Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
LSU unveils a website touting Jayden Daniels' Heisman candidacy
Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels has made his case to win the Heisman Trophy. Ballots go out today to the over 900 voters of the prestigious award. Daniels does not play this Saturday, but to keep hi...
Nov 27, 2023 Jayden Daniels | Photo by: Gus Stark courtesy of LSU athletics
BBB urges shoppers to be aware of online scams during Cyber Monday
If you plan on browsing the web looking for Cyber Monday deals, Carmen Million with the Better Business Bureau says shoppers should be on the lookout for scams. She says be aware of false advertising ...
Nov 27, 2023 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Local economist predicts the state will gain 30,000 jobs over the next 12 months
According to University of Louisiana at Lafayette economist, Doctor Gary Wagner, Louisiana's economy is chugging right along for most of the state. He says 2023 has been a good year for job growth. "O...
Nov 27, 2023 GotCredit / CC
Daniels' numbers make him Heisman worthy
LSU Quarterback Jayden Daniels threw four touchdown passes as he made his final case for the Heisman Trophy in a come-from-behind 42-30 win over Texas A&M on Saturday in Tiger Stadium. Daniels thr...
Nov 26, 2023 PHOTO BY: Michael Bacigalupi
Caddo Parish Sheriff race recount set for Monday
Nearly 7500 mailed-in ballots in the Caddo Parish Sheriff race are being rescanned today to determine if the winner is Republican John Nickelson or Democrat Henry Whitehorn. Nickelson demanded a recou...
Nov 24, 2023 Henry Whitehorn (left) John Nickelson (right)
Louisiana Fortify Roof Program launches fourth round of grants to 750 Louisianans
The Louisiana Fortify Homes Program will open its fourth round of grants Monday at noon. 750 grants will be awarded to eligible homeowners on a first-come, first-served basis. Insurance Commissioner J...
Nov 24, 2023
Jayden Daniels makes final case for the Heisman Trophy against Texas A&M
Heisman Trophy ballots will go out to 928 voters on Monday and the ballots are due on Monday, December 4th. Heisman finalists will be announced that day and the prestigious award will be handed out in...
Nov 24, 2023 Photo By: Michael Bacigalupi
Bayou Classic to mark its 50th anniversary
It's the 50th Annual Bayou Classic Saturday but there's plenty going on today before Southern and Grambling face off in the Proctor & Gamble Historically Black Colleges and Universities football g...
Nov 24, 2023
Plenty of Christmas trees despite the hot and dry summer
Despite the hot and extremely dry summer, there are enough fresh Christmas trees to go around. LSU AgCenter research associate Joe Nehlig says there is a little bit of a shortage, but nothing to worry...
Nov 23, 2023 Carolina Sapphire Christmas trees grow in the LSU AgCenter Lee Memorial Forest near Bogalusa. Photo by Joe Nehlig/LSU AgCenter
USDA provides tips on safely storing food to avoid illness during Thanksgiving holiday
Are you ready for the delicious Thanksgiving leftovers? Before you dig in, the Department of Agriculture encourages everyone to handle food safely to avoid illness. USDA Food Safety Expert Meredith Ca...
Nov 23, 2023 U.S. Department of Agriculture
