Louisiana is in an early summer heat wave of record proportions this week. Entergy encourages customers to consider energy efficiency steps to lower usage and save on utility bills. Teiko Foxx has more.
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The LSU Tigers are headed back to the College World Series for the 19th time. Jeff Palermo was at the Box for the celebration…
Cut 2 (30) “….I’m Jeff Palermo”
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The 2023 legislative session will be remembered most for its final minutes of confusion over the state budget. But Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says overall the session was productive and he believes lawmakers dedicated the more than $2 billion of extra funding appropriately.
Among the points of contention were one-time pay raises for teachers and a $100 million cut from the Department of Health’s budget.
Erwin says because the state has in the long-term more than $18 billion in debt in the retirement system and short-term debt on top of that…
Erwin says the two chambers differed on how they wanted to allocate the extra funds. He says the House was focused on paying down debt while the Senate wanted to spend the one-time dollars on projects.
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We’ll see some of the highest heat indexes of the year this week which will force your air conditioner to kick into full throttle. Entergy says here’s what you can do to keep your utility bill down. Spokesperson David Freese says setting the thermostat lower than 78 degrees raise your bill by 3% for every degree.
Customers can save by closing blinds, shades, and curtains to keep the sun out and the cooler air in. A programmable thermostat can help manage costs and monitor usage. Freese says ceiling fans and box fans use very little electricity.
Cleaning or replacing air conditioning air filters can also help lower your electricity bills during the summer months. Freese suggests sealing cracks and holes around doors, windows, and ductwork. He points out that centralizing air in rooms that are only being used can help.
Entergy customers can manage usage by installing energy upgrades through the Entergy Solutions program by visiting myentergy.com.
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After a well-known Louisiana Baptist leader, Daryl Stagg was arrested in Central Louisiana for a number of sex crimes last week, authorities are asking the public to contact them if they have any knowledge of the crimes. Grant Parish Sheriff Steven McCain….
60-year-old Stagg of Pollock faces three counts of oral sexual battery, first-degree rape, aggravated crimes against nature, and indecent behavior with juveniles. In addition to Grant Parish, McCain says Stagg allegedly committed crimes in Union and Rapides parishes and in Wisconsin also.
Rapides Parish Sheriff Mark Wood says multiple law enforcement agencies are working together to build the case against Stagg and they encourage any other victims to come forward.
The Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office is the lead agency in the investigation, and they can be reached at 318-627-3261.
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LSU is back in the College World Series for the first time since 2017 after sweeping Kentucky in the Baton Rouge Super Regional. Star center fielder Dylan Crews reached base seven times in the two games and had a two-run double last night…
Senior designated hitter Cade Beloso cranked out a three-run homer in the third inning in his final game at Alex Box Stadium…
LSU pitcher Paul Skenes was the winning pitcher Saturday in the 14-0 shutout win. Skenes has been dominant all season long and is looking forward to his first experience in Omaha…
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LSU will play the winner of today’s game between Southern Miss and Tennessee, either Friday or Saturday in the opening round of the College World Series.