National gas averages dipped below $4; analysts predict more relief but warn a Gulf storm could quickly reverse gains.

Entergy is investing $13.5M to harden power lines in St. Bernard Parish, replacing roughly 640 poles with storm‑rated equipment to cut outage times and protect local industry.

Multiple traffic lights are out across Jefferson Parish after Tropical Storm Arthur; officials say treat dark intersections as four‑way stops and yield to the right.