Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
Baskin native Lainey Wilson racks up at CMA Awards
Louisiana native Lainey Wilson won five CMA awards last night. She took home Entertainer of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, and when she won Album of the Year... "I feel like my love for storyt...
Nov 09, 2023 Lainey Wilson at the Caesars Superdome September 2, 2023.
Early voting for the November 18th election is underway and turnout slightly higher than expected
With an anticipated low voter turnout of less than 15 percent for the November 18th election, early voting indicates turnout might be slightly higher than anticipated. And John Tobler with the Secreta...
Nov 09, 2023 Theresa Thompson / CC
Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Letlow Introduces The Childcare Small Business Insight and Improvement Act
Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Letlow has introduced bipartisan legislation to increase access to childcare for small businesses. As a single mother herself, she says the Childcare Small Business Insig...
Nov 09, 2023 Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-5) presenting the COVID-19 American History Act to Congress.
Wreath laying ceremony at Memorial Park among Veterans Day events
This afternoon the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs will host a wreath-laying ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Park, adjacent to the State Capitol. LDVA spokesperson Brandee Patrick said Secr...
Nov 09, 2023
Landry on why city leaders are not on New Orleans transition committee
Governor-elect Jeff Landry has been criticized for forming an exploratory committee on the city of New Orleans that doesn't include city leaders. He said right now the committee is solely focused on i...
Nov 09, 2023
LSU QB Jayden Daniels returns to practice as he moves through concussion protocols
LSU Coach Brian Kelly says quarterback Jayden Daniels is making progress from the head injury he sustained in the Alabama game. He missed Tuesday's practice Kelly says Daniels worked out Wednesday mor...
Nov 08, 2023 Photo from LSU athletics
Nicholls State breaks ground on new state of the art Coastal Center and construction of two other facilities on campus
Nicholls State University hosted a big event highlighting the groundbreaking of its Coastal Center and a ribbon cutting for its athletic practice facility on Tuesday. Spokesperson Jared David says hav...
Nov 08, 2023
Governor-elect Landry appoints Taylor Barras Commissioner of Administration
Former Louisiana Speaker of the House Taylor Barras will serve as Governor-elect Jeff Landry's Commissioner of Administration. Landry said it makes sense to have someone with legislative experience in...
Nov 08, 2023 Taylor Barras (left) to serve as Governor-elect Jeff Landry's (center) Commissioner of Administration. Patrick Goldsmith (right) to be Deputy Commissioner of Administration.
Realtor Yvonne Hulsey explains why Britney Spears childhood home is listed for $1.2 million
It's described as a typical 3 bedroom ranch style home except... Pop Icon Britney Spears grew up in this Kentwood home. Realtor, Yvonne Hulsey of Keller Williams Mandeville is selling the Spears famil...
Nov 08, 2023
LOSFA holds its third annual virtual Apprenticeship expo for high school students and postsecondary attendees
The Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance will host its third annual virtual apprenticeship expo for Louisiana high school students and post-secondary attendees today from 9 am to 10:30 am....
Nov 07, 2023
