.