FEMA says by the end of the decade an estimated million Americans will be unable to afford flood insurance under its new risk rating, which US Senator Bill Cassidy says Congress plans to address…:
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The Public Service Commission on Wednesday grilled Entergy leaders over its high electricity bills. Members scolded the utility for relying mostly on natural gas, and also questioned its president’s $17 million dollar salary. This week Entergy announced it would take measures to reduce bills like waiving credit card and late fees.

Louisiana District 3 Congressman Clay Higgins sets the record straight on criticism of his work to help southwest Louisiana’s ongoing hurricane recovery. Higgins’ district was hit by Hurricane Laura on August 24th, 2020…then took another hit from Hurricane Delta just three weeks later. Higgins says coming back from that – even over two years – is no easy task…:
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Some of Higgins’ seven challengers in the fall election have attacked what they call his inactivity in responding to his district’s storm response.

LSU Coach Brian Kelly Spoke at the Baton Rouge Rotary Club Wednesday and said he can’t wait for his first night in Death Valley. He says his purpose is to develop 18 to 21 one-year-olds on a day-to-day basis…:
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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy announces infrastructure dollars are making their way to Louisiana….:
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The state’s senior senator was among the group of ten bipartisan lawmakers who guided the infrastructure bill through congress last year.

LSU head football coach Brian Kelly was able to show a bit of his personality when he addressed the Baton Rouge Rotary Club Wednesday. The Massachusetts native who’s spent the majority of his 32 years as a head coach in the Midwest says it’s been an easy adjustment for him and his family in the south…:
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Kelly also praised LSU’s facilities and says he’s looking forward to his first Saturday Night in Death Valley.

Louisiana District 3 Congressman Clay Higgins sets the record straight on criticism of his work to help southwest Louisiana’s ongoing hurricane recovery:
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Checking on gas prices — there’s more good news. The current statewide average for a gallon of regular is $3.88, down another 2 cents over yesterday.

Louisiana District 3 Congressman Clay Higgins sets the record straight on criticism of his work to help southwest Louisiana’s ongoing hurricane recovery….:

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FEMA expects to lose more than a million policyholders due to an increase in flood insurance. U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy says lawmakers are hoping to address the issue Brooke Thorington has more.

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LSU head football Brian Kelly says he is adjusting rather well to life in the south. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Louisiana District 3 Congressman Clay Higgins sets the record straight on criticism of his work to help southwest Louisiana’s ongoing hurricane recovery. Higgins’ district was hit by Hurricane Laura on August 24^th, 2020…then took another hit from Hurricane Delta just three weeks later. Higgins says coming back from that – even over two years – is no easy task…:

Cut 4 (11)  “…takes time.”

Higgins says he has worked with House colleagues to deliver nearly $3.5-billion in recovery aid to southwest Louisiana. He says he’ll continue on that course in a third term in office…:

Cut 5 (12) “…since then every day.”

Some of Higgins’ seven challengers in the fall election have attacked what they call his inactivity in responding to his district’s storm response and recovery. He issued a multi-page press release this week; detailing the assistance he helped secure for cities and individuals affected by the 2020 hurricanes, and giving a chronological chain of events of every action taken before the storms hit, and afterward…:

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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy says infrastructure dollars are making their way to Louisiana. Cassidy says over the last several months it’s been announced that millions of dollars are coming to the Bayou State for a variety of infrastructure projects.

Cut 7 (13) “…months ahead.”

The state’s senior senator was among the group of ten bipartisan lawmakers who guided the infrastructure bill through congress last year.

Cassidy says the Baton Rouge Airport will receive $5.2-million and the Lake Charles Airport will receive $2.5 million from the American Rescue Plan.

Cut 8 (08)  “…year 2022.”

Another issue Cassidy says he plans to support is legislation concerning the duplication of benefits from the 2016 flood. The bill has passed in the House and the new legislation will provide aid for remaining flood victims who were not previously helped.

Cut 9 (12)  “…back home.”

The bill passed in the House and goes before the Senate for consideration.

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Louisiana U.S. Senator John Kennedy rails on record-high energy costs and the White House policies that he says got us there. Kennedy says there has been a drastic turnaround in America’s energy sector and the economy in general under the current administration in Washington D.C….:

Cut 10 (13) “…have that again.”

Kennedy says the relative prosperity and low costs of fuel and utilities from just two years ago can return, but not if President Biden continues to (quoting) “double down on his bone-deep, down-to-the-marrow foolish energy policy”, which he sums up like this…:

Cut  11 (12)  “…with wishful thinking.” 

Kennedy says the run-up of gasoline, diesel fuel, and utility costs – and hence the costs of everything else – started after Biden entered office and enacted executive orders to impede domestic oil & gas production. He says the President could fix it by relenting on his policies. Kennedy says the American people cannot go on much longer with 40-year-high inflation and very high fuel costs…:

Cut 12 (10) “…would just listen.” 

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LSU head football coach Brian Kelly was able to show a bit of his personality when he addressed the Baton Rouge Rotary Club Wednesday. The Massachusetts native who’s spent the majority of his 32 years as a head coach in the Midwest says it’s been an easy adjustment for him and his family in the south.

Cut 13 (11) “…down here.”

Kelly says it doesn’t matter where you’re from to coach football, he says you just have to focus on your players. He says his purpose is to develop 18 to 21 one-year-olds on a day-to-day basis.

Cut 14 (12)  “…(laughter).”

And while the new coach knows there are high expectations of him from such a passionate fan base Kelly says he’s going to use his tried-and-true methods of coaching the Tigers.

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Kelly also praised LSU’s facilities and says he’s looking forward to his first Saturday Night in Death Valley.

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Saints do not have to worry about wide receiver Michael Thomas being on the physically unable to perform list as he was on the practice field for the first day of training camp. Thomas who missed all of last season says it was great to be out on the field with his teammates…

Cut 16 (16)  “…D-A win some games”

After batting an ankle injury for the last two seasons, can Thomas return to the level in 2019 that won him Offensive Player of the Year honors.  Thomas says he’s ready to win some games for new head coach Dennis Allen…

Cut 17 (16) “…front of me.” 

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At Sun Belt Media Days, First year Ragin Cajuns Coach Michael Desormeaux is excited about the quarterback battle that will play out during preseason camp. Desormeaux says Chandler Fields and Ben Woolridge are looking to replace Levi Lewis…

Cut 18 (20) “   want to compete”  …

ULM Coach Terry Bowden is entering his second season as head coach after a 4-and-8 season a year ago. Bowden says he has a more mature football team this year and better idea who will start against Texas in the season opener…

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At Conference USA Media Days, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Coach Sonny Cumbie is looking to get the program back on track again after a three and nine campaign last season…

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Entergy Louisiana officials tell PSC members the company has made a $10-million donation to an organization that helps pay utilities for low-income individuals. But as power prices soar, PSC member Foster Campbell criticized the utility provider for giving its chairman a one-million dollar raise.

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Entergy CEO Phillip May defended Leo Denault’s salary by saying its consistent with his peers around the nation. May says Entergy gets about 80-percent of its electricity from natural gas-fired plants, but has plans to use more solar power

Cut 11 (10)  “…even five years ago.”

The founders of the WAITR food delivery app develop a new mobile app for skilled tradesmen. Chris Meaux, who founded WAITR in 2013, is Chairman and co-founder of BoomNation. He says people trained as carpenters, pipe fitters, plumbers, welders, and more need to check into the BoomNation app…:

Cut 6 (14) “…that they have.” 

An agreement with American Cruise Lines will soon make stops in Vacherie. Executive Director of the River Parishes Tourist Commission Jay Robichaux says they already have tours lined up for passengers to visit Oak Alley plantation and they’ll have even more excursion options in the future.

Cut 4  (11) “…in the river parishes.”

They expect to have paperwork finalized in the next few weeks to begin stops in Vacherie.

Entergy went before the state Public Service Commission again today, to answer questions about record-high utility bills that are plaguing customers already facing record-high inflation. Entergy CEO Phillip May says, to help, they will waive late pay fees and credit card payment fees, and…:

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PSC member Foster Campbell says Entergy is getting very rich during this crisis and needs to do more. Campbell also feels utilities need to compete for your business. Right now, they do not.

Lafayette Police identify the man whose body was found Tuesday night in the Vermillion River. They says 74-year-old David Mayeaux fell into the water and drowned. His death has been ruled accidental.

The Department of Health reports just over 2000 new cases of COVID, with 732 in the hospital with symptoms. They report 9 COVID-related deaths since Monday.

A Shreveport man is behind bars, after Caddo Deputies found hundreds of child porn images on his computer and devices. 25-year-old Glenderek Merritt faces 200 counts of possessing the illicit images. The investigation is ongoing and more charges could be coming for Merritt.

As many as 150 tourists a day could descend upon the river parishes via the Mississippi River soon. Brooke Thorington explains…:

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At a time when electricity bills are the highest they’ve ever been, Entergy Louisiana CEO Phillip May appeared before the Public Service Commission. Jeff Palermo has that…:

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A St. John Parish deputy is credited with saving a fledgling bald eagle after it flew into the rear window of a parked pickup truck. Deputy Sgt. John Norsworthy swaddled the bird in a towel and took it to Wings of Hope Bird Sanctuary in Livingston Parish, where it should make a full recovery.

Tourism in Louisiana’s river parishes can expect a boost when American Cruise Lines launches new Mississippi River cruises – from New Orleans to Memphis – with a stop along the way in Vacherie. Jay Robichaux, with the River Parishes Tourism Commission, says this is welcome news…:

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A dock is in the works and those stops could begin within just weeks.

The founders of the WAITR food delivery app develop a new mobile app for skilled tradesmen. Chris Meaux, who founded WAITR in 2013, is Chairman and co-founder of BoomNation, which will connect skilled job seekers with employers and vice-versa. But, he says, it’ll offer more than just finding and posting jobs…:

CUT 08(10)      “…like-minded skilled workers.”

Meaux says most job-finding apps and sites are more office job oriented, but BoomNation is just for tradesmen.

Entergy Louisiana CEO Phillip May tells the Public Service Commission that the utility company is doing more to help customers experiencing higher than normal electric and gas bills. One PSC member, Foster Campbell of northwest Louisiana, criticized Entergy for not using more solar power. May says the company has plans to do so…:

CUT 11(10)      “…even five years ago.”

But Campbell remains skeptical of Entergy and feels utilities should have to compete for customers’ business. Currently they do not…:

CUT 12(12)      “…goin’ all your way.”

May says, to help customers feeling the pinch, Entergy is waiving late pay fees and credit card payment fees.

Coming soon: cruises on the Mississippi River, WITH stops at some great river cities along the way. Here’s more…:

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No one won the massive Mega Millions jackpot in Tuesday night’s drawing. The pot now rolls over to an estimated prize of just over a billion bucks for Friday night. An expected spike in ticket sales will probably push that even higher.

Entergy Louisiana officials tell PSC members the company has made a $10-million donation to an organization that helps pay utilities for low-income individuals. But as power prices soar, PSC member Foster Campbell criticized the utility provider for giving its chairman a one-million dollar raise.

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A 65-year-old Golden Meadow man faces video voyeurism charges after a woman discovered a camera in her bedroom. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Captain Brennan Matherne says Golden Meadow Police asked them to assist and when they looked at the camera’s memory card, they found nude photos of the victim.

Cut 13 (08) “…the time.”

When questioned about the cameras, Matherne says Cheramie confessed.

The creator of WAITR Chris Meaux has also developed an app to help skilled tradesmen get jobs. While there are other apps and websites available…like Indeed, ZipRecruiter, and even LinkedIn. Meaux says those are fine, but they focus mostly on office-oriented jobs…:

Cut 7 (12) “…to hire them.” 

Visit BoomNation-dot com for more info.

American Cruise lines will soon make stops in Vacherie as their ships roll along the Mississippi River. Executive Director of the River Parishes Tourist Commission Jay Robichaux says after Hurricane Ida they are ready to welcome tourists ashore.

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They expect paperwork to be finalized in the next few weeks for ships to dock in Vacherie.