More than 6,300 Entergy customers without power in Jefferson Parish

Category: Local News

Over 6,300 Entergy customers in Jefferson Parish experienced a power outage on Sunday evening, first reported around 5 p.m. near West Esplanade Avenue, with restoration expected by 8 p.m. The cause of the outage remains unclear.

Keywords: Entergy, power outage, Jefferson Parish

Source: NOLA.com

Update At: 7/31/2024

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