Many Entergy Louisiana customers will see a rate increase of four-dollars in early 2025 but Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis says the rate hikes could have been worse…
Cut 4 (13) “…eight to ten dollars.”
Lewis says on a positive note, Entergy is reducing its late fees, eliminating connection and reconnection fees and expanding eligibility for low-income senior bill discounts.

On Thursday, Federal Judge Brian Jackson reinforced orders for officials at Angola, to implement measures to protect prisoners working on the “farm line” from extreme heat. Lydia Wright with Promise of Justice Initiative says she is thrilled with the attention the courts are giving to this case…

Cut 6 (13) “…take those steps.”

The Louisiana Department of Health has issued a “do not use” water advisory for residents in Madison Parish. The advisory warns residents not to consume or bathe in the water due to potential contamination. Louisiana Surgeon General, Dr. Ralph Abraham, says the advisory comes after a significant drop in water pressure, which raises concerns about paraquat, a toxic herbicide entering the water supply.

Cut 3 (11) “…got into the system”

LDH officials are working with the Walnut Bayou Water district to conduct tests to ensure the water’s safety.

The Saints will face the 49ers in San Francisco on Sunday night in preseason game number two.  Coach Dennis Allen is not saying how long the starters will play on Sunday night. There’s a good chance we’ll see rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler play. Rattler will look to improve on his performance from the preseason opener…

Cut 13 (12) “…little areas.” 

Kick-off Sunday is at 7 PM.

Louisiana State Police has provided an update on their investigation of Last Sunday’s Officer involved shooting in Delhi that claimed the life of 47-year-old Rodrick Edmond of Delhi. LSP says Shortly after 10:00 PM Officers found Edmond in the police department parking lot driving suspiciously. As they approached, Edmond fled in his car and officers pursued him. When he stopped on Hwy 17, LSP says Edmond exited the vehicle with a knife. During an altercation, Edmond was shot and though attempts to render first aid at the scene, Edmond succumbed to his injuries. The investigation is ongoing.

The Louisiana Workforce Commission reports the state’s unemployment rate for July dropped to three-point-nine percent. Director of Research and Economic Analysis, Emily Dipalma, says The New Orleans Metro area added five-hundred jobs from June, Lafayette added three-hundred jobs. Shreveport and Monroe each added one-hundred jobs over the month and it’s good to see Monroe add jobs, because for the year that metro area has lost 13-hundred jobs

Cut 11 (10) ” ..be happy.”

LDH issues a “do not use” water advisory for residents of Madison Parish after the water supply was contaminated with paraquat, a toxic herbicide. Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 1 (35) …I’m Sean Richardson.”

The Saints will face the 49ers in San Francisco on Sunday night in preseason game number two. New Orleans held its final training camp practice in Irvine California on Friday and Coach Dennis Allen says holding camp on the West Coast was a good experience

Cut 12 (11) “…football team.”

LDH issues a “do not use” water advisory for residents of Madison Perish after the water supply was contaminated with paraquat, a toxic herbicide. Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 1 (35) …I’m Sean Richardson.”

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Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins has released his preliminary investigative report into the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.

Cut 2 (32)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo.” 

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The Louisiana Department of Health has issued a “do not use” water advisory for residents in Madison Parish. The advisory warns residents not to consume or bathe in the water due to potential contamination. Louisiana Surgeon General, Dr. Ralph Abraham, says the advisory comes after a significant drop in water pressure, which raises concerns about paraquat, a toxic herbicide entering the water supply.

Cut 3 (11) “…got into the system”

LDH officials are working with the Walnut Bayou Water district to conduct tests to ensure the water’s safety.

Cut 4 (07) “…Chemicals in it.”

Until the advisory is lifted, Abraham says residents are urged to use bottled water or other safe sources.

Cut 5 (10)  “…and clean up with.”

GOHSEP and LDH are coordinating efforts to distribute bottled water to affected residents, and water can be picked up at the Walnut Water Association Office in Tallulah.

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On Thursday, Federal Judge Brian Jackson reinforced orders for officials at Angola, to implement measures to protect prisoners working on the “farm line” from extreme heat. Lydia Wright with Promise of Justice Initiative says she is thrilled with the attention the courts are giving to this case…

Cut 6 (13) “…take those steps.”

Jackson’s latest order says 50 inmates reported illnesses from July 2 to August 5 related to working the “farm line.” He ordered more tents be provided and also ordered some form of seating be made available as well as fifteen-minute breaks be given every 45 minutes when heat alerts are in effect. Wright says because the “farm line” is cruel and replicates slavery…

Cut 7 (05) “…break their spirit.”

Louisiana  Corrections Department told the court it follows a “constitutionally appropriate” policy protecting workers from heat-related illnesses while working outside.  Wright says there is only one clear solution…

Cut 8 (05)  “…end the farm line.”

With a trial date set for November, Wright says they have a strong case showing a violation of the inmate’s Eighth Amendment rights. The Department of Corrections says the inmates working the farm line are harvesting fresh vegetables that are used to feed the rest of the prisoners.

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The Louisiana Workforce Commission the state’s unemployment rate for July dropped below four-percent to three-point-nine percent. Director of Research and Economic Analysis, Emily Dipalma, says when the unemployment rate is this low, it’s a sign that most people who end up on unemployment do not last long

Cut 9 (07) “…the next.”

The state added 24-hundred jobs from June to July putting the number of people employed in Louisiana just below two-million.

The private education and health services sector added three-thousand jobs from June and Dipalma says the construction sector added 96-hundred jobs over the last year…

Cut 10 (08) “…year gains.”

The New Orleans Metro area added five-hundred jobs from June, Lafayette added three-hundred job. Shreveport and Monroe each added one-hundred jobs over the month and Dipalma says it’s good to see Monroe add jobs, because for the year that metro area has lost 13-hundred jobs

Cut 11 (10) ” ..be happy.”

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The Saints will face the 49ers in San Francisco on Sunday night in preseason game number two. New Orleans held its final training camp practice in Irvine California on Friday and Coach Dennis Allen says holding camp on the West Coast was a good experience

Cut 12 (11) “…football team.”

Allen is not saying how long the starters will play on Sunday night. There’s a good chance we’ll see rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler play. Rattler will look to improve on his performance from the preseason opener…

Cut 13 (12) “…little areas.” 

Kick-off Sunday is at 7 PM.

The Louisiana Department of Health has issued a “do not use” water advisory for residents in Madison Parish. The advisory warns residents not to consume, bathe in, or wash clothes in the water due to potential contamination with a toxic herbicide. Louisiana Surgeon General, Dr. Ralph Abraham, says until the advisory is lifted, residents should only use bottled water or other safe sources.

Cut 5 (10)  “…and clean up with.”

Impacted Residents can pick up at the Walnut Water Association Office in Tallulah.

On Thursday, Federal Judge Brian Jackson reinforced orders for officials at Angola, to implement measures to protect prisoners working on the “farm line” from extreme heat. Jackson’s latest order says 50 inmates reported illnesses from July 2 to August 5 related to working the “farm line.” Louisiana Corrections Department told the court it follows a “constitutionally appropriate” policy protecting workers from heat-related illnesses while working outside. Lydia Wright with Promise of Justice Initiative says there is only one clear solution…

Cut 8 (05)  “…end the farm line.”

With a trial date set for November, Wright says they have a strong case showing a violation of the inmate’s Eighth Amendment rights.

Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins has released his preliminary investigative report into the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.

Cut 2 (32)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo.” 

The state’s unemployment rate dropped to three-point-nine percent and the Louisiana Workforce Commission Director of Research and Economic Analysis, Emily Dipalma, says the state added 24-hundred jobs from June to July. The private education and health services sector added three-thousand jobs from June and the construction sector added 96-hundred jobs over the last year…

Cut 10 (08) “…year gains.”

The Louisiana Department of Health has issued a “do not use” water advisory for residents in Madison Parish. The advisory warns residents not to consume or bathe in the water due to potential contamination. Louisiana Surgeon General, Dr. Ralph Abraham, says the advisory comes after a significant drop in water pressure, which raises concerns about paraquat, a toxic herbicide entering the water supply.

Cut 3 (11) “…got into the system”

LDH officials are working with the Walnut Bayou Water district to conduct tests to ensure the water’s safety.

On Thursday, Federal Judge Brian Jackson reinforced orders for officials at Angola, to protect prisoners working on the “farm line” from extreme heat. His latest order says 50 inmates reported illnesses from July 2 to August 5 related to working the “farm line.” He ordered more and some form of seating be made available as well as fifteen-minute breaks be given every 45 minutes when heat alerts are in effect. Lydia Wright with Promise of Justice Initiative says because the “farm line” is cruel and replicates slavery…

Cut 7 (05) “…break their spirit.”

The Louisiana Workforce Commission reports the state’s unemployment rate for July dropped below four-percent to three-point-nine percent. Director of Research and Economic Analysis, Emily Dipalma, says when the unemployment rate is this low, it’s a sign that most people who end up on unemployment do not last long

Cut 9 (07) “…the next.”

The state added 24-hundred jobs from June to July putting the number of people employed in Louisiana just below two-million.

LSU saw its largest Summer Commencement in the school’s history, today.  1061 graduates received their degrees. The youngest graduate is 19 years old and the oldest is 69. Students came from 36 countries, 47 states, and 41 Louisiana parishes. LSU President, Dr. William F. Tate IV said, “No matter if you live in Lafayette, Lake Charles, Los Angels, or London, we need you to go out with great pride in all that you accomplish.”

LDH issues a “do not use” water advisory for residents of Madison Perish after the water supply was contaminated with paraquat, a toxic herbicide. Sean Richardson has more.
Cut 1 (35) …I’m Sean Richardson.”

Scary situation earlier today when a fire started in a classroom at Ruby-Wise Elementary School in Pineville. The Rapides Parish School Board says all of the students evacuated safely and are all accounted for. Officials say an electrical issue caused the blazed.

The state department of transportation says preliminary construction activities can begin this year on a new two-point-three billion dollar I-10 Lake Charles bridge. Project manager Paul Vaught says the Landry administration put a financing plan in place earlier this year that received legislative approval and the bonds have been sold…
cut 14 (10) “…were made”
Tolls will help pay for the bridge.

On Thursday, Federal Judge Brian Jackson reinforced orders for officials at Angola, to implement measures to protect prisoners working on the “farm line” from extreme heat. Lydia Wright with Promise of Justice Initiative says she is thrilled with the attention the courts are giving to this case…
Cut 6 (13) “…take those steps.”
The Louisiana Department of Corrections has told the court it’s following constitutionally appropriate policy when it comes to protecting workers from extreme heat.

The Louisiana Department of Health has issued a “do not use” water advisory for residents in Madison Parish. The advisory warns residents not to consume or bathe in the water due to potential contamination. Louisiana Surgeon General, Dr. Ralph Abraham, says LDH officials are working with the Walnut Bayou Water district to conduct tests to ensure the water’s safety.

Cut 4 (07) “…Chemicals in it.”

Until the advisory is lifted, Abraham says residents are urged to use bottled water or other safe sources.

DOTD has made a major step forward in building a new I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge. Project Manager Paul Vaught says they’ve officially reached a financial close, as the developer has sold the bonds needed to complete financing. He says the developer, Calcasieu Bridge Partners, will start final designs immediately…

Cut 13 (09)  “…to complete.”

Preliminary construction work can begin later this year, and the goal is to have a new bridge constructed in 2031.

Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins has released his preliminary investigative report into the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.

Cut 2 (32)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo.” 

And here’s a look at todays commodities…

The Louisiana Department of Health has told residents in Madison Parish not to drink the water if it came from the Walnut Bayou Water District. L-D-H says the Walnut Bayou Water System suffered a water line break resulting in the drinking water being exposed to a toxic herbicide used for weed control. Surgeon General Ralph Abraham Bottle water has been made available…
cut 5 (10) “…up with”
water can be picked up at the Walnut Water Association Office in Tallulah.

New real estate rules go into effect tomorrow that changes the way how an agent gets paid. Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors President-elect Larry Miller says compensation has always been between the client and broker…
cut 9 (11) “….will be”

The state department of transportation has announced preliminary work on a new I-10 Lake Charles Bridge may begin this year and full-on construction operations will begin in 2026 and construction should be completed in 2031. One-point-two billion dollars in state and federal funding will help pay for the bridge’s construction and so will tolls. But Project Manager Paul Vaught says the state will retain about 15-percent of the tolls net profit…
cut 15 (11) “….five-parish area”
Tolls will not be collected on the bridge until its open to traffic.

The Louisiana Lottery says last fiscal year was their second best year on record as lottery ticket sales produced 643-million dollars in revenues and 205-million dollars of that goes to K-through-12 public school education. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison says scratch-offs continue to be the top seller in their game portfolio and the lottery tries to keep scratch offs fresh by adding bigger and unique prizes…
cut 12 (10) …our games”