Entergy Louisiana CEO Phillip May tells the Public Service Commission that the utility company is doing more to help customers experiencing higher than normal energy bills. May says they are waiving late payment fees for eligible customers and credit card payment fees and…:

Cut 9 (09)  “…customers.”

He says high natural gas prices have led to higher electric bills.

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 bring tourists via the Mississippi River to Vacherie. Cruises that run from New Orleans to Memphis and the Crescent City to Baton Rouge will make a stop along the way and visit the river parishes. 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.

A 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 when they looked at the camera’s memory card and they found nude photos of the victim…AND the accused, 65-year-old Ricky Cheramie, installing the hidden cam. Matherne says the man admitted as much during questioning…:

CUT 14(10)      “…his phone.”

Cheramie’s bail was set at $10-thousand. This is the second crime of this type IN Lafourche in just a few months.

Researchers at Tulane University pinpoint the origin of COVID-19 to the Wuhan Market. Tulane’s Dr. Robert Garry was part of that study; identifying a great number of the first known cases…:

CUT 07(10)      “…Wuhan Market.”

American Cruise Lines will soon bring tourists via the Mississippi to rivertowns Vacherie and others; making a boon to the river parishes. Executive Director of the River Parishes Tourist Commission Jay Robichaux says it’s welcome news for St Charles, St John, and St James parishes…:

Cut 03  (07)      “…parishes.”

The cruises will run from New Orleans to Memphis with many stops in between.

Renowned cancer researcher Dr. Joe Ramos has been named director of the Louisiana Cancer Research Center in New Orleans. Coming from the University of Hawaii Cancer Center, Ramos says his mission will be to directly help lower cancer rates in Louisiana…:

CUT 12(10)      “…get it done.”

The Louisiana Cancer Research Center serves as a collaborative hub to advance cancer research, improve prevention, and develop innovative treatments.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in June was a record low 3.8 percent and the number of employed, which was just over two-million, also set an all-time record. And Louisiana Workforce Commission Secretary Ava Cates says the state still has over 25-thousand jobs available on the Louisiana-works-dot-net-slash hire website

Cut 6 (10)  “…as well.”

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.”

Cheramie confessed to the crime

Researchers at Tulane University pinpoint the Wuhan Market in China as the starting place for COVID-19. More from Kevin Gallagher…:

Cut 2 (33) “….I’m Kevin Gallagher.” 

It looks as if no one’s number hit the Mega Millions $830 million jackpot, including mine I’m here reading the news to you. So that means the jackpot will rollover once again and the grand prize for Friday night’s drawing tops one billion dollars.It’s grown to be the third largest MegaMillions jackpot but that could change before Friday’s drawing. No one has hit the Megamillions jackpot since April 15^th.

After extensive research involving scientists from around the world, Tulane virologist Doctor Robert Garry says the origin of the COVID-19 pandemic started at a wildlife market in Wuhan, China. There are many who believe the virus came from the nearby Wuhan Lab, but Garry says this research does not support that theory….
cut 9 (12) “….from this uhh market”

Renowned cancer researcher Doctor Joe Ramos is the new director of the Louisiana Cancer Research Center in New Orleans. Ramos says his background with a National Cancer Institute facility in Hawaii gives him a better understanding of cancer, and how it affects neighborhoods and communities….
Cut 11 (08) “…unfortunately.”

Lafourche Parish Sheriff deputies have charged 65-year-old Ricky Cheramie of Golden Meadow with video voyeurism for allegedly hiding cameras in a woman’s home. Cheramie initially told investigators the cameras were to monitor who was going in and out of rooms in the home. But Captain Brennan Matherne says the suspect’s story later changed.
Cut 15 (07) “…any clothing.”
The victim told investigators that when she checked the memory card inside the camera, she found nude photos of her were stored on the card.

The Saints begin training camp today. Wide receiver Michael Thomas is still not ready to practice after missing all of last season because of ankle surgery. General Manager Mickey Loomis doesn’t expect Thomas to spend a lot of time on the physically unable to perform list
Cut 16 (05) “…very long”

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the state set a record in June for the number of people employed at 2,027,830. Louisiana Workforce Commission Secretary Ava Cates says the manufacturing sector is hiring as they’ve added nearly seven thousand jobs over the last year…
cut 5 (07) “…..be strong”
Cates says they are also no longer seeing a big decline in mining and logging jobs, which includes the oil and gas industry.

Tulane University Virologist Doctor Robert Garry co-authored two studies with scientists from around the world that provides evidence that the global COVID-19 pandemic likely started in the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan, China. Garry saysthe virus jumped from animals at the market to humans….
cut 8 (11) “….this time”
Garry says his research does not support the theory the virus started in a nearby Wuham lab.

After a national search, the Louisiana Cancer Research Center names its new director. Brooke Thorington has more.
Cut 3 (29) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Jamie Guillory, the wife of Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory, has issued a statement supporting her husband, who is now in rehab for alcohol addiction and untreated PTSD. Jamie Guillory says she stands by her husband and it’s unfortunate some will try to take advantage of this situation for their political advantage.

Louisiana sets records for its unemployment rate and the number of folks employed in the latest jobs report. Kevin Gallagher has the story…
Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

Baton Rouge Judge Don Johnson denies Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry’s request to allow a law that bans most abortions to go into effect while he appeals Johnson’s previous ruling that blocked the abortion ban. That means the state’s three licensed abortion clinics remain open for now.

A researcher at Tulane University co-authors two studies that pinpoints the Wuhan Market as the origin of COVID-19 cases in humans. Tulane professor of microbiology & immunology Dr. Robert Garry says the conclusion came after extensive examination of thousands of DNA samples collected. He says they were able to identify some of the very first persons to contract the deadly virus…:
Cut 7 (10) “…this uhhh Wuhan Market.”
Specifically the southwest corner of the market, which is the same section where vendors were selling live mammals known to be susceptible to SARS-related coronaviruses.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff deputies have charged 65-year-old Rickey Cheramie with video voyeurism after he allegedly installed a camera in a woman’s bathroom of her home. Captain Brennan Matherne…
cut 14 (10) “…his phone”
Matherne says Cheramie initially told investigators the cameras were to monitor who was going in and out of rooms in the home.

Louisiana has more people working than ever. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in June was a record low 3.8 percent and the number of employed, which was just over two-million, also set an all-time record. Louisiana Workforce Commission Secretary Ava Cates says the state’s workforce continues to grow….
Cut 4 (09) “…good news”
But Cates says the state still has over 25-thousand jobs available on their Louisiana Works website.

Renowned cancer researcher Dr. Joe Ramos is the new director of the Louisiana Cancer Research Center in New Orleans. Ramos who is currently the interim director of the University of Hawaii Cancer Center says he’s looking forward to making an impact in Louisiana with his 30 years of experience.
Cut 10 (09) “…very attractive.”
Ramos says his goal is to reduce the number of cancer deaths in Louisiana.

A Tulane researcher co-authors studies that pinpoints the Wuhan Market in China as the starting place for COVID-19. More from Kevin Gallagher…:
Cut 2 (33) “….I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

No one won last night’s 830-million dollar Mega Millions jackpot and the grand prize for Friday night’s drawing tops one billion dollars.