<ARTICLE> UT
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Entergy
Louisiana's financial statements for the quarter ended June 30, 1997 and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<CIK> 0000060527
<NAME> ENTERGY LOUISIANA
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   <NAME> ENTERGY LOUISIANA
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