Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
Increase of pesky salt marsh mosquitoes in Bayou State due to drought and wildfires
There has been an insurgence of annoying salt marsh mosquitoes in the Bayou State. LSU Ag Center Entomologist Kristen Healy says a combination of drought and wildfires are contributing factors to this...
Oct 30, 2023 CDC Global / CC
Willis-Knighton Medical Center in Shreveport named best hospital in Louisiana by Newsweek Magazine
Willis-Knighton Medical Center in Shreveport has been recognized as the top hospital in Louisiana by Newsweek magazine. Senior Vice President of Quality and Clinical Performance Clarie Rebouche says t...
Oct 30, 2023
State Police hosts first ever Cybersecurity Summit
Louisiana State Police are prepping for their first-ever Securing Louisiana Cyber Summit at the Louisiana State Police Training Academy from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday. State Police Trooper Chri...
Oct 30, 2023 Blogtrepreneur / CC
First real cold front of the season will bring chilling temps for Halloween
The first significant fall cold front is about to blanket the state, just in time for Halloween. State Climatologist Barry Keim said it will usher in very dry and cool Canadian air and will stick arou...
Oct 30, 2023 Szabó János / Unsplash
Caldwell family to sue Northwestern State University over son's death
The family of Ronnie Caldwell, the Northwestern State football player who was killed on October 12th, will file a lawsuit against the school this week. Three days before he was killed Caldwell told hi...
Oct 29, 2023 Blanche Caldwell, mother of Ronnie Caldwell, in Houston at The Cox Pradia Law Firm. October 27, 2023.
Parents of murdered Northwestern State player place blame at former coach for not protecting their son
The parents of murdered Northwestern State football player Ronnie Caldwell blame coach Brad Laird for not doing enough to protect their son. The family says Caldwell was re-located to another apartmen...
Oct 27, 2023
DOTD advise motorists of roadwork on I-55 southbound between Ponchatoula and Laplace over next two weeks
If you're planning on traveling Interstate 55 southbound lanes, you may see contractors mobilizing equipment between Ponchatoula and LaPlace over the next two weeks. DOTD Spokesperson Rodney Mallet sa...
Oct 27, 2023
Grambling President Rick Gallot appointed as new president of the UL System
Grambling State President Rick Gallot will replace Doctor Jim Henderson as the President of the University of Louisiana System. Henderson is leaving his post at the U-L System to be the next president...
Oct 27, 2023
HSLA asking for help with 53 cats rescued from a hoarding situation
After an animal hoarding situation of 53 cats was discovered in New Iberia last Saturday, the Humane Society of Louisiana is asking for contributions to cover medical expenses. HSLA Director Jeff Dors...
Oct 27, 2023
Cordish Companies approved as new owners of Diamond Jacks Casino in Bossier City
Louisiana's Gaming Control Board has approved the transfer of the gaming license of the abandoned Bossier City Diamond Jacks Casino to the Cordish Companies. Cordish is a leader in the gaming developm...
Oct 27, 2023
